We were lucky to catch up with Marilyn recently and have shared our conversation below.

Marilyn, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Taking care of customers isn’t just good business – it is often one of the main reasons folks went into business in the first place. So, we’d love to get a conversation going around how to best help clients feel appreciated – maybe you can share something you’ve done or seen someone do that’s been really effective at helping a customer feel valued?
The most rewarding thing about being in the fitness business is watching clients become a better version of themselves. They are more confident and smile more. They are stronger physically and mentally. They become more self discipline which in return we see amazing results. With weight and body fat loss and even getting off medications!! YOU CAN’T BEAT THAT!! Life is sweeter when your quality is better.

Marilyn, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Marilyn started her fitness adventure when she became a SGT in the Army Reserves. She was awarded the fitness excellence patch and appointed to train other soldiers who struggled with fitness. Shortly after she started to workout in a ladies gym in Rowlett called Lady of America. Other instructors saw the potential in her and sponsored her to get certified in Turbo Kick. She was asked to sub for a total body workout that was starting in an hour. After teaching her first group session she knew this was her thing! Got certified through National Academy of Sports Medicine and calisthenics. She was the fitness expert for the weightloss clinic, The Nicholson Clinic, been awarded 1st runner in a calisthenics contest, and is delighted when she sees her clients surpass there fitness goals and become a healthier version of themselves.

Rock Fitness wants to make health and fitness available to everyone. Rock Fitness is a studio/gym, in Farmersville, with a fitness program designed for those that are ready to become fit. Offering a variety of group workouts, indoor/outdoor boot camps, Zumba, yoga, personal training, 24/7 full gym access, High-Intensity Interval Training. Our goal is to create a better version of you!

If you are ready to be challenged, feel better, look better, and become a healthier you, then it’s time for you to join! Let the fitness professional lead the way. Our goal is to educate, motivate, and inspire you. It’s fitness with a purpose and every second counts!

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
Word of mouth, well sort of. When my clients post pics or see people they haven’t seen in awhile and those people see the difference in them and how much healthier and confident my clients look. So, they always ask what are you doing or what diet are you doing. That’s when our clients talk about us!!

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
I had to learn we all have progressions and have to start somewhere. Coming from an Army background I didn’t have the knowledge of the importance of progressions and listening to your body. I figured ALL clients should be able to do toe pushups. 🙃 Then I call this moment, God had to slap sense into me and I had Cancer. Had radiation and chemo and at one point couldn’t lift my leg up… my lymph node was filled up with fluid putting pressure onto my sciatic nerve. 🙄 My mind would say I could lift my leg but my leg didn’t listen. I had to retrain myself. It was a huge impact on the way I train now. That was 11 years ago and I’m sure my clients are thankful for the lesson I learned.

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