My goal is to help people live vibrant lives, make memories with the people they love, do activities they are passionate about, and create change in the world,
The days when 60, 70, or 80 years old were old are long gone. You're just getting started or restarted,
To help you be curious about your body and how it can have more mobility.
With a program designed specifically for you and your needs, you will soon have more mobility, strength, and endurance,
It's always possible to start. Yes, you can improve how you move and how you enjoy life. Research proves that you can build muscle and improve mobility into your 90's,
Enjoy your life,
How do I know, you ask? I'm living proof.
MVR Fitness was created to serve the 55+ population in Calgary and the area to help them have better mobility, strength, and confidence.
MVR Fitness is unique. After all, I truly understand what you're going through because I have been through some of the same things. I encourage you to be curious and learn about your body,
Meet in the comfort of your home and help you with minimal to no equipment,
Collaborate with your other healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcome for you and,
Customize programming to your unique abilities and situations and give you understandable written programs.
Michelle, Calgary
“Normally after a hike, I wouldn’t be able to keep my eyes open! I’m enjoying every single win this day has brought me. You are the reason I’m where I’m at. THANK YOU.”
Jannette, Calgary
"I'm grateful to Marilyn for her expertise and belief in me and her unflagging support. I have less pain, am more mobile and feel better about myself & improving my health because of my work with her”
Stacie, Victoria
.“Marilyn’s genuine compassion & professionalism are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. You are a true body whisperer.”
It will be different this time.
Firstly, I'm in your age bracket, and we need to approach exercise more slowly and in a manner that serves your body. We will conquer the limiting beliefs about yourself and aging so you are open to this new and exciting life.
The first focus will be eliminating nagging aches and pains that prevent you from being active and doing what you love. The ones that come back time and time again. We will use a simple methodology of functional assessments to determine the cause of your pain. Then, we will apply appropriate corrective exercises that will create an immediate improvement. Doing those exercises for the next 6 - 8 weeks will make the change permanent, and the issue will be fully resolved. AND it may fix other aches or pains in the body as we move you into good posture. You will get straightforward suggestions on what activities to avoid or to incorporate into your daily life to prevent the problem in the future.
Clients have access to me between appointments to ask questions or relay concerns. I will be with you to coach you through the tough days and inspire you to focus on what you want to achieve.
Collaborating with your healthcare providers, such as doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists, or osteopaths, ensures we are all moving you toward your goal. This is a decisive benefit to clients.
These are the best years of your life. You want to be doing what you enjoy. I understand and will guide you to do just that.
Create hope, confidence, and stability in your life, and live with the freedom to move!
That is priceless!
Hi, I'm Marilyn, an exercise therapist, personal trainer, and owner of MVR Fitness. I'm in my 60's and love life!
Fitness has been a passion of mine since childhood. As a young adult, I enjoyed wilderness canoeing, hiking, and camping, but there was no real scheduled fitness. I gained weight as our young family grew. A prescription for blood pressure medication in my early 40s finally made me decide changes were needed.
Before becoming an exercise therapist, I was a governance professional working internationally. While walking my dog one evening, I sustained a concussion in a fall on an icy sidewalk, resulting in the need for me to leave my career as the symptoms returned worse each time. You can read my story of recovery in the blog.
During recovery, an exercise therapist was one of the many people who helped me to regain my sense of self and strength. I was in awe of her work and committed to becoming an exercise therapist to give others the help and hope I'd received.
I returned to school, and well, here I am!
I am married to my best friend, Kevin. We are a blended family of seven children, six grandchildren, and our dog. I enjoy hiking in the mountains, cycling, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and lifting weights. The people I love and the activities I'm passionate about are why health and wellness are a priority.
You are limited only by what you believe. Believe in you!
Marilyn Vrooman-Robertson is a highly regarded Exercise Therapist and Personal Trainer for the 55+ population with a proven record of success.
She has chosen to focus her education on supporting the population she serves and this is evident in her certifications.
Certified Exercise Therapist - Exercise Therapy Association
Certified Coach for the Aging Population - American Council of Exercise
Active Aging Certification - CanFit-Pro
Certified Personal Trainer - American Council of Exercise and CanFit - Pro
Certified Brain Health Trainer - American Council of Exercise
As well, Marilyn has completed courses in nutrition and functional movement.
Marilyn has successfully worked with clients with connective tissue disorders, hypermobility, and epilepsy.
She has worked with clients in person and virtually to make clients pain-free and fully functional.