Meet Marilyn Hoyt of Rock Fitness

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marilyn Hoyt.

Marilyn, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
In 2010, I teamed up with Annette to start Rock Fitness. Annette and I worked at Lady of America and had opposite training styles. It was a perfect business relationship. Lady of America in Rowlett shortly after shut down. Since I was a single mom of 2 boys, I decided it would be wise to take a part time job at LA fitness as a trainer while building Rock Fitness. Shortly after, I was diagnosed with cancer and underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments. I continued to train others and do as much as I could.

During this time, God taught me so much about His love and how to trust Him with everything. Doctors also raved about me being physically healthy and how my fitness level contributed significantly to my recovery from cancer. God has healed me. After, a year of recovery I started building Rock Fitness back up. Annette decided to go a different route and stepped away from Rock Fitness. Till this day we still make time for our friendship and I still ask her for business advice.

I learned a lot from having cancer. Fitness wise I came from an Army back ground. Sort of like a Drill Sargent, hint my LLC is Sgt Body Killer. 😛 I used to help soldiers pass their physical fitness test. I had the attitude that everyone should be able to do push-ups on their toes. Well, Cancer helped me learn that not everyone can do things their minds tell them they should do. I learn to be patient and understanding. I also gained a new passion. We all have 1 LIFE, 1 BODY, we have the choice to live with quality and purpose. I want my clients to be able to enjoy life. Enjoy, kids, grand kids, spouses, and be able to be active and full of LIFE! I got married to Oscar and we have 3 boys to raise as we run our businesses. Which helps me understand, we all have busy lives and we have to be creative on how we take care of our bodies and remember it is important.

Rock Fitness specializes in mobile personal training in the Rockwall, Wylie, and Farmersville area. Rock Fitness also has Rock Fitness Camps, AKA boot camps, in Wylie, Farmersville and one in Fate. Rock Fitness recently started working with HOA’s to provide a fitness community in their neighborhoods.

We at Rock Fitness want to provide you with a solid foundation in your fitness journey. Tough times and temptations will hit, but we want you to know you are not alone! We aim to educate, motivate and inspire. Fitness with purpose!

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
No it hasn’t been a smooth ride. Cancer was the biggest obstacle. I lost clients from not being consistent. People need the consistency and stability and I couldn’t provide it. It was hard to start back up because I wasn’t physically able but my mind was. My other obstacle was when my husband opened his business and I had to juggle 3 boys and Rock Fitness. Through it all I have some amazing clients who want to live their lives with quality.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Rock Fitness – what should we know?
I specialize in Mobile personal training and fitness camps (aka boot camps) to the everyday person. I am known to be motivational. Some clients made up a hashtag for me #marilynmotivates. I’m known to encourage others to become more confident and to be proud of who they are. To educate them to work out on their own. Rock Fitness isn’t about numbers we are about quality. We are about a lifestyle and community. I stated this already but will say it again, we at Rock Fitness want to provide you with a solid foundation in your fitness journey. Tough times and temptations will hit, but we want you to know you are not alone! We aim to educate, motivate and inspire. Fitness with purpose!

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
Carrie Davis- First group fitness class I took. I wanted to be like her. She mentored me and encouraged me to get my Turbo Kick certification.

Jackie Bull- Pushed me to get a Turbo Kick certification and sponsored me to.

Elaina Bradley- First class I had to sub for. She is known to be tough. Her clients liked me and she is a great cheerleader for me.

Annette Browning- Mentor, cheerleader, supporter, and friend. Annette is always there for me and helped start Rock Fitness. Without her there wouldn’t be Rock Fitness.

Schon Nichols- My oldest son for giving me ideas for new workouts.

Solomon Nichols- My youngest son for doing some of the workouts I create and telling his friends parents about Rock Fitness.

Oscar Hoyt- My husband for helping me create flyers.

ALL MY CLIENTS. Past & Present. I can name all of them but that would take up a lot of room. They have all help grow Rock Fitness. If it wasn’t for each of them Rock Fitness wouldn’t be here. They each inspire and motivate me to create and learn more about fitness and wellness. They are not just clients but friends. 🙂

Pricing:

• Rock Fitness Camp- 65.00
• 30 mins Mobile Personal Training-40.00
• 60 mins Mobile Personal Training-60.00
• 45 mins Small Group Training (2-4 max)- 25.00 each person

Contact Info:

• Website: www.rockfitnesscamp.com
• Phone: 469.734.4088
• Email: rock.fitness2010@gmail.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/rockfitnesscamp
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/fitnesswithpurpose
• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/@MNichols_2009