I Love Helping My Clients Reach Their Goals
Being a new mom in the middle of a pandemic can be so isolating. Gaya’s Mommy and Me series was my saviour and played such a crucial role in my postpartum recovery. I loved having something that held me accountable and kept me moving regularly throughout the week. And I loved that we didn’t have to leave the house! I really enjoyed the variety of exercise and my daughter and I loved all of the baby exercises/stretches and songs. It was really amazing meeting other moms and babies and watching how excited the babies would get when we sang the baby songs! Thank you Gaya!
Shakti
When COVID-19 hit and gyms closed, I felt like I was going crazy staying at home, since working out was my way to let loose and release stress. I never knew I would fall in love with virtual workouts, which are both fun and rewarding. If it wasn’t for Gaya I would have probably gained more weight and would have been more stressed. Thank you again for offering your services and hope to continue my fitness journey with you.
Seiyone
I am a woman just under 70 years old. I needed to strengthen my body to prevent falls, keep mobile and be independent. I did walk on and off but did not do much else. When the opportunity came to join Gaya’s yoga/workout session, I joined with a mind resolved to try and be consistent. The social aspect of working out with others was also a motivating factor. What I discovered was that the most motivating factor was Gaya herself and her teaching style. She is not judgemental, happy that I have decided to take care of my health and meets me at my level of strength. She always has an alternative activity for all levels of strength. To this day, I cannot do a regular push-up on the floor because I don’t have enough upper body/arm strength but I have the choice to do a wall push-up, still exercising the same set of muscles. I had joined a hiking group of men and I used to stop for a drink of water at every uphill turn as I tried to keep up with the rest of the group. After almost a whole year of working with Gaya I am able to keep up with the hike without needing to stop for a drink. I can get up from a low sofa and also stand up from a seated position on the floor without having to hold on to something. I cannot thank Gaya enough for the gentle encouragement, appropriate exercises and her calm coaching manner.
Nalayini
Gaya has been helping me improve my quality of life for over a decade. I first met her in my fifties, when I was looking for a trainer to work on body strength and mobility. Gaya is truly a “personal” trainer. Over the years she has tailored programs specific to my needs, encompassing overall mind and body well being, and a healthy lifestyle. She does so with encouragement, knowing what you are capable of achieving, warmth, and a delightful sense of humour. That being said, have no doubt, she will push you hard! I am now well into my sixties and feel better than I did when I first met her. Thanks Gaya, you’re awesome!
Hilary
Gaya is an exceptional, kind and supportive teacher that puts her heart into everything that she does! Her classes are always well organized, thoughtful and very helpful. She is super attentive to individual needs. I am grateful for all her guidance. Gaya always inspires me to do better and stay strong and healthy : )
Shannon
I started working with Gaya after I found it hard to integrate work outs into a busy work schedule. She worked with me to develop high impact work outs I could do when short on time. She even focussed out work outs to help me prep for some travel trekking I did. We carved out time for our sessions and she kept me accountable and motivated throughout. Gaya was a friendly, supportive force throughout my fitness journey!
Cinntha
Gaya has been instrumental in my rebuilding. I trained with her for several years and it was an incredibly supportive personal coaching experience. She is a natural at holding space, intuitive at knowing when to challenge you and provide positive reinforcement and encouragement, encouraging forming a habit. Gaya is a role model herself as a mother of four kids challenging herself to be strong in very sense of the word and teaching her family to be active. She provides excellent pre and post natal fitness coaching, stress reduction tips, simple logistical tips for getting a workout in and healthy meals in. Her commitment to the South Asian community, women and mothers is a gift to the community. Incredible and inspiring!
Reshmi
I have been working out with Gaya for a year now, and absolutely love it on so many levels. She took the time to understand my goals, and where I was physically to begin with (which is not a very strong person lol). She encourages me to my limits without also pushing me to over do it. We have conversations about motherhood, and as a mom of 4 I love hearing her advice. In this article she talks about how so many of us moms put our health on the back burners for our family obligations, and that’s exactly what I did. I did not take my health too seriously, and ended up needing major surgery for a massive fibroid. This along with wanting to be healthy enough to keep up with my kid, made me want to start working out with her. It’s one of the best decisions I have made for myself. Sometimes I get upset with myself for not starting sooner, but better late than never. If you are looking to start and kinda teetering on where to begin, I highly recommend @getfitwithgaya because she will totally respect where you are at and get you to where you want to be in your physical fitness journey.
Brinda
When COVID-19 hit and gyms closed, I felt like I was going crazy staying at home, since working out was my way to let loose and release stress. I never knew I would fall in love with virtual workouts, which are both fun and rewarding. If it wasn’t for Gaya I would have probably gained more weight and would have been more stressed. Thank you again for offering your services and hope to continue my fitness journey with you.
Seiyone
I am currently in my 6th month of pregnancy and have working with Gaya throughout. She has been amazing! There is so much conflicting and/or vague advice out there about what exercises to do/not to do throughout each trimester. Gaya knows what to do and how to modify exercises during pregnancy, so it has given me peace of mind that I am doing things that are safe for me and baby while still getting a great workout! I would highly recommend working with Gaya 🙂
Margaret
Gaya is an amazing, down-to-earth mentor and guide when it comes to pre and post natal fitness. She really takes the time to understand your situation and give you tailored options and ideas to help you safely stay fit and healthy. I thoroughly enjoyed taking her Mommy & Me classes; they made me feel stronger and healthier than I had in a long time.
Abhi
I worked with Gaya during my pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-partum period. She is always thorough and professional and exactly what I needed. She tailored my workouts to my goals and modified accordingly. She pushes me to be stronger and helped me achieve the fitness level I was striving for. What I really love is the variation during workouts-she mixes it up, she will incorporate yoga or boxing into our workouts depending on what I’m looking for! I love working with her and look forward to my sessions with her! I’m so grateful to have found a trainer that is so knowledgeable about fitness and pregnancy and that pushes me to be the best me. Thank you!
Sakina
Working with you gives me happiness and joy. You have a positive attitude towards everything when working out. With you around I can feel the positive energy circulating. I gained and learned to make a connection with my body and mind. We’ve done so many workouts – I’ve learned do it in on my own, wherever I am, with whatever time I have. I also gained strength and feel strong and confident. At the YMCA last week, I climbed 88 steps up and down 35-40 times! Without working with you the last 5 years I couldn’t have done it! Thank you for everything.
Balu
I had such a wonderful experience with Gaya from MomZone Fitness. Firstly the classes were very organized and thought was put into the exercises that were taught. It was tailored to your own needs (so beginners knew what to do and more advanced individuals could do an alteration that fit them). It was a great community with no judgement which I found sweet! Just encouragement! I also oved that there was some bonding time with the little ones! The recordings after the class were very helpful as with a baby it’s hard to attend at the designated time. I would highly recommend the class to moms!
Prashande
I love Gaya’s training and guidance! During the pandemic, I needed consistency and routine for workouts and her weekly classes gave me structure. I didn’t realize how much I enjoyed exercising at home until I started doing it with Gaya. I injured my ankle and knee a few months ago and she modified exercises during our classes which really motivated me during a discouraging time. She also provided me with a focused training guide to help attain my goals and continuously checks in weekly. She’s an excellent trainer and focuses on everyone’s individual needs. I highly recommend her!
Myuri
Gaya is calm, considerate and patient and is overall an amazing person. I started with her for yoga and I’ve been doing it for almost 5 years now. She is very enthusiastic and is extremely helpful with my stress, and constantly encourages me to be more physically active. Even during the pandemic, we had meetings on Zoom which were just as effective as in person. We would have two meetings for exercise like fusion yoga and workouts varying in intensity. She would also do one-on-one weekly check-ups to see my progress and gave recommendations for my nutrition and diet which allowed me to lose weight and feel better about myself. In my life, Gaya was one of the few people that would help me unconditionally and she helps everyone the same way that she does with me. I will always be grateful for what she’s done for me , how much I learned from her, as well as how much she’s cared for me.
Thirumahal
I am grateful for participating in Gaya’s yoga class during the pandemic. Not only did it prioritize my fitness, but I also had an opportunity to be a part of a wonderful community and create close connections among those who attended. Gaya does a wonderful job maintaining a level of professionalism while instructing her class, but makes an effort to check in on individuals to see how they’re doing on a personal level. One of the best parts about her class is the environment she has created where it is a judgment free zone to be your authentic self. Lastly, Gaya’s classes are great for everyone because she is able to articulate different ways to complete the exercises depending on your comfort and skill level.
Kamadchi
Gaya has been a Personal Trainer for several years and has an in-depth knowledge of how the body, mind and spirit works. During COVID time, she reached out to me to give me a personal invitation to join her Yoga class on Sunday mornings, thereby bringing me into her fold and making me part of a bigger health conscious community. She is disciplined, patient, respectful and understanding but she will also challenge you to be your best. I have lower back pain so some routines I cannot do at the same level or speed. She also provides different options for some “hard” routines and equipment availability; some may not have weights/bands. Gaya also prepares for her class and introduces new stretch exercises. Hence, each class is not repetitive. The best part of Gaya is that she has a calm and soothing personality that after the class, you want to practice that calmness with your everyday life. She finishes the class with Peace in your mind, Peace in your words, Peace in your thoughts and Peace in your heart. This is a mantra that is reinforced for me, every Sunday and I could not ask for anything more. Thank you Gaya for the positive impact you have made in my life.
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I have always been one to work out regularly but when I work out alone, I tend to perform intense exercises focusing on large muscle groups for the fastest calorie burn. While that style of exercise worked for me when I was younger, now that I am in my late 30’s and have transitioned to a job that requires me to sit for many hours a day, I have developed neck and low back pain over the past few years. -Since working out with Gaya consistently over the past 6 months, however, my pain has been alleviated, have better mobility, and have not had to make even one visit to my physiotherapist. This is because her workouts are balanced and include exercises for strengthening of the core and smaller stabilizing muscles, as well as rotational exercises – exercises that I don’t have the patience to do when on my own. Not only that, her workouts are varied and fun, and she can carry on a thoughtful conversation and provide motivation all while explaining exercises and counting sets. Of all the personal trainers/fitness instructors out here – I’d choose her over and over again!
Margaret
Gaya has been a source of motivation and strength for me. She’s an awesome person and a wonderful trainer. I’ve gotten the opportunity to work with her during quarantine and I’ve been missing out all these years! Her classes have given me something to look forward to each week and I feel stronger and healthier as a result. Working out consistently has been a challenge for me but she helps me by having weekly classes that are both challenging and fun. I look forward to every Wednesday for a fun challenge and I love that she says listen to your body and encourages us to do our best. She listens to our feedback and incorporates them. Her grace, positive attitude, kindness is something that is unmatched and I’m always in awe of her. Thank you Gaya for everything.
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I really liked the format. Found it very easy to follow and 45 minutes was perfect (for me!). I thought the variety was good. I needed a HELL yes option for whether I’d be interested in another program 🙂
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Gaya is so approachable and easy to talk to. The increasing intensity of the program was perfect.
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I loved having a routine in my week. It gave me something to look forward to and made me feel good to feel accountable. I enjoyed interacting with my daughter during class but also felt it was just for me as well.
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I liked that it was a program geared towards moms, keeping in mind things that moms should be careful about when starting to work out. I really enjoyed the variety and the explanations of the exercises. Although it was virtual and I’m not someone who has worked out much before, I was able to follow along. I really liked that there were replays because those were helpful when I couldn’t attend class. Gaya, you were easy to understand, loved how you showed the exercises and then checked once in a while to give us feedback and encouragement.
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I loved how the workouts increased in intensity each week! I appreciated any feedback to correct position or posture. It was helpful hearing what exercises are not helpful for us right now and why (such as planks, abs, etc). I loved seeing the other babies 🙂 Gaya is super lovely and encouraging – thank you!!
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I liked the positive attitude /encouragement provided by the instructor. The varying exercises, explained in detail (for example, letting us know when to breathe, how far hands / legs should move). Also I like that the instructor looks at the screen and corrects us on our form so we know if we are doing it correctly.
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I liked the increasing intensity of workouts, good length of workout.
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Starts on time, super organized, and I work up a sweat but still have lots of energy to take care of baby the rest of the day.
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I loved everything about the program! It was the perfect duration and frequency, and loved that Gaya provided different options for each exercise based on your fitness level and comfort level. It was super easy to follow along from home. My body feels stronger and I fit into my favourite pair of jeans again!
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Thank you Gaya! I really enjoyed this series as it held me accountable each and every week. I liked how each class began with the basics while the intensity increased throughout the class (and program!) The different options were really helpful too.
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I love feeling like part of a community, especially since we can’t actually go to locations together. I look forward to my two workouts a week and it has made me feel like I am on the right path to feeling stronger and happier about the way my body feels.
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I am absolutely grateful for Gaya and joining the Mommy & Me fitness group! I found Gaya when I realized working out on my own was making my DR worse and I was having a hard time being consistent in my routine. Now, my DR has healed and I feel stronger and better able to manage the physical demands of taking care of a toddler. I would highly recommend Mom Zone Fitness and can’t speak highly enough of its benefits!!
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Hey Gaya just wanted to say thanks for such an awesome six weeks. I’ve been working out and trying to push myself generally so initially worried I might find a postpartum specific program too “easy”. Yours was not at all !! Instead it pushed me to focus on core work, breathing etc while the level options let me still get some great strength and a bit of cardio in too. I loved having to show up (the days are otherwise so long and tedious) and really appreciated your direction. Looking forward to the next series.
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I liked the variety of exercises, baby time and your personal attention. I realised one exercise I have been doing wrong for my entire workout life… your direction/advice has helped me improve form and therefore I think improve my strength! Also like how you give options for each exercise including how to include baby.
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I really liked the program because it kept me going and looking forward to each day. If I were to workout alone I wouldn’t be able to motivate myself.
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I liked the variety of exercises, baby time and your personal attention. Also like how you give options for each exercise including how to include baby.
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Great way to start and finish off each week.
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Thank you Gaya! I really enjoyed this series as it held me accountable each and every week. I liked how each class began with the basics while the intensity increased throughout the class (and program!) The different options were really helpful too.
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