Marjorie O'Connor - Fitness Educator and Motivator
Marjorie O’Connor, BEd., PE, ACSM, AFLCA Trainer, Can-Fit-Pro
certified and Nike Athlete, is the owner of Fit International. A respected
international fitness presenter and aerobic champion, Marjorie was
honored as the “Woman of Vision” May 2003, the “Women Of Distinction”
award in Athletics, Recreation and Fitness, the recipient of the “Mall
Peepre” memorial award and the “Celebration of Women in Fitness” award
from the Running Room.
Marjorie is an ambassador for Active Edmonton and is the fitness expert with the CAAWS/Nike Girls @ Play program."
A powerful and charismatic force in the Edmonton fitness community, this dynamic fitness guru has become anambassador for fitness leadership in Canada. Throughout her many years of dedication and commitment to strivingfor a healthier and fitter Edmonton, Marjorie has contributed positively and in numerous ways to her fitness community.
She has had a profound impact on the lives of the thousands of people she has touched over the years with her generousspirit and positive energy.
"Marjorie's qualifications and accomplishments include:
BEd/PE, University Degree major in Physical Education , ACSM, AFLCA trainer, ACE provider, CAN FIT PRO certified, Personal Trainer, Stott PilatesCoached and taught high school Physical Education for ten years with the Edmonton Public School System.
- * 2005- Recipient of the Alberta Centennial Salute for Sports and Recreation
- * 2003- “Woman of Vision”
- * 1999- “Women Of Distinction Award” for Athletics, Recreation and Fitness
- * 1998- Recipient of the Mall Peepre Memorial Award, by the National Fitness Leadership Advisory Council
- * 1996- Recipient of the Canadian Woman of Excellence Award presented by The Running Room Canada
CityTV “Moves with Marjorie”-weekdays at 9:00 a.m.
Ambassador for Activedmonton - Steering Committee with former Mayor Bill Smith - 2002 - Developed MOC systems of specialized signature programs such as : MOC Technique, MOC Yoga Ball, MOCActive Kids, MOC Moves and MOC CardioRebound.
Fitness expert with the CAAWS/Nike Girls @ Play program.
Honourary president for Fit Week in 1990
Mixed Pair International/World Aerobic Champion in 1989-19901990
Suzuki World Cup Aerobic competitor in Tokyo, JapanNissan Aerobic Champion in 1986
Ms. Fitness 1985
Coach and choreographer for the 1993 Ryka Canadian Aerobic Team Champions
8th in the team category at the World Aerobic Championship in New Orleans
Elite medalist runner in 10 km., 5 mile, Team Relay and 1/2 marathon categoryMarjorie has been featured in Shape, American Fitness, Western Living and The Edmonton Woman magazinesNike Athlete- 1992-2007
Danskin Team Sponsored Athlete- 1990- 1997
Weekly fitness columnist for The Edmonton Sun daily newspaper (former)
Club Corporation of America Technical Advisor former)
National Aerobic Committee, Dallas, Texas (former)
Lectures for the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) certification program in association with the Club Corporation of America (former)
Member of, and technical advisor for, the Club Corporation of America's National Aerobic Committee (former)
Sports columnist for the Women’s Television Network (WTN)
Take-3 program (former)Fitness Professional for “Impact Magazine” Advisory Board (former)
Member of CAN-FIT-PRO board of advisors (former)
YWCA Tribute To Women Alumni memberBoard member for “ Recreation for Life “ (former)
Marjorie is a very proud mom of Keltie and Kienan.