Emily Hayden is a former IFBB bodybuilder turned fitness coach who continues to inspire her followers with her disciplined approach to health and wellness. Recently, she participated in Games Without Borders, an international competition that brought together athletes from across the globe. Sharing highlights on Instagram, Hayden reflected on her journey, writing, “Competing in Games Without Borders (Russian TV show) was an absolute highlight of this year. I’m beyond honored to have traveled & competed there meeting athletes from all over the world.” From burpees to hiking in Iceland, Hayden embraces every challenge with a relentless pursuit of excellence, showing how the values she honed as a bodybuilder now fuel her success in coaching and other pursuits.
Hayden makes sure to work hard. She talked about this in the caption of her recent post. “Whatever you do, do it with your entire heart 🫀Relentless pursuit. Precise execution. Be undeniable. Being a professional athlete isn’t just an achievement won on a particular day. It is an embodiment of excellence. You do not achieve professional status without first living, breathing, sleeping, eating, training, thinking (etc), like a pro.”
Hayden likes to hit the gym with friends. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and a friend training together. Hayden captioned the post, “What do you think would happen if you went ALL IN on you? No more holding back, no more half efforts, no more excuses, and no more making yourself small. NO. MORE. Take up space. Face the challenge head on. Dominate what’s in front of you. Give it everything you’ve got. And when you feel like you have nothing left, remember… that moment is exactly why you’re here. Push through and show yourself that you can overcome any obstacle in front of you. Hit a session with @yesandresyes to prep our minds for what’s to come….We’re ready. 🇺🇸 ✈️ 🇷🇺 🎥”
In the previous Instagram video, Hayden is seen doing burpees. A Healthier Michigan states that this exercise has a lot of benefits. “A burpee is an easy exercise and can be done in almost any location because it involves no workout equipment and only requires a small amount of space. Burpees workout your entire body and are great for building strength and burning calories.”
Hayden likes to hike to keep herself in shape. In this Instagram post from Iceland, she is seen hiking. Hayden captioned the post, “This time last year I was exploring one of the most magnificent places on earth: ICELAND🇮🇸The perspective you gain from simply exploring this beautiful earth is absolutely priceless. I host retreats all over the world, and hosting this one was by far one of the most impactful experiences for me simply because of the awe & wonder that constantly surrounded us every step of the journey. It was pure magic.”
Hayden shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hamstring curls. She captioned it, “I have such a deep love for training – I genuinely enjoy the rep by rep process of executing with excellence, intentionality, and the variability that training offers. If you’re in the San Diego area, I do offer 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 personal training, send me a DM if you’re interested & we can chat. I typically only take 2-3 clients at a time.”