Congratulations to our October Fitness Instructor of the Month, Jenn Sample!

Check out her story here:

Why I became an instructor:

For most of my life, I never really liked exercising or working out. Yoga changed that for me. For many years I would attend various yoga classes and studios off and on. Many instructors mentioned that they thought I would make a great teacher – yeah, right! When we moved to Frederick and joined CVPRD, I decided it was time to make some healthy changes and exercise more. I would attend the early morning bootcamp classes and the Saturday yoga class when I was able. Over the years, I began attending many other classes and loved the variety offered. A little over a year and a half ago, I decided to take the leap to become a yoga instructor. The timing couldn’t have been better! Shortly after obtaining my certification, I interviewed and landed a spot on the schedule. I fell in love with helping others develop their love for their yoga practice. Little did I know that this was the beginning of a healthy addiction! I also became certified to teach Indoor Cycling, Group Fitness, and a couple of SilverSneakers formats.

Why do I do it:

Initially, I saw a need for more instructors, not only for yoga but for the early morning classes. No one wants to get up that early unless you already do – and that was me! It has evolved into a fun thing to get paid to do. I love making sure that people are having a great time during the workout as well as guiding proper execution. I love seeing people come to their first class, fall in love with it (after a few), and progress through their fitness journey. I want to be like the person that inspired me to keep going even when it seemed impossible. What drives my passion and keeps me teaching: The people keep me going! I have met so many great people that inspire me to be the best instructor I can be. I really love the CVPRD community, and it makes me proud to be part of this incredible group of fitness professionals.