Congratulations to our July Fitness Instructor of the Month, Sammy G!

Check out her story here:

Why I became an Instructor:

I’ve always enjoyed moving to music, finding all kinds of classes to fill my spare time; I’ve been dancing Hula for over 20 years, and have been a regular participant in group fitness classes over the years as well. I never really considered myself a “fitness person” though, until one of my instructors asked me if I was interested in taking the training to teach. (It turns out instructors do notice if you are always in the front tapping your toes to the music and smiling!) But it took a move to New Zealand to really jumpstart my instructor career. I finally took Les Mills instructor training while living in Auckland, NZ, where Les Mills was founded and there is a very vibrant fitness culture. I started with BodyStep in 2021, fell in love with it, and I’ve added a new certification every year since then. I now teach BodyBalance, BodyPump, BarreAbove, Les Mills Core, and Les Mills Tone.

I really enjoy the social aspect of group fitness classes; having someone to hold you accountable to your workout (because who wants to do a burpee or push up alone!), having others enjoying/enduring the workout with you and the community that builds, and just having somebody tell you what to do! I have found as an instructor even more to love with group fitness. I love sharing my joy for movement with my classes and seeing their enjoyment and watching them improve. I really work hard to make my classes fun and welcoming spaces for all fitness levels because I vividly remember the days when I was confused by form and felt like it was never going to get any easier.