Fitness has always been a passion for Miami Fitness Trainer Sammi Stonish. Digital Marketing by day, Fitness Instructor by night, Stonish specializes in indoor cycling and bootcamp. We caught up with Stonish for a Quick 10 interview powered by HALO Sport, but you can also follow her on Instagram – @sammi__jay.
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Tell us about yourself - where are you from and how did you findyour way to the 305?
FromNY originally. Moved to the 305 for college (it’s all about the 🙌🏽) and could never imagine leaving.
How did you get your start in fitness and as an instructor?
Fitnesshas always been my outlet and passion. I finally got the nerve to audition tobe an instructor when life started to feel a little complacent [it wassomething I always wanted to do but was terrified of].
What is your favorite part of being a fitness instructor?
Fitnesshelped me get through every tough time in my life. For that reason, among manyothers, I love it. Getting to share that with other people and help them do thesame; that’s a pretty amazing thing.
How do you stay full of energy throughout the day?
Idon’t do well with free time - so a schedule packed with responsibilities andthings I love to do... And, a lot of caffeine 🙈
How would you describe your classes?
Intense,but uplifting - I ask my clients for everything they have in a short period oftime. I push them physically and mentally. But they walk out of that roomfeeling like they could take on anything.
What is one fitness myth you would like to bust?
Fadsthat require completely cutting out certain foods from your diet or quick fixBS like skinny teas, waist trainers, etc.
Tell us a little bit more about your specialty.
Myspecialty is indoor cycling and bootcamp. I teach my classes in a way thatevery person in the room feels challenged but capable of reaching their own newlevel. Every single time. Yes, I ask for big things and my classes are by nomeans easy. But, the driving factor is progress, so there is always somethingfor everyone.
Other than where you teach, where is your favorite place in Miamito train?
Solidcore& Rumble [when traveling... I’m waiting on a Miami studio 🙏🏽]
Besides fitness, what’s one thing you’re passionate about?
DigitalMarketing (my full-time job is in the eCommerce industry).
What is a long-term goal you are working towards or would love toachieve?
Findbalance - I’m a nonstop person that would like to think I can do it all. I needto be more mindful of the fact that no one can do everything at once and do itwell. I need to be better at being more selective with what I say yes to, andeven more conscious of my mind and body being overworked.
BONUS: What do you love about the South Florida fitness/health& wellness community?
Thatit really is a community. South Florida is passionate about fitness andsupportive no matter where you choose to workout.
