Ignite your strongest self

I’m a 32-year-old accountant who thought ‘cardio’ meant running from my problems. Tried Bounce Fight on a dare—now I’m addicted. Coach J.J. mixes trampoline drills with shadowboxing, and I swear it’s cheaper than therapy. Last week, I nailed a 360 spin-punch combo and almost cried. Also, the post-class coconut water? Lifesaver. Shoutout to the 6 AM crew who high-five my terrible coordination.

After two C-sections, I felt like my core was Jell-O. Coach Sofia’s Pilates classes? Miracle workers. She’s strict but kind—like a fairy godmother with a resistance band. Now I can carry my toddler AND a grocery bag without wincing. Plus, the lavender-scented towels after class? My happy place.

I used to lift solo at globo-gyms, ego-lifting until something hurt. Coach Eva fixed my form and my mindset. Her ‘Functional Strength’ classes? Humbling. She had me doing farmer’s carries with kettlebells while balancing on a Bosu ball. My back pain vanished, and I finally hit a 300lb deadlift. Bonus: The gym playlist slaps (90s hip-hop forever).

As a ER nurse, my body was a knot factory. Zen-Stretch with Dr. Isaac saved my career. We do these slow, deliberate moves that feel like unkinking a garden hose. Now I can squat to grab meds without groaning. The eucalyptus steam room after? Non-negotiable. My coworkers think I’ve secretly retired.

Had knee surgery last year. Land workouts wrecked me, but Coach Malik’s HydroBurn classes? Game-changer. Water resistance is sneaky tough—I burned 400 calories ‘just’ jogging in the pool. Now I’m the old dude out-lifting millennials. Pro tip: The underwater speakers bumping classic rock make it feel like a secret party.