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SONKI FITNESS ALL-STAR (Mar 2008)


NAME
Virginia Smith

AGE 29

PROFESSION Store manager

BACKGROUND:  Since starting Sonki Fitness Boot Camp in 2006, I have gotten stronger, faster, and leaner, just like the Sonki Fitness motto says.  I’ve just about doubled my upper body strength and shaved off over a minute and a half off my mile run time.  When I first started Sonki Fitness, I could only do 25 “modified” push-ups in one minute (on my knees), but now I can do 30 “regular” push-ups (military standards) in a minute.   

I’m so glad I found Sonki Fitness because I was in a rut for several years and really needed something like this to get me re-focused and motivated toward working out regularly.  I’ve always been an athlete (played volleyball throughout school) but after graduating from college and then getting into a relationship, working out became my last priority.  As a result, I started gaining weight, so I knew I had to do something about it.  Luckily, I came across Sonki Fitness through a friend and was able to join with my sister.  Within the first session I saw a difference in my body, and I’ve been hooked ever since.


How long have you been working out?
  I’ve been athletic all my life, but after graduating from college I found myself working out less and less.  My routine consisted of random walks and occasional visits to the gym to use the treadmill.  I really didn't enjoy working out on my own.  Since joining Sonki Fitness, I’ve been working out regularly and consistently for the past two years.

What is your current exercise routine?  My routine these days is working out with Sonki Fitness three days a week and walking on other days.  I also enjoy hiking and playing tennis on weekends.

What is your motivation to stay in shape?  My main motivation to stay in shape is to maintain an overall good health.  I don’t ever want to get sick and want to stay as healthy as I can for a long time, and I know exercise is the key.  Also, I am getting married June 21st of this year and would like to look my best for the wedding.

What is your greatest challenge to staying in shape?  My greatest challenge to staying in shape is my diet and an occasional lack of motivation.  I love to eat “bad” food, so it takes an effort to eat healthy most of the time.  I believe eating unhealthy leads to a lack of motivation to exercise and vice versa.  When I eat healthy I’m more motivated to exercise, and when I exercise I’m more inclined to eat healthy.

What is your key to success?  My key to success is having friends who enjoy working out as much as I do and my supportive fiancé.  I’m lucky to have my sister and friends at boot camp with me.  There is nothing better than having your friend calling you early in the morning to get out of bed for boot camp.  I don't believe I would be where I am today if I didn't have the support system of my sister and friends by my side.

How long have you been doing Sonki Fitness Boot Camp?  I have been doing Sonki Fitness for over two years now.  I couldn't imagine doing anything else.  Going to the gym just doesn't work for me anymore after having discovered Sonki Fitness.

What do you like about Sonki Fitness Boot Camp and how has it affected your life?  I love the positive environment of the class and positive attitude of my fellow boot camp warriors.  People are there because they want to be there, even at 6:30 in the morning and 50-degree weather, and in class everyone encourages each other to push a little harder.  Through Sonki Fitness, I have made new friends and have come across old ones.  Also, I love the way I feel after boot camp.  It gives me the energy I need for the whole day.  I really feel it has made me a more positive person.  Oh, and I can’t forget about the fact that I now have biceps and can finally see my abs, which gives me hope.

What advice would you give to others about fitness?  There really is no excuse for not working out.  I think good health should be everyone’s top priority.  It really helps to have a workout partner or a great group of people, like Sonki Fitness, to exercise with.

Any other comments?  I would like to thank Sonki for always having a smile on his face and continually motivating me to come to class and push harder.  It has been a great experience and I look forward to many years to come.  Thank You!

 

Feb 2008 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Lisa & Natalie Roach)

Jan 2008 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Kate Lyon)

Dec 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Noemy Ponce)

Nov 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Will Henderson)

Oct 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Tom Bruno, Jr.)

Sep 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Jocelyn Mayer)

Aug 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Jennifer Jenkins)

Jul 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Jeremy Delaplane)

Jun 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Susan Hurwitz-Arneson)

May 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Chris Nowers)

April 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Linda Lee)

March 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Angie Niemeyer)

February 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Holly Boyer)

January 2007 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Joanne Coghill)

December 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Justine Sieck)

November 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Karen Pfeifer)

October 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Barbara Allen)

September 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Jessica Racioppo)

August 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Chris Berryhill)

July 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Jayne Runels)

June 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Jeremy Osher)

May 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Roy Sekoff)

April 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Joan Hanson)

March 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Gidion Phillips)

February 2006 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Allie Abodeely)

December 2005 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Trina Geiss)

 

November 2005 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Bill Dolinsky)

 

October 2005 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Olin Hyde)

 

September 2005 Sonki Fitness All-Star (Terry Moore, Oscar Nominated Actress/Model) 

 

 

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