AGE:  22

PROFESSION:  Right now I am a Patient Care Coordinator at Meyer Institute of Sport in El Segundo and am a Sonki Fitness Instructor. I love being in the personal training arena and enjoy either helping those back from injuries or helping those move to promote a longer and healthier lifestyle. 

HOMETOWN:  Anaheim Hills, CA

COLLEGE:  I did my undergrad at Loyola Marymount University and played D1 soccer there as well majoring in Health and Human Science.

FAVORITE FOOD:  My favorite food to make is pasta, but nothing will beat a fresh Cesar salad from a restaurant.

FAVORITE PLACE VISITED:  I visited Amsterdam two summers ago, and it was amazing. I loved the lifestyle they had walking or biking everywhere. And it’s such a cute city.

PLACE YOU WANT TO VISIT:  I want to visit Switzerland to snowboard their trails along with hiking. From what I have seen, it looks like a beautiful and active place to visit.

FAVORITE MOVIE:  Fast and Furious series

FAVORITE SINGER:  I love Taylor Swift. She was my first ever concert, and I recently went to her Eras Tour. I love that she has overcome a lot of hate and is now the biggest singer in the world.  

HOBBIES:  I love playing soccer, reading, and going to the beach in my free time. As long as I am active or keeping my mind active I am happy!

BACKGROUND:  I grew up playing soccer my entire life and played D1 during college. I am now just learning to love fitness without soccer which is a strange feeling, but it’s an exciting journey to be on. As I am in a transitioning phase of life going from college to finding a career, I am still figuring out my fitness journey still and my goals are changing as I go through the different stages of life. 

What is your current exercise routine?  Right now I do three days of weight training and three days of cardio whether that be running, walking, or another cardio machine at the gym. As long as I do at least 20-30 min a day I feel great going into the week!

What is your motivation to stay in shape?  My motivation to stay in shape is to feel good about myself and work hard. I don’t feel content during the weeks if I don’t work hard, and staying in shape is one way in which I can work hard and feel satisfied. I also care for my health and feel better when I practice a healthy lifestyle. Knowing that staying in shape affects my health is my biggest motivation. 

What is your greatest challenge to staying in shape?  My biggest challenge is time constraints. As I am transitioning to the working life, I am finding it a lot harder to find time to stay in shape. But I am motivated and wake up earlier to ensure I stay in shape.

What is your key to success?  My key to success is having a strong mindset and being resilient. I believe that your mind is your reality, so if you keep a strong mindset you can be successful and stay the course to your goals!

What do you like about Sonki Fitness Boot Camp and how has it affected your life?  I enjoy the community within Sonki Fitness and the HIIT like exercises. I don’t often push myself to do HIIT workouts, so it is nice to be pushed in a different way. It is also amazing to work out near the beach and have beautiful views while exercising. Being near the ocean always puts me at peace. 

What advice would you give to others about fitness?  My advice is to keep doing movement everyday even if it is just 20 minutes. Any movement helps you feel better and healthier. Even if you don’t see progress, keep going and the progress will come later.