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My Fitness Journey: Strength Behind the Dance

bySahana JagannathaOnline via Zoom and in-person training across IndiaStarts from₹7,500 per workshopView full gallery

As an instructor, your body is your resume. Here is how I train, lift, and challenge myself to stay versatile and be a better coach for you.

Hitting a new personal record on my deadlift at 129 kgs. I'm always working on polishing the small details to unlock new levels of strength. This discipline is something I bring to my Zumba coaching as well.

I have a love-hate relationship with Power Snatches. Here I am working on my form at iThink CrossFit. Pushing my own limits in the gym helps me understand the fitness journey of my students better.

Today's lesson was "don't look down," and it made a huge difference in my rope climbs. I'm always a student, learning new skills and techniques under the watchful eye of my own coaches.

Working on new skills with ring exercises at my CrossFit box. Trying new things and building functional strength is a key part of my personal fitness philosophy.

A look at the team series competition at iThink CrossFit. I love the challenge and camaraderie of working out with a team, pushing through tough WODs that include everything from burpees to box jumps.

About My Fitness Journey: Beyond the Dance Floor

People often ask me why a Zumba teacher spends so much time at the CrossFit box. It is simple. Training at iThink CrossFit helps me understand the same frustrations and plateaus my students face when learning new rhythms. Whether it is hitting a deadlift PR or mastering a rope climb, the discipline remains the same. You have to be coachable, you have to embrace the struggle, and you have to keep moving. I bring this exact mindset into every certification course I run.

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Sahana Jagannatha

Online via Zoom and in-person training across IndiaStarts from ₹7,500 per workshop

I am Sahana, a Zumba Education Specialist who believes in balance. If I am not certifying new instructors or running masterclasses, you will find me lifting at the gym or picking up new skills. I practice what I preach, so expect honest, no-nonsense guidance from me.

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