Rocking the BollyX Instructor Spotlight this week is Lateefah Fleming! Lateefah teaches BollyX classes at American Women Fitness Center in Westwood, New Jersey. She also teaches belly dancing, yoga, spin, and a bootcamp to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Q: What has been your biggest inspiration to get into fitness?
A: My biggest inspiration to get into fitness is my grandmother. She was always active where she would walk no matter what the weather conditions were, kept little weights by her bed, and had the healthiest eating habits. She was 85-years-old when she died after living a very healthy and happy lifestyle. She was so inspiring that the day before she died she walked a mile.

Q: How do you keep yourself motivated through your workouts?
A: I keep myself motivated through my workouts by staying positive. It’s simple, but sometimes simple is needed in order to start my day. I know that after my workout I am going to have a smile on my face, a positive outlook on my life, and live a longer and healthier life.

Q: What makes BollyX classes different from all the other classes and programs you teach?
A: BollyX classes are different from the programs and classes that I teach because these classes bring another flavor into fitness. In my programs, I promote a happy and fun environment where at the end of class I want my students and clients to have a big smile on their face. BollyX classes supply those smiling faces at the end of class with the fast beat songs that keep you moving, singing along, and most importantly having fun.

Join Lateefah at her New Jersey classes here: www.bollyx.com/classes/new-jersey

Our instructor spotlight this week is on Sarah Grimaud! Sarah is a certified Health Coach and Zumba Instructor teaching BollyX around New York City gyms, including Unicef at the UN.

Q: What Bollywood song best describes you?
A: I absolutely love Sadi Gali. It has such an especially uplifting, positive, happy feel to it- which is like my personality! My friend even made it the ringtone for when I call her!

Q: What is your favorite part of a BollyX class?
A: It’s awesome to see everyone’s unique personalities come out during the performance section at the end and when they strike poses. Everyone brings their own special swag and energy which is cool to see! I also love seeing the incredibly sweat-drenched faces and bodies at the end of class–and the smiles on their faces from feeling good about working hard and having fun!

Check out what classes Sarah’s teaching in New York City here: https://bollyx.com/classes/new-york/

Posing in the BollyX Instructor Spotlight this week is Akila Prasad! Akila is a doctor of audiology graduate student at the University of Illinois, and teaches BollyX on campus.

Q: Which Bollywood song best describes showcases your personality?
A: ‘Tu nay mari entriyan’ because it’s super upbeat and energetic and I’m Tamilian/Kannadiga so I love the South Indian twist the song has!

Q: How do you incorporate fitness in your daily life?
A: Staying active and keeping your body functioning regularly through different forms of exercise is the best way to stay in shape and puts you in a great mood! I ride my bike or walk around campus every day and try to keep the driving to the minimum. I also dance every chance I get, whether it’s taking a few hours in the week to choreograph something small for fun, or teaching an awesome BollyX class, I always try my best to keep moving.

Q:Why should people take a BollyX class?
A: It’s honestly the best way to have FUN and get a kick-ass workout that makes you sweat at the same time! BollyX encompasses all the great qualities you would look for in an ideal fitness program-but also keeps people motivated and excited to exercise and get in shape!

Come show off your moves with Akila at one of her Chicago classes by signing up here: https://bollyx.com/classes/chicago/