Shukri Shabani

AS, ACE | Fitness Professional

Personal Trainers Fitchburg/Madison Area

About

I really enjoy the mental and physical challenge that exercise provides, and I love the aspect of being able to push myself to reach success. Like everyone, there are days when I do not want to workout, yet I stay focused on my goals and those workouts turn into some of the funnest for me. Having the ability to push myself no matter how my mind and body may feel before exercise truly makes working out fun. I really enjoy working with people who have this internal struggle with exercise like me and help them overcome the mental obstacles they encounter. In my free time, I enjoy many different shows and movies, play video games, read, and take some time to write as well.

Q & A

Q: Why did you become a personal trainer?

A: I became an ACE personal trainer, so I could better understand how to push the body and limit the risk of injury so people could reach their physical goals. I believe fitness has a huge stigma around it where many people have a sense of dread around exercise, usually because of negative experiences in the past. I want that sense of dread to shift into excitement. I want my clients to have real goals for themselves and not ones they tend to see/hear about. I want to help clients realize their true goal and make achieving it as enjoyable as possible.

Q: What has been one of your favorite client experiences?

A: There is nothing more fulfilling for me than to hear my clients express how much our sessions have helped with their everyday activities. Getting to hear stories about successful hiking trips, no longer having back pain, being able to lift heavier objects at home, etc…is the most rewarding thing.

Q: What is your proudest physical achievement?

A: My proudest physical achievement is being able to change my own mindset and make exercise a priority in my life. Growing up, I wasn't into sports at all. I didn't mind physical activity, but there was always something I would choose over it. Gaming was my go to for spending free time and for years that made me live a very sedentary lifestyle, I would be playing as long as I could every day for hours. It makes me proud to look back and see that I went from a very sedentary lifestyle to now living a more active and healthier lifestyle. I've noticed countless changes in my physical health and mental health ever since I started to implement more movement into my life. The big key is doing everything I like in moderation.

Q: Why do you love Orange Shoe?

A: I am so glad I get to work at Orange Shoe! The studio is always filled with a welcoming atmosphere, fun people, and a positive vibe. It’s nice knowing that each day I will see lots of smiles and hear many laughs from everyone at the studio.