When did you first discover POUND?
I first discovered POUND through the gym where I was working. My supervisor came across it in an AFAA magazine and asked me to look up the official website and translate the information into Chinese. At the time, the gym was searching for a unique and fresh group fitness format to attract more members, and POUND immediately stood out as something different and exciting.
What made you fall in love with it?
It wasn’t just the music or the energy—although those hit me instantly. It was the feeling.
The moment I picked up the Ripstix and started moving, I felt something shift. It was powerful, raw, and freeing all at once. POUND gave me a space where I didn’t have to be perfect. I could be loud, expressive, and completely myself. It allowed me to release stress, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with my body in a way I hadn’t experienced before.
More than that, I saw how it connected people. Different ages, different backgrounds—everyone moving together, feeling the same rhythm, sharing the same energy. That’s when I realized POUND is not just a workout. It’s a way to bring people back to themselves—and to each other.
That’s what made me fall in love with it, and that’s why I’m still here sharing it.
Favorite POUND program/continuing edu to teach (PRW / UP / GEN / Level Up / Pro Skills) and why?
It’s honestly so hard to choose—I truly love them all. Each program has its own unique beauty and purpose.
POUND ROCKOUT WORKOUT® brings high-energy, full-body release.
POUND UNPLUGGED® creates space to slow down, reset, and reconnect.
GENERATION POUND® is pure joy—watching kids move, express themselves, and build confidence.
Level Up and Pro Skills allow me to go deeper, refine my craft, and grow as a coach.
Each one fulfills a different part of me, both as an instructor and as a person. That’s why it’s impossible to pick just one—they all matter and inspire me in different ways.
What’s a POUND moment you’ll never forget?
ICON Training Camp in 2019 is a moment I will never forget. When we all accomplished a goal together, there was such a powerful sense of unity and connection in the room.
We hugged, and in that moment, I couldn’t hold back my tears. It wasn’t just about achieving something—it was about sharing that journey, that energy, and that bond with everyone there. It’s a feeling that will stay with me forever.
