Malia S
Malia’s fitness journey began in 2015 when she discovered Megaformer™ classes in search of an intense yet varied workout. As a long-distance runner for ten years, she needed a no-impact exercise that would keep her active while fitting into her busy schedule.
She quickly fell in love with how Pilates Blast and the Megaformer™ offered the intensity and individual attention necessary to enhance her form and strengthen her core.
By day, Malia is a children’s therapist, and her passion for mental and physical well-being drives her to inspire others through fitness. As a new instructor, she aims to create tough yet inclusive classes, reminding everyone that we were all beginners at one time!
About Malia: Let's play 18 Questions!
- Favorite thing about your class?
Malia loves legs, so anyone attending her Megaformer™ class can expect lots of leg love! - Favorite thing about Megaformer™ or Pilates as a client? (Like when you take class what inspires/motivates you).
Malia enjoys the opportunity to experience other instructors’ styles and routines, taking time for herself to connect with her own body, as well as connecting with the awesome PB fam. - Favorite type of music for class?
Love an upbeat, bass-heavy class! - Describe your class/ teaching style.
While my classes can be described as difficult/killer/hard etc, I also like to think that anyone can access the moves with my cues and ability to explain the same thing ten different ways with mods! - What made you want to become an instructor?
Dani has cultivated one of the best working and workout environments. It’s fun, and drama-free, and PB classes are unmatched! - Fun/ interesting fact about yourself?
Malia loves bodysuits/jumpsuits – if you see me teaching or taking, chances are I am wearin’ a onesie. - Favorite pilates / Megaformer™ move?
Side-lying Leg lifts/ Standing Inner Thighs/anything on the Chair! - Did you have an “AHA” moment with Pilates or Mega? What was it?
In 2015 when I started taking classes, connecting with the moves was the hardest part because once I actually understood what I was supposed to be doing, the workout became so much more effective.
- What can you not live without?
Sleep Stories by Calm. - What’s a life hack you love?
Putting Skincare products in the fridge before using. - Favorite time of day?
All Day. - What makes you happiest these days?
Taking time for myself to read, work out, or just be. - Still or Sparkling?
Still water, sparkling wine! - Something you can never get sick of?
Potatoes and ‘The Office’ - Guilty pleasure?
I never feel guilty! Life is short- do what you love! - The most fun you’ve ever had.
My Wedding in 2015. - Best advice you’ve ever gotten?
“Trust your intuition” - Favorite song?
“Jimmy James” by the Beastie Boys.
