SAM BEY

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Years ago, when I had two children under two, I was desperate for a break. I joined the YMCA because they had childcare and fell in love with the spin classes there. They were such an amazing escape - an hour to myself on a bike in a dark room with loud music was truly what I needed. It wasn't long before I decided I wanted to teach spin, and for the last 8 years it's been a true passion of mine. I am SO happy when I'm on a spin bike! Since I began that journey 8 years ago, I also started teaching bootcamps and strength classes, and I feel very grateful for the opportunity to move, sweat, and boost endorphins with people!

BEST ADVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED: As an instructor, it was to be true to myself and my style and my people would find me (turned out to be very true, and I think this applies to much more than just fitness instruction!), In life, the best advice I've gotten is that no one can take your power away without your consent.

WHEN I'M NOT AT CFC, YOU CAN FIND ME: Walking around town with my kids and always a hot coffee in hand.

MY FAVORITE BOOK: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

MY HIDDEN TALENT: I'm extremely good at any bar game: flip cup, shuffleboard etc. I'm also not a terrible singer.

MY FAVORITE PLACE IN SD: Coronado Fitness Club, of course! And Balboa Park. !

MY FAVORITE SONG AT THE MOMENT: I live for music so this is an impossible question. But I will listen to anything Rufus Du Sol. It's totally transformative.

YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME WITHOUT: A hot coffee or tea, my running shoes, and at least one of my four children.

FAVORITE QUOTE: "The universe is unfolding as it should...with all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be peaceful, strive to be happy." -Max Ehrman

WHEN I WAS A KID, MY PARENTS DESCRIBED ME AS: Outgoing, funny, helpful