The end of the 25-26 school year is approaching and for many seniors are deciding on what college to commit to or to go straight into the work business; there are many paths senior students could venture off into after graduation on May 22nd. For senior Samantha Lewis, that path is already clear. Driven by a passion for fitness and to help out people, Samantha is aspiring to become a Pilates instructor. To turn this dream into a reality, she has decided to attend the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, where she will major in Kinesiology.
Everybody has different reasoning behind deciding what career they want to go in.Samantha says “What inspired me was I wanted to create a healthy workout environment. I have gained a better understanding of the body and also how to help people with different types of bodies like scoliosis and anterior tilts.”
Kinesiology is the study of human movement and pilates is a form of exercise focusing on controlled movements, balance, and core strength. Pilates emphasizes precision,posture, and improves your physical strength and mental focus. Kinesiology goes together with pilates well on training and understanding the human body and mind when it comes to training and athletics.
Becoming a pilates instructor is not easy and requires lots of learning and observing to achieve being a good instructor and being able to help people with their pilates to the best of their abilities. Samantha states “ My day to day life is about a 4 to 6 hour workout experience teaching people how to love their bodies and observing other pilates instructors.”
To be able to know exactly what to pursue straight out of graduation is impressive and to be able to know exactly what lifestyle to create. To be able to start off early and have the advantage is a thing many want the privilege of having. Samantha says “ I do feel like starting early gives me the advantage because it gives me more experiences and more time.”
Being young and having the next few years of life planned out is beneficial and sets up the path to success quicker. Samantha says “I want to create my own business when I move to Hawaii.”
When a person is young and determined on the lifestyle they want to accomplish even if it is harder people have lots of opinions. Samantha claims “ A lot of people underestimate me for being so young, so they do not believe I am good enough.”
The downside of being underestimated is not a good thing to feel especially as an inspiring pilates instructor. The positives outweigh the negatives greatly Samantha said “ I would say the bright side and rewarding experience for me is the people that help me reach my goals and creating such a healthy work environment”
Despite anybody else’s opinions Samantha is a bright young woman who has her mind set on becoming a pilates instructor. She is deeply passionate about health wellness and the idea of helping out her future clients on being the healthiest and best versions of themselves. With her dedication,positive mindset, and desire to support others. Samantha is paving her path to her impactful career.
