If you’ve ever wondered who can speed walk faster than your all-out pace, it’s Shanzay. Equal parts side-eye, smiles, and fun, she somehow manages to keep us laughing while secretly crushing every workout.

1. What’s your favorite part about working out here?
The energy is unmatched and the community is incredible. Every class brings a different challenge, so it never gets boring. The workouts are high-intensity, the playlists keep you moving, and somehow you leave every class feeling accomplished and sore in muscles you didn’t even know existed.

2. What’s your go-to treadmill speed: Beast Mode or Power Walker?
Power Walker, all day. Catch me crushing those inclines and pretending I’m hiking a mountain instead of avoiding running. 

3. What’s one thing you’ve accomplished here that you’re proud of?
I still remember my very first class with Emma—it was strength-only booty day, and Bulgarians were on the menu. To say I struggled would be an understatement. I could barely survive with 8-pound weights. Fast forward to now, and I’m confidently using 15s and even 20s. It’s one of those moments that reminds you how much stronger you’ve become, even when progress feels slow.

4. What’s your hype-up song on a Ripped playlist?
Katie’s playlists never miss. Last year, her remix of Dancing on My Own by Robyn