about monika
monika pabian
is to share my love of fitness and health with all those around me.
Growing up in an athletic environment, fitness was a staple in my life. Ever since trying “Jane Fonda’s Workout Video” for the first time in 6th grade, I was hooked! Exercise became a hobby and a passion. I pursued sports as a competitive swimmer throughout high school - becoming captain of the Lane Tech champion swim team - after an 8 year drought! Leading and motivating this winning team laid the groundwork for my future career. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago I was determined to pursue my passion for fitness and participated in a full time Personal Training Program at the National Personal Training Institute. This is where I was fortunate to meet and study under Michelle Cushing.
For more than five years, I have been a full time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I look ahead to new horizons and ways in which I can spread health and fitness both locally and globally!
my dream
my info:
Birthplace
Chicago. Born and raised.
Can’t seem to leave this city!
Go Cubs!
Birthday
January 17, 1982
(3 decades and counting!)
Education
BA (Communications)
& Minor in Nutrition:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Certification Personal Trainer:
NPTI
Group Exercise Instructor:
AFAA
Places I instruct
Dare to be Fit Studio, your home, River East Health Club,
& Diamond Instinct
what i enjoy
Working out (of course!), running a recreational 6 miles, reading, learning everything new to the fitness industry, and spending time with family and friends
The joy I see in a client’s eyes after accomplishing a challenging workout really gives me a natural surge of energy – and inspires me to push them to be their best!
what keeps me going?