Shabnam Islam

Shabnam is an Exercise Physiologist, personal trainer, and educator whose dynamic approach to fitness has set her apart from all the rest. Her commitment to the fitness industry has been widely acknowledged in her time in Los Angeles, as she was labeled as one of LA's top 5 trainers in LA Confidential Magazine, September 2009.  She is known as a fitness expert within the community and is a contributing health and fitness writer for national publications such as Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine, PT on the Net, and the Santa Monica Daily Press. Shabnam is recognized for her scientific approach to functional training and her commitment to educate and help others. 

Favorite workout tools: TRX, Kettlebells, and the old-school barbell!

Favorite places to workout: I honestly love being in a gym; sweating it out to some pumping music while throwing around some heavy weight.

Favorite Exercise: the deadlift.