Your instructors

Charlotte Sorrel

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
Growing up with a love for extreme sports, I decided to explore the world of fitness after graduating from university. Soon after starting my Personal Training journey in 2019, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many unique athletes with a variety of different fitness goals. I live and work in London, splitting my time between Motosumo, private clients, and some of London's top boutique studios.

I specialise in what I call 'longevity fitness.' This means that I help clients move as best as they can, for as long as they can. Think of it as bulletproofing your body for life so that my clients feel their wins (whether big or small) every single day.

Describe your class in 3 words.
Challenging, empowering, adventurous.

What gets you up in the morning?
Curiosity! Every day is different. Every day is an adventure. Whether it rolls my way or not, I can't wait to find out where it's gonna end up! That’s what fascinates me.

Who is your hero, and why?
There are so many people I admire; those who are doing amazing things for the world. It's so hard to narrow it down to just one. I admire anyone who makes use of their platform or authority and is a voice for good. Those who are a  voice for people who can't speak for themselves, these are my heroes.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“Sleep is the swiss-army knife of health.” ~ Matthew Walker!

What’s your secret talent?
Backflips!

Yuvanes Kumar (Jaws)

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
Growing up, I was always a sporty kid. I participated in all kinds of sports, including track and field, basketball, football, cheerleading, volleyball and cycling. You name it, I've probably done it. When I got older, I moved away from fitness a bit to focus on life. After that, in 2018, I was ready to come back to fitness. I joined Malaysia's first boutique cycling studio as an instructor. Four years later, we've opened nine studios across Malaysia to be the biggest boutique fitness brand in the country! I've taught over 700 cycling and Versaclimber classes, and I've made my way up the ladder to become the Head of Programs. And I feel like I'm just getting started!

Describe your class in 3 words.
Energetic, intense and positive.

What gets you up in the morning?
The thought that: today, I will be able to light that fire in someone, or inspire someone to push just a little further.

Who is your hero and why?
I don't have a specific hero. In my view, anyone who is focused and committed to changing their life for the better is a hero to me.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Time heals EVERYTHING. Just give it time.

What’s your secret talent?
I can cook up a pretty mean dinner.

Keshen Naidu

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
I love sports and any form of exercise. I played football, basketball, track & field, and badminton. Participating and representing my school and state level was always something I wanted.

I joined the fitness world in Malaysia in 2019 at Flyproject as a cycling and boxing instructor. Three years later and my love for teaching has only magnified.

I feel blessed to be able to share my passion with people. I believe that exercising should be more than just a chore. It’s a lifestyle that everyone should be implementing in their daily lives.

Describe your class in 3 words.
Fun, Uplifting & Challenging.

What gets you up in the morning?
It’s knowing that another day is another opportunity to impact someone else’s life.

Who is your hero, and why?
I don’t have a specific person I look up to. I believe one should draw inspiration and lessons from every individual they cross paths with as this will, in turn, shape the person you become.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Just do what you love, and everything else will fall into place.

Guillermo Salazar

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
Fitness has always been my passion since Teenager, but during my university years, with very little time on my hands, I had to put physical activity on hold. I pursued two university degrees, one in Systems Engineering and another as Bachelor Administration. After graduating, I was able to refocus on my passion for indoor cycling and CrossFit, incorporating workouts into my office routine.

With a commitment to continuous learning, I delved into ways to enhance my training and nutrition. This led me to acquire numerous certifications, including Personal Trainer, Spinning Level 3 Instructor, and various workshops on Hiit and kettlebell training. Initially, I gained this knowledge for personal improvement, but a spark ignited, prompting me to teach. Twelve years ago, I started teaching as a second job, heading to the gym after leaving the office. To my surprise, over time, I left my office job entirely to become a full-time personal trainer and indoor cycling coach. Today, I have the privilege of guiding over 200 individuals from more than 8 countries in my daily workouts.

Describe your class in 3 words.
Strategic, Emotional, Energetic.

What gets you up in the morning?
Seeing my wife and son, coupled with the excitement of turning on my laptop screen and finding my group ready to kickstart our day. Transmitting my best vibes and energy to them is invigorating. Training together is a synergy of effort and connection, creating a powerful and positive start to our day.

Who is your superhero and why?
Every person committed to being an instrument for promoting health and happiness is a hero in my eyes, contributing significantly to society

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be patient.

What’s your secret talent?
I practice meditation. I believe in transmitting emotions and vibrations, and to convey the best positive vibes, this is essential.

Amâncio Santos

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
Entering the world of fitness turned out to be something very natural as my whole life has been linked to sport. I practiced high-competition athletics in the 110m hurdles, something I still do today in the master category.

After graduating in Physical Education, I soon moved into the gym sector, working as a Personal Trainer and group class instructor since 2001.

I have had the opportunity to work with various client profiles, which has given me the possibility of having enriching experiences and learning a little from everyone who crosses my path.

I live in Lisbon and divide my time between Personal Training sessions in gyms, clinics, private clients and now with Motosumo.

I stay connected to cross training, indoor and outdoor cycling, hyrox, bootcamps and various fitness events as a main organizer.

Another of my passions is also providing training to future fitness professionals, both in the areas of training and fitness management.

Describe your class in 3 words.
Challenging, demanding, inclusive.

What gets you up in the morning?
The possibility of being able to do something different for myself and for others and be the change that others are often looking for. The greatest legacy this profession can leave is inspiring others to believe they can be better every day.

Who is your hero and why?
My wife. She has had thousands of trials and challenges in life and she always teaches me that regardless of the adversity, we have to believe that we will turn around and overcome all the obstacles in the world. We just need to want and have positive and winning thinking!

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Choose only the battles that are really worth fighting for. In life, you get what you demand and you encourage what you tolerate.

What’s your secret talent?
I know how to handle weapons and I have a lot of military skills, due to my military education.

Brooke Emory

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
I’m an experienced trainer and international fitness consultant, and I’ve coached for a variety of live stream and on-demand fitness companies, including ClassPass Live, Sweat Factor, FitLife Productions, Fight Camp, Megamase, Fhitting Room Live, and Mr. Clown TV, specializing in cycling, boxing, HIIT, rowing, kettlebells, and strength. I also travel around the world opening up new studios and virtual platforms, and training instructors. I’ve spent seven years in the boutique group fitness industry teaching at multiple studios in NYC and LA, like BoxHaus, Speedplay, Shadowbox, Fhitting Room, and Pharos Athletic Club.

Describe your class in 3 words.
Versatile, team-oriented, energetic.

What gets you up in the morning?
Every morning, before I do anything else, I grab my journal and write down five things that I am grateful for. It’s a super positive way to start the day.

Who is your hero and why?
I don't have one hero, I have multiple. I believe that everyone who inspires you, whether they’re making an impact in your lifetime or not, teaches you how to become the best you.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Your mental health is always top priority. Take care of you first.

What’s your secret talent?
I'm a pretty good baker, if I do say so myself.

Alyssa Wilmarth

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
USA boxing-licensed amateur fighter. Seven years of fitness general management. Former coach at Everybody Fights, Philadelphia and Flywheel Sports, Philadelphia. Current coach at Onyx Fit; CKO Kickboxing Center City, Philadelphia; and Revel Ride, Philadelphia.

Describe your class in 3 words:
Energizing, challenging, honest.

What gets you up in the morning?
We have such a short time here on earth; it’s a gift! So I want to spend every second of my time helping people change their lives through fitness and health, giving my best effort daily, and making the world a little bit kinder and more optimistic.

Who is your hero and why?
My mother! We grew up alone, on food stamps, and lived in government-owned property. She had no help and was very young when she had me. She did her absolute best to give me an amazing life with unlimited opportunities and endless love. Today she is extremely successful and has built herself a beautiful, wonderful life. She taught me to always be kind.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
When everything around you appears to be dark, it’s a good time to be in the flashlight business.

What’s your secret talent?
I actually have a few! I competed in beauty pageants with the Miss America Organization for five years and was Miss Pittsburg State University and Miss Augusta. I also competed for Miss PA and Miss Philadelphia, and made it into the top five two years in a row. Oh, and I have been singing classically as an opera singer for the last ten years, and for one year professionally with the Tulsa Opera COMP.

Leroy Mapp

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
I have been in fitness for six years now. I am certified in cycling, personal and group fitness, yoga, and boxing. I have won Philadelphia Trainer of the Year three times, and I am blessed to own a lifestyle brand called Gorilla Power. I have an immense passion for fitness and that really comes across in my classes.

Describe your class in 3 words.
Passionate, fun, and intense.

What gets you up in the morning?
My desire to be better than I was the previous day.

Who is your hero and why?
My hero is Tupac Shakur, because he loved the people and his music represented that.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
"Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who finds understanding."

What’s your secret talent?
I can leap tall buildings with a single bound (lol).

Oliver Frandsen

Tell us about your experience in the fitness world.
Throughout childhood, I was a pretty high-level soccer and ice hockey player. At around 15, I became really interested in lifting weights. By 18, I was at my strongest and heaviest,and I started training for a marathon. After that, the rest is history. I was hooked. My marathon results were pretty good, but things really started moving quickly once I did my first Ironman. I placed 2nd and qualified for the world championships in Hawaii.

Since then, triathlons have been a huge part of my life. Not only have I committed myself to triathlon training, I’ve been able to help train beginner triathletes to reach their true potential.

Describe your class in 3 words.
Energetic, fun, effective.

What gets you up in the morning?
Self-development. Working to get a little better everyday, both as a human and athlete. Small steps will get you there.

Who is your hero and why?
I absolutely love David Goggins. He’s such a badass. For me, he is the definition of what you can achieve with working hard and never giving up. It’s not about the cards you were dealt, but your attitude towards life. I try my best to live by that. I might fail miserably sometimes, but that’s totally okay.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never stop. In Ironman racing, we always tell each other never to stop completely. Walk or crawl, just don’t stop. I feel like that’s also an attitude towards life. Never settle for average, but always strive to be a better version of yourself. Walking can get you there - maybe not as fast - but you will get there.