YoYo Abouelnaga
Instructor
YoYo was born in Hurghada, Egypt where being active outdoors was very common. At the age of 17 while studying Engineering, she had a life changing accident when a car hit her, leaving her bound to a wheelchair. Through years of studying anything related to her case of special mobility, she miraculously began not only walking again, but also running- even in Marathons & Ironman races. She got certified as a Personal Trainer, Triathlon coach, and a Group fitness instructor in Cycling and Body pump. She switched careers completely, leaving Engineering and putting her heart and passion into inspiring people by telling her story and helping them each their goals.
She has lived & worked in 5 different countries over the past 15 years and has raced in over 12 countries from Ironman to Open water races. She got recognized in different TV shows in Dubai & Egypt and did a TED Talk in 2018 with an award in 2017 for WORLD WOMEN DAY in Egypt. Her love of Pilates started 5 years ago. It added balance to her life, and every day she appreciates it more as an athlete and as an instructor. In 2019 she became certified in level 1 Peak Pilates and is finishing up her level 2 certification at the end of 2021.
She has a beautiful family supporting her: a loving husband, my 2 amazing daughters, and a little Shihtzu dog and Siamese cat.
She can’t wait to share her experience at Club Pilates Katy and learn more to continue growing as an instructor!