Wow it's AUGUST! Whew this summer is well in a word flying by..( that’s two but oh well )- Which is very ironic because I am very much grounded. Get it? A lil Flight Attendant humor for ya.. Anywayyyy, I have written before on why I personally live a lifestyle filled with fitness here… and if you follow me on instagram then you know it is very much intertwined into my everyday life. Which is why my next BOAM of the Month is so very apropos.

 **SPOILER ALERT he's a MAN - because men are BABES too** 

Troy Manandic. A Flight Attendant/Yoga Teacher/Spin Instructor/Fitness Enthusiast/Good Human- and I am so very proud to add- FRIEND.

Two things this BOAM of the Month has that I think we all need a hit of right now- determination and will power- wait is that the same thing?? Not quite- Determination comes from wanting the end result and doing everything to achieve it. Willpower is doing something well-and when you do not feel like it- no matter what the motivation. Read that again.

As I have mentioned before - BOAM is reserved for someone that inspires and inspires others.. 

To put it in perspective how far that reach can expand.. Lemme tell you a little bit on how Troy has demonstrated just that, while the world has been in turmoil all around us.

Remember those two lil words will power? It seems as though, when you pay for something, like a fitness class, you have a lil bit more of that- because your wallet starts holding you accountable.. But what if suddenly - even tho you paid up -  you couldn’t practice just that? You may recall March or April?  A short 3 months ago?? When we all were quite literally uprooted from our lives.. Fitness routines,  jobs and all, and then you can fast forward to the now- where that’s still very much the case..

Troy, took it upon himself to hold FREE 50min LIVE IG Yoga Sculpt Classes Monday thru Friday for his community that he so much cared for… FREE! EVERYDAY. AT 9 AM. STILL. SINCE MARCH. 14TH TO BE EXACT. THAT IS 100 DAYS. I DID THE MATH. ( there was a slight break- thank god, the man needed it )  *PAUSE*

Side Note: Meanwhile jobs by Frontline workers such as Flight Attendants are up in the air ( no pun intended ) , hours are being cut, our industry is crumbling under the pressures of economy stricken COVID. 

Now, you can love something or you can have a love for something. You can say you want to inspire- or you simply just do it- by doing what inspires you. Through this act of love and compassion- at a time when we all needed it most- Troy has been there, even when you don’t show up- he’s there- then he’s there again. Along side of him we must acknowledge was Suzanne Sasaki- another babe on a mish.. who also fits the bill ( perhaps a slight foreshadow? perhaps- probably ). Suzanne followed up Troy with a yoga class on her IG LIVE also everyday.

I have been a fitness enthusiast for as long as I can remember. My mom was a Jazzercise teacher, if that has any constellation of how much fitness has been literally all around me ( or how old I am- yikes! ). I love taking classes. So, to say I'm picky would well, be very accurate. Which is the exact reason I would have to proudly say that Troy's classes are not only effective, but are enjoyable. His tempo, his playlist, and his encouragement are all things that can make or break any workout. 

As I type this I am sore from my class with him 2 days ago, yet I can't wait to tune in today. Some days you just don't feel like it, and those are the days I lean on Troy the most- he always reminds me- I'm worth it.

Although we’ve flown together several times to LA, SFO, NY, and back again.. Somethings just don’t come up- like “hey, umm, Troy- so ugh  what's the worst and best parts of your personality?” 

 Luckily when you become a BOAM of the Month shit like that does come right up.. Besides a mega announcement at the end- here’s a few things that help paint the picture of this local celeb- and my dear friend..

Well- I don’t know who needs to hear that last part.. but I MOST DEFINITELY DID. Now that we are well into this COVID ERA, I don’t think I have heard something so damn pliable. Like Forreal.

Luckily for me- and you- there will be not a single distraction of the insta to keep me from getting a sweat in, because Troy has announced he will be launching thePRACTICE- mind, body, movement in a few days. Clients will be able to purchase a drop in, class pack, or monthly membership where they can take LIVE streamed class and have access to a library of ON-DEMAND workouts.

Creating your brand, can be a mish all on its own- but capitalizing is a whole other beast- and its that determination and will power that has allowed Troy to do just that. Excited to see how much further your reach and talents will take you.. my friend.

to say you are a #BABEONAMISH.. would actually be fucking SPOT ON.

You can Follow Troy on Instagram @troy808, where he will be announcing further details on his upcoming site.