SOHI Fitness

If you’re looking to be in the BEST shape of your life, Megan’s program is second to none!
If you haven’t called her yet, you’re behind…

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After having triplets and taking care of them everyday, working out regularly was not possible. So losing the extra pregnancy weight was not going to happen, until I started taking Megan’s classes. I was able to lose weight and regain a lot of my pre-​pregnancy strength with taking Megan’s classes just ONCE a week.
Megan’s classes are AWESOME! She incorporates cadio, strength and core training in one class. Her classes are NEVER boring because each class is always different and you never do the same routine. Her classes are TOUGH but she always provides modifications when needed. I am always out of breath and «dying» during a workout but the endorphin rush I get after class and throughout the week keeps me returning to torture myself more.
Megan’s classes are FUN! Although there can be a lot of people in class, Megan gives each person individualized attention and positive, personal motivation, I don’t know how she does that. I also like the variety of athletes taking her classes. She has hard-​core athletes on one hand, beginners on the other hand, and everyone in-​between. You can always find a group of people at your own level to «suffer» with.
I LOVE Megan’s classes and look forward to attending her classes more regularly once the triplets are in preschool. My theory is that if she can help me as much as she has with taking just one class a week, I can’t imagine how much better I will be with two to three classes a week.
Megan’s classes are so worth it and there is nothing to lose, but extra weight!

If all the five star reviews haven’t convinced you yet how great SOHI Fitness is, let me add my two cents.
Two months ago I purchased a Groupon for 8 weeks of unlimited bootcamp classes. BEST. INVESTMENT. EVER. I’m a bit of a fitness junkie, so I was just kind of going for the thrill of trying something new, but I ended up losing about 8 pounds and dropping a pant size along the way! And who wouldn’t be happy about that?
Megan and Jessica’s workouts are very challenging! And you never get the same workout twice, which I love. Mondays are TRX-​based strength workouts, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are pyramid style workouts that combine strength and cardio, and Thursdays are all cardio (Thursdays killed me!) Each session lasts an hour and consists of about 45 – 50 minutes of workout, followed by stretching and ab exercises.
Make sure to bring a towel to do your stretches on and tons of water. Work hard and have fun!

I started with a Groupon. I went every weekday during the month of the Groupon. It wore me out. I continued on for about 6 months after the Groupon expired. The only reason I no longer do SOHI is a change in my living location. I live and work on the windward side.
The classes are as hard as you make them. The harder you push it, the harder Megan will push you.
It is a good mix of workouts.
Mondays are a beach pyramid.
Tuesday is Coconut tree TRX
Wednesday is more beach workouts.
Thursday is Indoor TRX
Friday is a fun day, Kaka’ako hillside.
Megan is great and a friend now.

I’ve had a lot of trainers in the past and trust me not all of them were effective. Megan is awesome. I gained a lot of weight in the past few years and I wanted to feel better and look better. I called Megan as well as a few other ones. Once I had my first session with Megan I was ecstatic. No one is more motivating, more excited and more dedicated to get you in shape. She really listens to your needs and tailors s routine to personally suit you. She is so passionate about fitness and about helping people feel and look good. You would not believe how many people complimented me after 3 months. SOHI Fitness works and you won’t find a more hard working trainer than Megan.

I’ve been meaning to write a review for some time now. I started coming to SOHI in January, thinking I was in decent shape (I had been taking fitness classes at 24-​hour fitness). Boy, was I wrong! Megan’s class kicked my butt like never before! I’ve been addicted ever since, and lost 2 inches on my waist and shaved 10 minutes off my typically 4-​mile run! Megan is a little scary at first, she’s tough and she scoulds you for slacking, but don;t let her fool you, she is probably one of the nicest people I’ve ever met! If you want to work hard and see results FAST, I would HIGHLY recommend this class!

This review is long overdue! I started SOHI Fitness boot camp classes in August of 2011 in Pearl City (Waiau Park) with Natasha. I purchased a Groupon deal for my fiancé and myself. The deal was for a month of boot camp classes. I told myself if I didn’t like the classes, I would stick it out for the deal and quit. During the first day of class, my fiancé and I thought I was INSANE for signing us up! (I am not the athletic type.) We endured through the hour of tough workouts! That evening after class we felt great! We showed up to the next class and the next class. Then, we realized we were addicted! Every class is different, which I LOVE… as I get bored easily! Here’s what I expect when I go to class: sprints, running backwards, burpees, jumping jacks, push ups, roll ups, get ups, mountain climbers, high knees, planks, lunges, squats, tiger hops, inch worms, crab walks, bear crawls, and BACKWARDS bear crawls. Yes I said it, BACKWARDS bear crawls! It makes regular bear crawls seem SIMPLE! The high intensity work outs make class exciting. We work abs, arms, and stretch at the end of class. Like Natasha says… if you complete class and you still look cute, you aren’t working out hard enough. Let me tell you… I DO NOT look cute after class. My favorite moments are working out in the rain… rolling in the mud and going home with mud and grass still stuck to my clothes.
Since August I lost 10 lbs. My abs and arms are defined. I fit better in my clothes. I have more energy and I can’t wait for my next boot camp fix. Megan’s meal log recommendations helped me achieve my goals quickly. My problem was starving my body. All this time I thought less calorie intake was better for maintaining weight.
Natasha is a great trainer! She is trustworthy, kind, and caring. She gets to know each boot camper in her class. I was out of boot camp for a few months, Natasha kept in touch while I was out of class, as she was concerned. I have attended other fitness classes, which is why I can appreciate such attention! As I got to know her with every class, I consider Natasha a friend. Don’t get me wrong, when it comes to boot camp… she means business!
Please note: She will chase you, if you are taking your time. This still haunts me to this day!
For my birthday in June, my fiancé bought me more boot camp classes. He said this is the perfect gift for me. And I TOTALLY agree! Thank you fiancé and SOHI Fitness for making my birthday gift a FABULOUS and FIT one! :)

You want to work our for real, then go to SOHI boot camp and let Megan kick you butt. If your lazy, and want to do a play play workout, then stay home and sleep.
I am not a morning person AT ALL!!! Yet I would wake up to make sure I am there to work out with Megan at 5:30 am. Knowing that I would feel so much better once it was over, pushed me to get out of bed to go work out. There is nothing better than an early morning hard ass workout to get your day going. By the end of the day your muscles are sore and then you suddenly remember what you did when you first woke up in the morning. At SOHI you will not ever regret a moment of the pain you feel. Megan is an awesome motivator, she pushes you past your limit, and in a few weeks you will be able to master that crazy intense move you saw her do on your first day.
I love that you can switch between TRX and regular bootcamps, there is always a variety in workouts and you will never get bored. I need constant change, and a new challenge everyday so this is perfect for me. Since doing SOHI I have gained strength in my arms and legs, I have also built up my endurance so I can workout longer, and run faster.
With an intense workout from SOHI, your body, and mind will defiantly change, you will feel healthier and even more ready to push yourself to new limits.

A co-​worker had just joined a boot camp and was going on about how much she enjoyed it and how it forced her to exercise and lo and behold there was a Groupon for SOHI fitness. I figured why not what is the worst that could happen…
For my sessions, it was MWF 5:30 PM (check the website
as the times may change) Monday was at Kakaako park and Wednesday and Fridays were at Ala Moana beach park. I personally liked the Kakaako park day as I had never exercised on the beach before and my feet hurt quite a bit. I actually ended up running barefoot on the beach, which maybe wasn’t the smartest thing, but at least I didn’t find sand in my shoes the next day haha. Most of the exercises are cardio based, running up hills, bear crawls, sprinting up hills, medicine balls, sand bags, squats, lunges, TRX bands and plenty of more exercises. Things are never the same and never boring. For me, I can run a few miles without any problem, but doing high intensity cardio is a whole different ball game and tired me out quicker than I expected.
I had the privilege of working with Stephanie and Megan. They are both a challenge and push you to do your best even when you’re dead tired. Stephanie gives a few more breaks for water and does a bit more stretching at the end of the session while Megan is non-​stop where its one exercise after the next. We had about eight people in our class so if we had questions they would be answered, but with the small group it also meant they could «encourage» you to go harder as well haha. You really can’t go wrong with either trainer, what matters most is how much effort you put into it.
After all is said and done the hardest part was signing up for the class and actually committing myself. I only missed two sessions out of the month long Groupon (coincidentally I missed them to go to Unilocal events haha). If you are in a rut with your exercise, SOHI is a good place to get reinvigorated and be pushed by one of the trainers and be part of a group who all have the same goal in common.

Unilocal 365 Challenge #89/​365
Guess who had Unilocal Blockage (AKA Writer’s Block) for over a week? ME plus I was busy playing with my grandson and Cityville on FB.
However, I figure I would kick that blockage to the curb by writing an update on SOHI Fitness since my first review was after the first day of class in August.
Fast forward to November 7, 2011
I have been out for a month because I strained/​sprained my calf muscle running up a hill at Kakaako on September 23. Talk about wanting to cry as I struggled up the hill walking backwards (this lessens the pressure you put on your calf muscle) because I was making good progress at that time.
I was pretty upset especially because I could run alittle farther despite the fact that I am last but hey… my endurance was building. So, after that tragic day… I had to stop exercising 4 – 6 weeks for recovery. Talk about panicking because I lost about 9 lbs when I was measured again in the middle of September. I thought «I’m going to gain it back and be Large Marge FOREVER»
My only form of exercise was walking at my workplace. If you work at Tripler, then walking is an exercise from where you park as well as walking up and down those stairs. I hate stairs… I really hate stairs.
Anyhoo, I still monitored what I was eating and pretty much ate in moderation according to what Megan advised when I gave her my eating diary.
So, yesterday… I got everything ready.
Workout bag? Check
Running Shoes? Check
Workout Clothes? Check
Towels? Check
Toiletries? Check
Office clothes? Check
Water? Check
I left at 4:30am because I was worried that the road closures to APEC would make me late.
Oh – another thing, classes this week is at Kakaako instead of Ala Moana Beach Park due to the APEC conference.
I saw some familiar faces and new faces.
Then, the workout began…
I had to immediately begin jumping then running up the hills…
Planking position while moving along those ladders and bear crawling up the hills…(killer on my arms)
*water break*
Sprinting then running… SPRINTING THEN RUNNING…
*water break*
Dip downs… run…push ups…2 times…4 times…6 times…8 times…10 times…
*water break times 2*
I didn’t get to do the last set of running up the hills but hey… first time back and I was able to do majority? *pat on back*
Then, Megan said «Tiff, I’m going to measure you because it looks like you maintained instead of gaining, which is good.»
I’m thinking «Dang it… I ate a #1 combo meal at Wendy’s yesterday»
Surprise, surprise… I lost some inches especially in the troubled areas AND I lost 12 lbs from September. Do you know what that means?!
I have LOST 21 LBS… because I was working out and changed my eating habits thanks to SOHI Fitness!!!
And guess what? I’m signing up for another 18 boot camp sessions next Friday because I am going to run through the sand, run up those hills, do burpees, do push-​ups, and whatever insanity workout Megan has in store for me.
Do you want to know why? Has curiousity got the better of you if you are still reading my long review?
Because this boot camp will bring you the results IF you are that determined to lose weight and set a healthy lifestyle for yourself.
If I can do it… you can do it.
Eye of tiger, people… Eye of the tiger!

Megan is wonderful!
What made Megan such a valuable coach to me what her expertise, her holistic approach in training, and her «fitness philosophy». I really felt like her ultimate goal was health and performance, and I think that it is exactly the way should be: to be *fit*, you need to be healthy; you need strength, but agility and speed as well. I was very impressed with Megan in this regard.
I was introduced to SOHI fitness via Groupon, got an awesome deal, and went 4 times a week to a boot-​camp for one month. I attended the 5:30am classes at Ala Moana/​Kakaako park on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and the 3:45pm classes at Hawai’i Kai on Tuesdays, Thursday. It’s a long, overdue review, that I should have posted a long time ago (it has been in my «saved draft» for several weeks).
Many «fitness» programs will only emphasize one aspect, such as body building or weight loss, but Megan somehow manages to focus on basically everything. I definitely got faster, stronger, I felt a lot more athletic.
Don’t get me wrong though, Megan has done figure competition, and she sure knows how to look good! Her irreproachable figure, cute outfit, and overall prettiness are definitely a great source of motivation and inspiration. Congratulations, and thanks Megan for showing us that you can be a lady, have two babies, and still be in outstanding athletic shape.
Also, as an avid yogi, stretching is very important to me. We only did a few minutes of stretching at the end, but they were extremely efficient! Of course, I would get sore from the workout, but it was always bearable, and I felt like these stretches really helped a fast recovery.
I really enjoy being outdoors and exercising, so it was easy for me to find motivation, but Megan definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone. I must admit here, I’m really not a good runner. At all. After two weeks of SOHI, I was jogging from Chinatown to boot-​camp (and got a ride on the way back, because being able to jog back would mean that Megan didn’t do her job right: as a great coach should, she just ensured I wouldn’t be able to jog back!)
Also, I SUCK at jumping. Again: I *SUCK* at jumping. And we jumped. A lot. Rope jumping, regular jumps, burpees, Oh. My. Gosh. eeew. Big times eew.
Well, thank you Megan for pushing me, always, and never letting me get conformable with myself, never. I highly value that. Thanks to you Texan cowboy way of drilling me with your sweet voice, I was able to.:
— Go from 110.5 lbs to 108 lbs (I’m 5’7, my main goal was to tone up, it’s pretty remarkable that I lost weight in 4 weeks without changing my diet)
— Have the nicest arms of my 20-​year-​old life EVER! I loved it. I lost ½ inch in the arms and the thighs, and ¼ inch in the calves!
— Have an 8-​pack again.
— Be faster
— Gain endurance
— Gain confidence, as I took pride in getting better
— And most importantly, have lots of fun :)
I rarely ever got bored, she changes the routine almost everyday! And it is really designed for all levels. The people in the classes are really diverse, but Megan manages to plan a great workout for everybody. It’s hard, it should be a little painful, but it’s fun and totally worth it — and you don’t regret the sunrise over Diamond Head or getting splashed by the South Swell on the beach.
Shame on me though, I’m one of these GROUPON-​ers. I wanted to stick to the 3x/​week 5:30am classes schedule, but college tuition and gas come first. However, if you’re okay with investing some money, I would DEFINITELY recommend SOHI Fitness! I miss Megan and the people in the class!
So instead of procrastinating reading Unilocal reviews, I recommend signing up right away!
P. S.: pack your towel and bring lots of water!

I am still speechless at how AMAZING my 1^st session was today. WOW, cannot describe the blissful mix of PAIN, and I MEAN PAIN with PLEASURE.
Never in my 45 years have I had someone who really knows what the heck they are doing and are NICE while doing it.
Megan is the real deal, and when it comes to making you work, she is relentless. I wonder if in a past life she was a Marine? lol. :-)
Will I be back for more? You bet your A** I will !
MAHALO Megan for giving me the inspiration to believe in myself all over again.
xo,
Patrick :-)

Since I am going to miss Friday morning’s BC class (I’m planning to get liquored up tonight and I won’t even attempt one of Megan’s BC classes with a hangover, since I’m already on the verge of puking during her class when sober!), I jumped in on her TRX Suspension class this morning. It’s definitely a different class from BC, but not any easier. It’s just a different kind of torture. While I could actually breathe and talk during this class, my muscles were pushed to the limit with those torture devices that they call TRX bands. Now I can see why Bethany Hamilton uses them for her training — it not only helps with your strength, but also balance.
The TRX bands was just one part of today’s circuit. Megan also had us use ropes, ladders, medicine balls, dumbbells, and a kettleball. And of course she had to throw in some cardio on the sand.
Attending the TRX class in conjunction with BC is a great way to mix it up and work all parts of your body, including parts you never knew you had (you only know you have them now because they hurt like a mutha!).

Let me tell you, I have been through a lot health wise. I used to do pageants and so finding a trainer that knows where you want to go is very important. I’ve switched so many trainers and have tried so many diets and pills to lose the weight that I needed to cut. However no matter how many times I’ve changed my ways, there has been one thing that remained the same, that was Megan.
Megan is a trainer that really understands you and your goals. Her bootcamps are only for the serious! Like everyone said, her bootcamps are different every time. I always tell her that she dreams up different workouts to torture us but at the same time, losing weight and reaching your fitness goals are hard work and are no joke.
Megan and her trainers are credible and I have seen results within a month. Diet and exercise is key and Megan is there to help you along the way. She is also a person that can relate to you because she has cut down weight after she has had two babies! for gosh shakes she has qualified for marathons that people die to qualify for and she has the education to back her up.
Try her classes and get a taste of what bootcamps are suppose to do! She will push you out of your comfort zone but trust me when I say that you will feel a lot better about yourself and the path that you are taking to a healthier you.

The first class I attended, I seriously could not do ¾ of the exercises. My legs felt like bricks, and I was dizzy. Megan asked me what and when I last ate and quickly assessed that my blood sugar was probably low. One of my classmates — a really sweet girl — offered me her power bar. I felt better so rejoined the class and managed to get through it.
The second class I made sure I ate a nut bar right before class and while I still struggled, I did a lot better than last time.
The third class, I still sucked, but again better than the last. I had a lot more endurance than the first class, that is for sure!
I can feel my endurance improve with each class I attend. It takes dedication and effort to get into shape and Megan’s class is helping me big time.
Tips:
— wear sunscreen
— wear a hat
— bring a towel
— bring a power bar & large bottle of water/​sports drink

SoHi Fitness is the only boot camp program (as I far as I know) for persons over 200 pounds. Megan has the best attitude for a trainer. Participating in her class was scary at first. But, she told me if I keep coming to her class, then she promised that I would be stronger and see results. From then on, I believed in her and she was damn right! She offers classes M, W, and F from 5:30 — 6:30 at two different locations. Every minute of her workout is a huge challenge, but in a great and positive way. When your done you glow and feel like you can do anything! If you are seriously considering losing weight, then check out Megan and her classes on her website
. It will be one of the best life investments you make!

I WANNA BARF EACH TIME I ATTEND MEGAN’S BOOTCAMP CLASS! «Bear craw, backwards, uphill; then run down and repeat 4 times,» is what Megan told me at one class. So I said, «Ok, no problem.» After halfway through the first time bear craw uphill and backwards, I told myself, «Are you SERIOUS, Megan??? I’m about to barf already! My dinner last night is now halfway up my throat and about to come out of my mouth!»
At the next bootcamp session, it was a a sandbag workout session. Megan tells us to fill up our sandbags. I began filling up my sandbag and thought maybe if I made mine light, I could get an easy workout that day and not barf… Of course, that was not about to happen, Megan asked me why my sandbag was so light and made me fill up my sandbag with more sand! So, I moved as fast as a slug that class… I guess I got my workout and my money’s worth!
Megan’s bootcamp class is ONLY:
+ for those that are serious about losing weight, increasing body strength and gainning speed (runners)
+ for those that will not quit b/​c it’s tough
+ for those that want a workout challenge and not something light and easy
What everyone else has already said about Sohi’s classes are true.
+ Every bootcamp session is different, you will not get bored or get used to a «routine».
+ You will be pushed to your limits at each class and challenged to perform better, faster and quicker.
+ You will only be pushed as far as you can take it, for newbies and those «not yet in shape».
+ You will get your money’s worth; you will not be allowed to slack off!
+ Classes are limited to a few dozen or so people, which allows for close monitoring and correction of form.
+ Classes are held outdoors and usually at the beach or by a hill, which is the best part of working out for me since we have such great weather in Hawaii! No sweaty smell from the hairy guy on the stairmaster next to you!
So, I’m ready for another challenge from Megan at the next class. I will probably barf halfway through, but that’s why I’m here!

It’s been almost a month since I started working out with SOHI and Megan measured me today to see the results. I told her in the beginning that I never lose weight and I work out because I love it, not for any specific results. Well, in less than a month, I lost 1 inch off my waist and butt, ½ an inch off my thighs, a quarter inch off my arms, and a little over 3 pounds. Yay! SOHI gets results, even for stubborn people like me!
I thought I was pretty hardcore, so I’m extremely pleased to report that in my month with SOHI, I never got bored or used to the exercises. SOHI mixed it up with plyos, weights, bands, jump ropes, medicine balls, your own body weight, and lots of sprinting. It never got too easy for me.
I bought a month of unlimited classes, and at first I went Mon-​Wed-​Fri at 5:30am, then I added on Tues-​Thurs at 6am with Ani, another trainer. Ani is more soft spoken than Megan, but her workouts are just as tough. Yeah, it was hard waking up at 4:40am to go work out in the dark, especially because I go to sleep at 2 or 3 am, but I made myself suck it up for a month and I’m so glad I did!

So this year, I didn’t perform my best in my chosen sport (outrigger canoe paddling), and I blamed the fact I had two surgeries: one to rebuild my rotator cuff and reattach my bicep and the other a hysterectomy, but as the year ends, and I am looking around at where I am physically, it became apparently quickly that i had to do something different. (Hint, when the size 8s aren’t working for you…) My routine at the gym and paddling was stale… nothing that even a really expensive trainer could help shake me out of.
Then I lucked out. found Megan’s boot camp and me and my 15 year old son dragged up out of bed on a monday morning at 5 am and met arguably the most positive, motivating and talented trainer in Honolulu. Megan looks fabulous (Hint, when size 8s aren’t working for your trainer) is knowledgeable and strong enough to deal with my kid’s whiny behavior (when did boys become such wusses? Does it only happen at 5am?) and yet non-​threatening enough to keep everyone else there engaged and motivated…(and that girl can run in the sand… holy hot silica batman…)
Santa, can I PLEASE have more boot camp time with Megan (i had gone from an 8 to12s. when I’m gonna do something, I do it big. and gaining weight is no different than other things I do)…I promise to be a good girl.

This is what my wife had to say about Megan:
I have a hard time working out on my own and recently joined 24 hr fitness and spent WAY too much money on 3 beginning sessions with a personal trainer. They weren’t very helpful. So I returned to SOHI Fitness and am loving it ! Megan works me out, makes sures I’m pushing myself without over doing it. She is knowledgeable, fun and doesn’t let me slack. Best of all she really cares about my goals and wants to help me achieve them. I love the life long friendships I’m making while getting healthier.
Today marked 2 weeks that I’ve consistently attended and I am feeling great! Class is still challenging but I love the personal time with megan. I’ve had several friends take advantage of the first free class. Never thought I could push myself like this! Megan is working on my eating habits and my mindset is slowly starting shift towards thinking «I can do this!»