PUMA is thrilled to introduce the pioneer batch of Team Faster in Southeast Asia. A global initiative by PUMA, Team Faster is a running and training program led by hand-picked professional coaches, trainers and instructors from around the globe, whereby PUMA give these influential leaders the tools and support to do what they do best.
The program aims to inspire and engage the community through a series of local-on-the-
ground and one-to-one interactions such as run sessions, intimate classes and workouts or large-scale workout events. Professional trainers and instructors, known as Team Faster Elite Trainers, will lead these local activations and events that will demonstrate the best of PUMA via unique and personal experiences.
To qualify for Team Faster, these Elite Trainers are either professional coaches, trainers, fitness instructors or running elites who are highly active, have a good following and possess the power to motivate and inspire communities to reach their full potential. Together they form an inspiring and empowering collective dedicated to pushing sport forward.
The first-ever group of Elite Trainers for Team Faster Southeast Asia was handpicked to be a part of this initiative and will be working towards a common goal – to bring people together to train harder and faster. Fitness enthusiasts can look forward to engage with Team Faster Elite Trainers at classes and workshops led by Team Faster. These classes are open to the public and will be held at gyms, studios and PUMA stores across the region.
To kick start the launch of Team Faster, Elite Trainers from Southeast Asia gathered for a boot camp cum retreat in Koh Yao, Thailand over the weekend where they had the opportunity to train with Jamie Granger, Los Angeles-based trainer and coach to PUMA’s Brand Ambassador and Creative Director, Rihanna. The Elite Trainers from the respective countries also led workout sessions for the group and shared useful tips and best practices with each other.
“PUMA is very excited to introduce the Southeast Asia team of Elite Trainers for Team Faster and we hope that through Team Faster, we can reach out to new audiences, continue growing the PUMA community and engaging more fitness enthusiasts through some truly unique experiences,” says Mr. Gabriel Yap, Head of Marketing PUMA Southeast Asia. “We continue to strive to inspire and empower everyone to train better, stronger and faster.”
Meet the members of PUMA’s Team Faster Elite Trainers Malaysia
Ain Ramli
Ain developed her passion for fitness and wellness at a young age as she grew up in a family of athletes. As a former national athlete herself, Ain considers body awareness extremely important and has always taken much care in maintaining a fit and healthy physique. Her journey in fitness began when she was diagnosed with bulimia at 15. She ventured into physical fitness on her road to recovery and explored different avenues to keep her in peak form in spite of her illness.
Crystal Ng
Having explored a variety of activities, Crystal finally discovered her passion for outdoor and indoor cycling. Her preferred choice would be outdoor cycling as it allows her the freedom to roam with a view while she get her workout in. Crystal strongly believes that self-improvement in health, wellness, physical fitness and nutrition, collectively, will create a more impactful and enjoyable life. She aspires to build the confidence in others by sharing her fitness knowledge and spreading positive energy to all.
Jamiliyana Jaafar (Jay)
Jay, a devoted trainer, is passionate about training everyone regardless of body and fitness levels. She brings her rebellious straight-shooter style in teaching her yoga, pilates, Xtend barre as well as indoor cycling classes. Her past in being a sportswoman since young is what propelled her into a career in fitness. One of her biggest beliefs in life is that every small step taken in the fitness journey accounts to the greater success of assuring the health and wellbeing of a person.
Lye Kwan, Wong
Lye Kwan loves pole fitness as it changes her body shape and connects her strength in a way that no other form of exercise ever has. Despite the social stigma around it, she feels that pole dancing is a truly empowering sport for women. Seeking variation to her usual routine, she then discovered Spinning. She immediately fell in love with the riding experience and trained hard to become a passionate Spinning instructor.
Sunny Cheong
Sunny discovered his love and passion for Hip-Hop and dancing through a visit to a famous dance studio in Australia. The life changing moment not only change him but also those he taught in fitness classes. As a pioneer in Zumba in Malaysia and with more than 13 years of experience in professional dancing and group fitness, Sunny is certified in 6 globally recognized dance and group fitness programs, including NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine, USA).
Sandra Woo
What brought Sandra to the mat is that yoga has made her realize that fitness is beyond the aesthetics of the body and can elevate oneself toward better physical and mental awareness. She wants to share the practice with others by providing guidance through the understanding of body movement. Sandra realized yoga helped to bring health from within and made her more resistant toward the stresses of life. It allows her to be a better version of herself, and better to everyone around her. She aims to share her passion on total wellness to others after experiencing the wonderful benefits that yoga has brought to her.
Michelle Tan
Before becoming the leading influencer of hula hoop dance across Asia, Michelle Tan, widely known as Mishie Hoops, spent many years in a corporate career. Her life took an exciting turn when she chose to follow her heart and started a more fulfilling role in hula hoop dance. Mishie is passionate about encouraging others to focus on their personal health & wellbeing, and meet their fitness goals through hula hoop dancing while creating positive and consistent change in their lives. She’s serious about play and wants to share hula hooping with more people around the world!
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