Samara has served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 19 years and is a Combat Veteran. She was deployed to Iraq in 2005-2006 where she met her husband and they have been married for 13 years and they have three beautiful children. Samara's passion for fitness comes from her battle with obesity most of her life. This led to an 80 pound weight loss about 11 years ago. Samara's journey with weight loss is what fuels her passion to help others with their own journey through indoor cycling. Samara's love of life and passion for fitness shines through her personality when she is teaching. Samara's hobbies are traveling with her family and riding her Harley!!