Instructor Spotlight: Ellie Contreras

Meet Ellie, one of the newest instructors at our Arlington studio! You can catch her coaching Wednesday 7AM GRIT and Friday 4:30PM ROW, where she brings an upbeat, motivating energy to every class. Ellie is passionate about creating a supportive environment that helps clients challenge themselves while still having fun.

After falling in love with the Sweat Fixx community as a client, Ellie is excited to now be part of the coaching team and give that same encouragement back to others. From fitness to hiking with her dog and studying cellular agriculture, there’s a lot to know about Ellie get to know her a little better below!

What caused you to want to join the SF team?

I’ve always loved group fitness classes, and taking my first SF class was one of the hardest workouts I’ve ever done! At the same time, I had so much fun; I loved the close-knit community and how the instructors challenged me to really push myself. I am so excited to give that energy back and encourage folks at all fitness levels!

What your favorite class is to teach/take and why?

My favorite class to take is definitely GRIT! I love the fast-paced nature of the stations and the opportunity to try lots of different strength exercises in the same 45 minute workout! I always come out of a GRIT class proud of all the work that I did!

My favorite class to teach is probably HIIT! Building up the intensity of the classes and encouraging folks to keep going even when things feel tough is always so rewarding, and I think the clients enjoy that too! Plus, there is something so fun about working with a partner.

What’s one piece of advice you would give someone new who is trying out SF for the first time?

Have fun, lift heavy, and don’t be afraid to take up space! Know that the community is there to support you, no matter where you are on your fitness journey.

What’s your go-to post-workout meal or snack?

I love Barebells protein bars — especially the Caramel Choco one!

How do you like to spend your time outside the studio?

You can find me hiking with my dog around the Fells, enjoying the woods and foraging for plants and mushrooms! When the weather isn’t good enough to be out in nature, I enjoy cooking, reading, and playing games!

What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?

My PhD is focused on cellular agriculture, which is a field dedicated to creating animal-based proteins from cells instead of whole animals!

If you could have any job in the world what would it be?

I’ve always thought it would be fun to be a professional chef!

What’s your guilty pleasure TV show or movie?

Love is Blind is the ultimate guilty pleasure show for me!

Early bird or night owl?

Early bird 100%.

If you could only use one piece of equipment for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I love using the cables!

If Sweat Fixx had superlatives, what would you win (most likely to…)?

Most likely to dance to my own playlist LOL!