APRIL 2025
This month’s member spotlight is on the ultra friendly, uber intelligent and consistently hard working Dorsa Ghaffari!
Dorsa got her start at Fit2Live in April of 2022.
Dorsa’s main goal was to get back on track with her fitness routine. She was missing the motivation to keep up with her workouts.
That all changed once she got her start at Fit2Live!
Dorsa is a neural engineer during the day and certainly needs to balance out her mental load with some physical de-compressing.
She has found her outlet for just that at Fit2Live.
Dorsa is a regular at our social events and recently participated in our 2024 Fall Brawl in house fitness competition where she had a blast showing off her fitness with all of her Fit2Live friends and her partner Bud Gibson!
Dorsa consistently shows up to class 3-4 times each week and is a regular on our committed club board for 16 or more classes attended in a month!
For these reasons and many more, Dorsa has been chosen as our member of the month for April!
Read all about Dorsa and her amazing Fit2Live journey below!
Tell us a little about yourself, where you’re from, what you do outside of Fit2Live, family, hobbies, etc.
I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, I did my undergrad there and moved to Ann Arbor for graduate school. My parents and my older sister still live in Tehran, and I try to go visit every year if I can. I am a researcher at the University of Michigan and my focus is neural engineering, which involves monitoring and modulating neural activity for treatment of neurological disorders. Outside of Fit2Live I like traveling, skiing, EDM events, playing volleyball and boardgames with friends!
When and why did you get started at Fit2Live?
My first introduction to Fit2Live was back in 2019 through a Bring a Buddy workout with my roommate that was coached by Sharon. But it wasn’t until April 2022 that I felt the need for a new fitness routine because I was lacking motivation to workout consistently. I remembered enjoying Fit2Live’s atmosphere despite Sharon kicking my butt with so many overhead squats – so I decided to sign up!
What is your fondest memory at Fit2Live so far?
So many good memories, one of them is doing Fall Brawl with Bud!
What do you like most about Fit2Live, what keeps you coming back?
I love the coaches and the inclusive community at Fit2Live. I love that I feel welcomed as I am but also encouraged to challenge myself to learn the next skill. I love the mix of cardio, weightlifting, and gymnastics in the workouts, and I’m always excited to learn something new. Most importantly, showing up at the gym, completing intense workouts, and hanging out with the Fit2Live crew have helped me stay grounded and better cope with life’s stressors.
What does your perfect day look like?
Warm day at the beach with family and friends, good conversations and games.
If you could travel to any place in the world tomorrow, where would you go?
I would probably go to Zanzibar to explore the amazing wildlife, beaches, and culture!
What is an 1 unknown fact about you AND 1 talent that you have?
I play the piano sometimes. I am working on my singing skills though!
If you could make the workout “Dorsa”, what would it look like (movements, repetitions, etc)?
3 Rounds For Time of:
11 Strict dips
5 Burpees
11 Hang power clean + push press
5 Burpees
11 Strict pull ups
5 Burpees
11 Back squats
Favorites!
I’m not good at picking favorites but here is one favorite for each:
Movie: Interstellar
TV Show: Better Call Saul
Song: Comfortably Numb- Pink Floyd
Book: I’m Ok- You’re Ok
Quote: “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” — Friedrich Nietzsche
What daily habit has changed your life for the better?
Staying active everyday and adding more fiber to my diet.
What future fitness goal are you currently working towards?
I am working to build strength to recover form a couple injuries I am dealing with. I am also working towards doing strict pull ups with no assistance, and one day I want to do a muscle up!
THANKS FOR BEING AWESOME DORSA!
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AT FIT2LIVE!
NEXT UP: ALEX HEAD, MEMBER OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2025.
