WHERE TRAINING MEETS RECOVERY
Sam’s Fitness Studio was created to bridge the gap between traditional gym training and professional recovery-focused conditioning. We believe fitness is not about pushing blindly—it’s about understanding how the body moves, heals, and performs over time.
Our approach is built for athletes, injury-recovering individuals, and anyone who wants long-term strength without pain.
WHY SAM’S FITNESS STUDIO EXISTS?
Sam’s Fitness Studio was founded with a clear purpose—to create a training space where performance, recovery, and safety coexist. Too often, athletes and fitness enthusiasts are forced to choose between pushing hard and staying healthy.
We saw the need for a structured environment where movement quality, posture, injury prevention, and recovery are given as much importance as strength and conditioning. This studio is built for those who want to train intelligently, avoid setbacks, and build a body that supports long-term performance.
FOUNDER PROFILE
SAM MANUEL
ACE & ACSM Certified Fitness Professional
Sam Manuel is an ACE and ACSM certified fitness professional with over three years of hands-on experience across personal training, rehabilitation, and fitness club operations. His expertise lies in designing highly customized training programs that support injury recovery, prevent future setbacks, and enhance athletic performance.
With a deep understanding of functional movement and recovery-based training, Sam has worked with a wide spectrum of clients—ranging from competitive athletes to individuals rebuilding strength after injury or surgery. His coaching style is client-centric, detail-oriented, and results-driven, ensuring that every program is aligned with the client’s physical condition, goals, and long-term well-being.
To date, Sam has successfully trained 1,000+ clients, including 300+ individuals focused on rehabilitation and recovery, building a strong reputation for delivering consistent and measurable outcomes.
CORE EXPERTISE & SPECIALIZATIONS
Injury rehabilitation & post-surgery recovery
Prehabilitation & injury prevention training
Functional strength & movement correction
Athlete performance enhancement
Posture correction & mobility training
Client assessment & progress tracking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rehab Specialist, Personal Trainer & Club Manager
Prehab 121 Academy, Pune
May 2022 – Present
At Prehab 121 Academy, Sam plays a key role in bridging rehabilitation and performance training. His responsibilities extend beyond coaching to include leadership, mentoring, and operational excellence.
Key Contributions:
Designed and delivered rehabilitation-focused training programs tailored to individual injury history, movement limitations, and recovery timelines.
Conducted in-depth client assessments, consultations, and onboarding, ensuring each program was safe, effective, and goal-oriented.
Actively monitored client progress and refined training plans to maintain high success and recovery rates.
Managed day-to-day fitness club operations, including scheduling, staff coordination, and service quality.
Mentored junior trainers and fitness students, contributing to the academy’s educational and professional development initiatives.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Sam believes that true fitness is built on movement quality, not just intensity. His approach emphasizes correct mechanics, controlled progression, and balanced training to help clients build resilient bodies that perform well under stress.
He is deeply committed to helping individuals regain confidence in their movement—whether that means returning to sport after injury, correcting long-standing pain issues, or achieving peak physical performance.
