Shobha Reddy, fitness guru and Founder of Reddi2Workout, motivated and trained people across the Bay Area to reach their personal fitness goals.

With a Masters in Finance, Shobha worked as a top producer in Benham and other financial services organizations for over 15 years, before deciding to pursue her childhood interest in athletics, and becoming a certified fitness and strength trainer.

She taught at YMCA, Club One, and ICC before launching her studio Reddi2Workout, where she trained students and conducted workshops such as Beach Boot Camp. She held certifications in Yogalates, Bosu Training, Glider, Spinning, Medicine Ball, Pilates, and Free Weights.

Wanting to give something back to her community, Shobha primarily trained South Asians because she understood the diet and exercise challenges as well as health concerns unique to South Asians.

Shobha trained clients for marathons and prepared them to trek mountains. She also worked with Bharatanatyam dancers, using her experience as a fitness instructor and a former classical dancer to design a program to prepare them for the rigors of their Arangetrams.

Shobha Reddy was on the Wellness Committee of the South Asian Heart Center, and conducted numerous 6-week personal fitness programs for its participants.

She worked with the Living Strong Living Well Stanford Program where she trained cancer recovery patients in strength training.

Shobha had a deep and enduring interest in meditation and served as a preceptor to people interested in learning and practicing meditation to enhance their physical and mental well being.

She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother.

Read a blog post featuring Shobha here.

Read an article about Shobha's cancer journey here: https://bit.ly/2MBjQ5r

"Shobha was very special to the South Asian Heart Center and its mission and played a huge role in helping us create a healthier community. For that we are immensely indebted to her. She worked with our participants one on one and touched so many lives."

"Can’t forget the training sessions with her filled with laughter and chatter! She was so full of life motivating others!"

"She helped me recover from some injuries by helping me develop my flexibility and muscle strengths. She was so outgoing and personable, she could fill the time so easily with her stories and insights."

"I remember her excitement when she figured out the right motivation for someone to get fit, her pride in her fitness equipment and her joy in life."

"She inspired her generation of women to work out and reclaim their youth."