Sumaya Dalmia (Founder SUMAYA) is renowned for her contribution towards changing the face of the Indian fitness industry over the last two decades. She has been one of the leading pioneers of the industry since 1997. An economics graduate from St.Stephens College, Delhi, her passion for sports led her to foray into the world of fitness as early as 1997. Backed with an MSc in Sports Science and various certifications from The American College of Sports Medicine ( Pilates, Pre, and Postnatal fitness, Sports performance, kettlebell, exercise mechanics), she is a firm believer in tailor-made training for every unique individual.
She started her entrepreneurial journey with ‘SUMAYA’ – Delhi’s first state-of-the-art personal training studio, which focuses on customized fitness routines with a complete focus on individual lifestyle management. Since then, ‘SUMAYA’ is recognized as a leading homegrown wellness brand, which now boasts of several premium locations with strategic corporate partners like DLF, MAX ESTATES, THE QUORUM CLUB (DELHI AND MUMBAI), and THE ANANDA SPA in the Himalayas.
Over the years, Sumaya has become a renowned name in the fitness industry with a loyal social media following and clientele.
For her contribution in this field, she has been awarded ‘Celebrity Trainer of the Year’ by Vogue in 2016 and Elle India 2018. She has also been awarded ‘The Entrepreneur of the Decade’ in the field of Health and Wellness by the Women’s Economic Forum 2017.
At the forefront of fitness and nutrition, Sumaya’s custom and holistic approach towards wellness have made her one of the most sought-after health professionals in India.
Sumaya Dalmia is a regular columnist for the Mint Newspaper, under ‘The Fitness Trail’, and leaves the mark of her words for Harper’s Bazaar, Women’s Health, etc. Elected as one of the Top Five fitness professionals in the country by Women’s Health Magazine, she has contributed immensely with her knowledge and experience to various publications like Spa Asia, Cosmopolitan, The Hindustan Times, The Times of India, to name a few. She has trained models at the Elite Model Academy, hosted several Health and Fitness programs on television including a daily show on Zee TV which ran for 140 episodes. The list of her achievements is endless and she still continues aspiring and inspiring hundreds of people and forums.
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