Our Bloomington location is now closed. Thank you for being part of the journey
Ummah Fit Gym & Wellness Center
Our Bloomington location is now closed. Thank you for being part of the journey
At Ummah Fit, its a Full Package Experience
Boutique Group Fitness Experience
At Ummah Fit, our 45-minute trainer-led group workouts are designed for women of all fitness levels—whether you're a beginner, advanced, older, or younger. Combining strength, cardio, and Islamic-inspired routines, our expert trainers guide you through sessions that help you reshape both your physical and mental well-being. Together, you’ll grow stronger and build a sense of unity in a supportive, faith-based community.
Dedicated Training Spaces for Women
At Ummah Fit Gym & Wellness Center, we provide dedicated training spaces for women to ensure comfort and privacy. Our approach respects cultural and religious values, offering a modern and inclusive fitness experience. This commitment creates a welcoming environment for all members, regardless of background or faith, where everyone can train with confidence and peace.
All-Women Fitness Classes 7 Days a Week!
Ummah Fit offers more than just workouts. With your membership, you’ll receive access to
- child watch services,
- personalized nutrition plans,
- unlimited fitness camps,
- and one-on-one focus meetings.
Our approach is tailored to support your overall well-being, addressing mental, physical, and spiritual health in alignment with Islamic principles. This comprehensive offering ensures you’re fully supported on your fitness journey, with guidance designed to fit your lifestyle.
Member Testimonials (via the Mindbody App)
Get To Know Your Trainers!
Amaiya Zafar – Co-Founder & Trainer | Retired Amateur Boxer | Trailblazer in Women’s Sports
Dr. Lauren Frank Doctor of Occupational Therapy | Personal Trainer | Trauma-Informed Fitness Coach
Amaiya Zafar – Co-Founder & Trainer | Retired Amateur Boxer | Trailblazer in Women’s Sports
Amaiya Zafar is a nationally recognized athlete, advocate, and leader with a powerful legacy of breaking barriers in the world of competitive sports. As the Gym Lead at Ummah Fit Gym & Wellness Center, she brings unmatched expertise in performance training, sports psychology, and group dynamics—infused with deep empathy, discipline, and i
Amaiya Zafar is a nationally recognized athlete, advocate, and leader with a powerful legacy of breaking barriers in the world of competitive sports. As the Gym Lead at Ummah Fit Gym & Wellness Center, she brings unmatched expertise in performance training, sports psychology, and group dynamics—infused with deep empathy, discipline, and inspiration.
Amaiya holds a degree in Sports Science, which fuels her evidence-based and holistic approach to fitness coaching. Her leadership style reflects her lived experience as a professional athlete and changemaker. She creates inclusive, empowering fitness environments where women are uplifted, challenged, and supported.
She made global headlines as the first hijab-wearing boxer to compete in national and international tournaments after successfully overturning discriminatory headgear bans in USA Boxing, AIBA, and the Olympics. Her advocacy forever changed the rules, opening doors for Muslim women across the world to compete without compromising their values.
Amaiya’s story has been featured in:
- National Geographic
- ESPN, CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera
- Time Magazine (International Women’s Day)
- Minnesota History Museum
- U.S. school curriculums as a symbol of strength, justice, and perseverance
She has also been:
- Featured in Ford’s commercial campaign
- A speaker at WE Day events
- Spotlighted in Jared Leto’s documentary Day in the Life of an American and Day in the Life of a Muslim
As a retired boxer, Amaiya now focuses on developing fitness programs that are empowering, personalized, and rooted in long-term wellness. Her commitment to fostering culturally aware, body-positive, and trauma-informed spaces makes her a key pillar of Ummah Fit’s holistic vision.
Titles & Accomplishments:
- First hijab-wearing boxer to change AIBA/Olympic rules
- Retired U.S. Amateur Boxer
- Gym Lead & Co-Founder, Ummah Fit Gym & Wellness Center
Credentials:
- Degree in Sports Science
- Group Fitness Leader (Specializing in strength, boxing, and functional fitness)
Athletic Achievements:
- 🥇 Ringside World Championship Belt
- 🥊 Golden Gloves Champion
- 🏆 Sugar Bert National Title Belt
Simona, Certified Head Trainer | RKC Kettlebell, TRX, CrossFit, Pilates, Massage Therapist
Dr. Lauren Frank Doctor of Occupational Therapy | Personal Trainer | Trauma-Informed Fitness Coach
Amaiya Zafar – Co-Founder & Trainer | Retired Amateur Boxer | Trailblazer in Women’s Sports
Simona knows firsthand what it means to transform from the inside out. After losing 35 pounds through Kettlebell Bootcamps, she not only found a love for fitness—but a passion for helping others break through their limits. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, she brings deep experience and heartfelt purpose to every class.
Her worko
Simona knows firsthand what it means to transform from the inside out. After losing 35 pounds through Kettlebell Bootcamps, she not only found a love for fitness—but a passion for helping others break through their limits. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, she brings deep experience and heartfelt purpose to every class.
Her workouts are empowering and challenging—designed to push you beyond your comfort zone so you can discover your true strength. Simona has coached CrossFit, competed in local competitions, and completed numerous 5Ks, a half marathon, and a triathlon.
With a warm, no-nonsense style, she supports women of all ages and abilities in building strength, confidence, and self-belief. Whether you're swinging kettlebells, tackling a TRX circuit, or powering through bootcamp, Simona brings purpose, encouragement, and heart.
Outside the gym, Simona is a professional photographer, a licensed massage therapist, and a proud mother of three grown daughters and a high school son.
Certifications:
- RKC Kettlebell Instructor
- TRX Suspension Training
- CrossFit Level 1 Coach
- NETA-Certified Personal Trainer
- Pilates, Cycle, and Bootcamp Instructor
- Certified Massage Therapist
Dr. Lauren Frank Doctor of Occupational Therapy | Personal Trainer | Trauma-Informed Fitness Coach
Dr. Lauren Frank Doctor of Occupational Therapy | Personal Trainer | Trauma-Informed Fitness Coach
Brooke Echter, LAT, ATC – Certified Athletic Trainer | Strength Coach | Injury Prevention Specialist
Lauren is a licensed Doctor of Occupational Therapy with a deep passion for wellness that honors the mind, body, and spirit. With specialized expertise in trauma-informed care, adaptive physical activity, and inclusive coaching, she brings a uniquely thoughtful and empowering presence to the Ummah Fit community.
Lauren’s approach to fitnes
Lauren is a licensed Doctor of Occupational Therapy with a deep passion for wellness that honors the mind, body, and spirit. With specialized expertise in trauma-informed care, adaptive physical activity, and inclusive coaching, she brings a uniquely thoughtful and empowering presence to the Ummah Fit community.
Lauren’s approach to fitness is deeply rooted in healing. Her background spans working with neurodiverse individuals, women managing chronic pain, and community-based wellness programs. Her goal is to create safe, uplifting spaces where women can reconnect with their strength, restore their bodies, and grow in confidence. She is especially committed to supporting those who may have felt left out of traditional fitness environments—offering compassionate, empowering coaching that sees the whole person.
At Ummah Fit, Dr. Lauren helps members push beyond limitations, cultivate resilience, and pursue health as a sustainable and joyful journey. Her knowledge in occupational therapy infuses every session with intentionality, while her practical coaching skills help each client build strength at their own pace.
Outside of training, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and participating in initiatives that promote access and equity in health and fitness.
Certifications & Credentials:
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- Certified Personal Trainer – American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Certified Health Coach – ACE
- Trauma-Informed Weight Lifting Level 1
- Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) – Adaptive Training Academy
- Group Exercise Instructor
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Brooke Echter, LAT, ATC – Certified Athletic Trainer | Strength Coach | Injury Prevention Specialist
Sana Jafferi | Strength & Pilates Instructor | Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Nutrition Coach
Brooke Echter, LAT, ATC – Certified Athletic Trainer | Strength Coach | Injury Prevention Specialist
Brooke Echter brings over a decade of experience in strength training, sports performance, and injury rehabilitation. Her fitness journey began at just 15 years old, when she started lifting weights to enhance her athletic performance in high school volleyball, softball, and track & field. That passion eventually evolved into a career tha
Brooke Echter brings over a decade of experience in strength training, sports performance, and injury rehabilitation. Her fitness journey began at just 15 years old, when she started lifting weights to enhance her athletic performance in high school volleyball, softball, and track & field. That passion eventually evolved into a career that combines her love for sports with her curiosity for the human body.
Brooke holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Athletic Training. She currently serves as a high school athletic trainer, where she supports student-athletes with injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and recovery. Her favorite form of care? Getting more people involved in strength training for its lifelong health benefits.
At Ummah Fit, Brooke brings a high-energy, practical, and empathetic approach to fitness. Her classes emphasize functional movement, strength-building, and helping women move confidently and pain-free through every stage of life. Her background in corrective exercise and sports therapy adds a thoughtful layer of injury prevention and care to her coaching.
Outside of work, Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband, Ty, and their dogs, Lady and Echo. You’ll often find her hiking, traveling, playing sports, creating art, or coaching strength classes in her free time.
Certifications
- Licensed & Certified Athletic Trainer (LAT, ATC)
- CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
- Graston Technique M1
- First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
Sana Jafferi | Strength & Pilates Instructor | Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Nutrition Coach
Sana Jafferi | Strength & Pilates Instructor | Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Nutrition Coach
Sana Jafferi | Strength & Pilates Instructor | Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Nutrition Coach
Sana is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM) with nearly a decade of experience in strength training, Pilates-based movement, and women’s wellness. Her fitness journey has spanned everything from heavy hypertrophy lifting to yoga and mobility work, giving her a deep understanding of how the body grows, adapts,
Sana is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM) with nearly a decade of experience in strength training, Pilates-based movement, and women’s wellness. Her fitness journey has spanned everything from heavy hypertrophy lifting to yoga and mobility work, giving her a deep understanding of how the body grows, adapts, and restores.
At Ummah Fit, Sana brings this holistic approach to her classes, creating empowering strength and Pilates-inspired workouts that help women build confidence, resilience, and a strong mind–body connection. She emphasizes training in a way that aligns with each woman’s unique body — including her energy levels, hormones, and natural rhythms — so movement feels supportive rather than stressful.
As part of the Ummah Fit trainer team, Sana leads with encouragement, compassion, and intentional coaching. Her classes are designed to help women feel seen, safe, and capable, leaving every session feeling grounded, energized, and proud of what their bodies can do. For Sana, fitness is more than physical — it is community, self-awareness, and stepping into the strongest version of yourself, inside and out.
Education & Credentials
- Certified Personal Trainer — National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Certified Nutrition Coach — National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- CPR/BLS Certified — National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Kathleen Ambre Aamodt, RYT-235 Yoga Instructor
Sana Jafferi | Strength & Pilates Instructor | Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Nutrition Coach
Sana Jafferi | Strength & Pilates Instructor | Certified Personal Trainer | Certified Nutrition Coach
Kathleen iKathleen Ambre Aamodt is a certified yoga instructor who brings a calm, grounded, and beginner-friendly approach to her classes. Trained through Devanadi Yoga in Minneapolis, Kathleen blends Hatha and restorative practices, integrating movement, breathwork, and meditation.
Her teaching emphasizes intentional movement, body awaren
Kathleen iKathleen Ambre Aamodt is a certified yoga instructor who brings a calm, grounded, and beginner-friendly approach to her classes. Trained through Devanadi Yoga in Minneapolis, Kathleen blends Hatha and restorative practices, integrating movement, breathwork, and meditation.
Her teaching emphasizes intentional movement, body awareness, and trauma-informed care, with sensitivity to cultural values, modesty considerations, and individual comfort levels. Kathleen is mindful of the diverse backgrounds students bring into the space and creates an environment where participants can engage in ways that feel respectful, accessible, and empowering.
Whether new to yoga or returning to the mat, Kathleen’s classes invite presence, balance, and sustainable growth.
Your Fitness. Your Choice. Your Ummah.
We honor your wellness journey with workouts that nurture both body and spirit.
At Ummah Fit, every movement has meaning, building strength that serves your purpose.
Why Choose Ummah Fit
WHY UMMAH FIT WORKS
✔Strength You Can Feel
Every workout is intentionally programmed to help women gain strength, lose inches, build stamina, and move with confidence.
✔ Safe, Women-Only Space
Private, faith-friendly, and uplifting. A judgment-free place where women feel seen, heard, and supported.
✔ Trauma-Informed Trainers
Our certified instructors understand how to train women safely — with injury prevention, proper form, and emotional safety in mind.
✔ Child Watch Available
Moms can finally prioritize themselves without worrying. Child watch is available during most morning and evening sessions.
✔ Community & Sisterhood
Women don’t just work out here — they grow together. The environment is positive, encouraging, and rooted in wellness.
✔ Consistency = Transformation
Showing up 3–5 days a week at Ummah Fit reshapes your body, boosts your mental health, increases energy levels, and builds lifelong habits.
WHAT WE OFFER — 7 Days a Week
Every week includes:
- Strength days (upper + lower body)
- Endurance / cardio days
- Core-focused training
- Mobility & recovery
- Yoga / mind-body work
- Child watch availability
This balanced rotation means you don’t have to guess what to do — we plan it for you.
UMMAH FIT —Body • Mind • Soul Transformation
At Ummah Fit, women train in a private, faith-conscious environment designed to build strength, confidence, discipline, and inner peace. Our programs blend functional fitness, mobility training, mindful recovery, and community support — helping you transform your body, nourish your mind, and uplift your soul.
We offer trainer-led classes 7 days a week, providing a complete wellness experience with child watch available for most classes.
THE UMMAH FIT PROMISE
At Ummah Fit, you will:
- Get stronger
- Gain confidence
- Improve your mental health
- Build consistency
- Reduce stress
- Strengthen your faith and discipline
- Join a community that wants to see you succeed
Your wellness is not a luxury — it is a right.
And we built Ummah Fit for you.
Dear Ummah Fit Community, Salaam Alaikum Wr Wb,
With a heavy heart, we share that Ummah Fit has officially closed. We are deeply grateful for the community, trust, and memories we built together—it truly meant everything to us.
All memberships have been canceled, and any eligible refunds will be processed within 5–7 business days.
This is not the end—just a transition. If you’d like to stay connected for future projects and new spaces, we would love to keep in touch.
Thank you for being part of this journey 🤍