The team

Ilaria Montagnani is an internationally acclaimed fitness expert who founded Powerstrike in 1995. Inspired by the idea of pushing physical limits to build mental strength, she combined her martial arts background with contemporary choreography to develop a groundbreaking approach to group fitness.

When she’s not teaching at her Virtual Studio or at packed studios in New York City, Ilaria travels the world sharing Powerstrike’s inspirational workouts. She has trained instructors and developed programs for facilities in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Italy, and throughout South America.

Watch Ilaria’s documentary, Stronger For Life, to learn more about her journey fighting breast cancer.

Read Ilaria’s blog for her thoughts on fitness, strength, motivation and more!

Elizabeth is certified in POWERSTRIKE Kickboxing, Impact, and Atletica. She holds a Doctorate in Public Health and is also the President of Fitwell Group, LLC. Her enthusiasm and passion for teaching give her students the energy to push through her challenging workouts. This girl from Havana will get you chiseled and sizzled!

Elizebeth is featured in several of the Powerstrike OnDemand and YouTube videos.

Omar “The Titan” Sandoval holds Powerstrike certifications in POWERSTRIKE Kickboxing, Bodystrikes, Impact, Forza, and Atletica and can be seen working out alongside Ilaria on several of the Powerstrike OnDemand and YouTube videos. Omar is extremely driven in his workouts, constantly challenging and encouraging class participants to achieve a higher level, both physically and mentally. In addition to his work ethic, Omar possesses a unique energy, a Latin sense of rhythm, and a flamboyant personality, which combine to create a dynamic class environment unlike any other.

Stephen holds Powerstrike certifications in Atletica, POWERSTRIKE Kickboxing, Impact, and Forza. He holds a national personal training certification with NETA, a group fitness certification with AFAA, and completed 180 hours with the Equinox Fitness Training Institute. He has appeared in or been featured on The Martha Stewart Show, Nightline, ABC News, Telemundo, The New York Times, Rate Your Burn, and Running Caffeinated. Stephen believes that a great workout embraces the principles of periodization, is infused with music, and, most importantly, is fun!

Stephen is featured in several of the Powerstrike OnDemand and YouTube videos.

Sabrina is certified in POWERSTRIKE Kickboxing, Impact, and Forza. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as Kettlebell Concepts–certified. Sabrina grew up in Massachusetts and came to New York from Miami, where she received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami. After moving to New York, Sabrina took up boxing and martial arts. She competed as an amateur boxer, holding a title in her weight division. Sabrina shows her students that they can achieve success the way she has – through hard work and perseverance.

Sabrina is featured in several of the Powerstrike OnDemand and YouTube videos.