Yadira "Yaya" Vargas empowers you to find the intentionality behind your movement. She believes the why defines your how—getting the results you want, in and out of the gym.

Bringing her innate sense of helpfulness to coaching, she encourages the freedom and power to move in a way that suits your daily mood but grounded intention. Known to be adaptable, Yaya says that fitness should feel good—not be a punishment.

Her nonlinear journey into fitness started with a humanitarian career. Traveling to disaster-stricken areas to offer aid, Yaya found herself enjoying helping others, but also the physical requirements of the gig. Returning home and settling into a marketing career, she knew something was missing. At a turning point, Yaya stumbled across a gym in Manhattan, and knew her fate was decided—the visceral impact fitness had hooked her.

Learn more about Yaya and the journey that led her to becoming a Bodybuilding.com Master Coach in this latest podcast episode.