Selena Samuela

Selena Samuela
Born
Italy
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Fitness instructor
EmployerPeloton Interactive, Inc.
PartnerMatt Virtue

Selena Samuela is an Italian-American Peloton instructor based in New York.[1] She was born and raised in Italy until she was eleven years old when her family relocated to Elmira, New York.[2]

Following college in Hawaii, Samuela moved to New York City where she studied acting at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She used stunt lessons as an attempt to begin work as an actor before becoming an amateur boxer following her work at Gleason's Gym.[2] Samuela was recruited to work for Peloton Interactive after teaching fitness classes and working as a personal trainer at a boutique studio.[2][3] In addition to fitness classes, Samuela is a runner and plays golf.[4][5]

Samuela married Matt Virtue in Palm Beach, Florida in March 2022.[6][7] She lives in Rye, New York.[8]

Their son was born on December 17, 2022.[9]

References

  1. ^ Miller, Caitlin (29 October 2020). "Try This Top Fitness Instructor's Tips For Easing Back Into Workouts After a Hiatus". POPSUGAR Fitness. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Konstantinovsky, Michelle (9 September 2021). "The Inspiring Resilience of Peloton's Selena Samuela After Unimaginable Heartbreak". Shape. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  3. ^ McCoy, Jenny (2021-12-07). "5 Things to Know Before You Try the New Peloton Boxing Classes". SELF. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  4. ^ Millard, Elizabeth (2022-08-12). "Running Unlocked Joy for this Well-Known Fitness Instructor". Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. ^ "Peloton instructor Selena Samuela is hooked on golf, even the days she struggles". Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. ^ Boucher, Ashley (28 May 2021). "Peloton Instructor Selena Samuela Engaged to Tech CEO Matt Virtue — See His 'Epic' Golf Course Proposal". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  7. ^ Kimble, Lindsay. "Peloton's Selena Samuela Is Married to Matt Virtue! See Photos from Their Palm Beach Wedding". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  8. ^ Guzewicz, Amelia (2022-04-13). "Women Golfers Grow the Game in Westchester County". Westchester Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  9. ^ Andaloro, Angela (2022-12-20). "Peloton's Selena Samuela Welcomes First Baby, Son Torin James: 'My Little Baby Shark'". Retrieved 2024-04-06.


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