At the heart of My Workout Space in Goa is Princy Mehta, a mobility specialist and internal strength coach who has dedicated her career to helping people move better, perform stronger, and live healthier lives. With a coaching philosophy centered on performance and well-being, Mehta works with both everyday individuals and athletes, guiding them toward a lifestyle she describes as being “Strong, Wild, and Happy.”
Her approach is rooted in the belief that fitness is not limited to physical appearance but is instead about building resilience, capability, and joy through movement. Over the years, she has helped numerous clients discover strength not only in their bodies but also in their mindset.
A Philosophy Built on Balance
Princy Mehta’s training philosophy is built on a simple yet powerful concept, health functions like a tripod supported by three essential elements: movement, nutrition, and recovery. According to her, these three components must remain balanced for individuals to perform at their best.
If even one of these elements is neglected, overall performance and well-being can decline. This balanced approach shapes how she trains both athletes and individuals seeking a healthier lifestyle. Rather than focusing on short-term goals, her coaching encourages sustainable habits that support long-term health and physical capability.
From Dance Studios to a Dedicated Fitness Community
Mehta’s journey in Goa’s fitness space spans more than a decade. She began her professional path in 2013 as a choreographer and dance instructor. By 2015, she expanded her work into group fitness training, leading strength and conditioning sessions across studios, gyms, and schools.
For several years she operated as a freelance coach, gradually building a reputation within the local fitness community. When the pandemic reshaped how people approached exercise, she shifted her sessions outdoors for nearly three years, creating movement experiences in open spaces.
By 2024, Mehta began searching for a permanent location where she could bring together different forms of movement under one roof. Around the same time, she met another coach who shared a similar vision for a more inclusive and community-driven training environment. Together, they co-founded My Workout Space, transforming their shared philosophy into a dedicated fitness studio.
Rethinking the Traditional Gym Environment
From the outset, the founders of My Workout Space were clear about their intention to create something different from a typical gym. Instead of a rigid or intimidating environment, they envisioned a welcoming space where individuals could train comfortably and confidently.
Today, the studio reflects that vision. Around 90 percent of its clients are women, many of whom are entrepreneurs, leaders, healers, and professionals who already pursue personal growth in different aspects of their lives. The space was designed to be warm, inclusive, and supportive, an environment where people feel encouraged rather than judged.
An Outdoor Fitness Experience
One of the most distinctive features of My Workout Space is its setting. The studio is located on an open rooftop surrounded by greenery, offering fresh air and a sense of connection with nature.
Unlike enclosed gyms filled with machines, this outdoor environment allows participants to train in a more natural and relaxed atmosphere. The open design welcomes people from all walks of life and even allows pets to be part of the experience. The result is a training environment that feels less like a conventional fitness facility and more like a community gathering space.
The StrongWildHappy Community
Beyond structured workouts, Mehta has given rise to a movement-driven community known as StrongWildHappy since 2019. This collective brings together individuals who share a love for movement and the outdoors.
For Mehta and her team, the idea is simple yet meaningful: movement has the power to nourish not only the body but also the mind and spirit. The StrongWildHappy philosophy celebrates the idea that strength and freedom go hand in hand. For many members, embracing movement in nature becomes a source of joy and personal fulfillment.
Training for Strength and Longevity
Mobility and strength training form the foundation of Mehta’s coaching practice. She believes that building strong muscles, resilient connective tissue, and healthy joints is essential for long-term performance and injury prevention.
Mobility training allows joints to access their full range of motion, improving efficiency and control during movement. Strength training, on the other hand, builds the body’s ability to generate and sustain force. Together, these elements create a foundation that supports both athletic performance and everyday activities.
For professional and amateur athletes, such as swimmers, runners, climbers, dancers, and aerial artists, this training enhances performance and endurance. For everyday individuals, it helps maintain functional strength and physical independence over time.
Transformational Stories from the Studio
Over the years, Mehta’s coaching has helped clients achieve remarkable personal milestones. One particularly memorable example is her work with swimmer Aru Bose, who trained with her for six months while preparing to swim the English Channel as part of a relay team.
The training focused heavily on mobility, particularly increasing joint space in the shoulders, spine, and scapula to support the demands of long-distance swimming. Strength and connective tissue conditioning were also essential components, helping Bose develop the endurance required for extended time in the water.
In June 2025, Bose successfully completed the English Channel relay, an achievement that highlighted the effectiveness of the specialized training approach. Equally meaningful are the smaller victories that occur in everyday life. One client, a young mother of a one-year-old child, shared how strength training enabled her not only to lift her son comfortably but also carry his toys and bags at the same time. For Mehta, moments like these represent the true impact of functional strength training.
A Dynamic Space for Movement
A typical day at My Workout Space reflects the diversity of movement practices offered at the studio. Mehta herself coaches during morning sessions several days a week and also leads evening classes.
The studio hosts a team of coaches who specialize in different disciplines, including strength and conditioning, aerial training, parkour, calisthenics, dance, and kickboxing. This variety allows participants to experience movement in multiple forms, encouraging exploration and adaptability within the body.
Shifting the Fitness Narrative
Throughout her career, Mehta has observed a gradual shift in how people perceive fitness. The focus has moved from simply wanting to lose weight toward a desire to become stronger and more capable.
However, she believes there is still work to be done in educating people about healthy body composition. Rather than striving for a specific body shape, she encourages individuals to build adequate lean muscle mass while maintaining healthy levels of body fat to support hormonal balance and overall well-being. Her coaching mantra reflects this philosophy clearly: train for longevity if you are part of the general population, and train for performance if you are an athlete.
Creativity Beyond the Studio
Outside the world of coaching, Princy Mehta continues to express her creative side. A dancer, singer, and performer at heart, she draws inspiration from artistic expression, which naturally influences her movement-based coaching style.
Looking Ahead: Growing a Movement Culture
The vision for My Workout Space extends far beyond individual training sessions. Mehta and her team are focused on building both the My Workout Space and StrongWildHappy communities into a vibrant and supportive movement network in Goa. Their goal is to grow these communities into a strong collective of over 200 members by 2026. Ultimately, they hope to cultivate a culture where exercise is not viewed as an occasional activity or hobby, but as a natural and essential part of everyday life.
Through thoughtful coaching, an inclusive environment, and a deep passion for movement, My Workout Space continues to redefine how people in Goa experience fitness, transforming it from routine exercise into a shared lifestyle rooted in strength, freedom, and connection.
