The story of Chisel N Stride

Athlete. Lawyer. Survivor - Why Saloni built Chisel N Stride

I founded Chisel N Stride with a unique perspective: the mindset of a competitive athlete, the precision of a lawyer, the knowledge of exercise science, and the resilience of a patient rebuilding from scratch.

The Corporate Connection: Efficiency is Non-Negotiable

As a former litigation lawyer in Sydney and Dubai, I spent over a decade in high-pressure environments. I know what it’s like to have a calendar that owns you. I created this studio for the professional who refuses to settle for "average" fitness just because they are short on time. Here, 45 minutes isn’t just a workout; it’s a high-impact tactical reset for your body and mind.

The Athlete’s Edge: Intermediate & Advanced Performance

With a degree in Human Biology, an Exercise Physiology qualification from Stanford Medical School (graduated with a 98% grade), and a background as a competitive tennis player who played internationally and had a junior world ranking, I speak the language of performance — from both sides of the whistle. For the fitness enthusiast, Chisel N Stride is where you find the “Gold Standard” of equipment—Woodway treadmills for elite stride work and heavy-load hypertrophy circuits. We don’t do “filler” movements; we build engines and sculpt physiques with professional-grade intensity, backed by the same science taught at one of the world’s leading medical schools. When I prepare Striders for their 5 km, I don’t just train the body, I train them for competition, coaching the strategic thinking it takes to race at their best. With this approach, Chisel N Stride members have gone on to win races across various age categories in Dubai.

The Recovery Journey: A Foundation for Every Beginner

In 2020, my journey took an unexpected turn: major spinal surgery. This experience stripped back everything I knew about movement and forced me to rebuild. This is why I am so passionate about the Strength, Stretch and Core elements of our studio.

If you are a beginner, or someone returning from injury, I have been where you are and designed personal training programs with you in mind. Rest assured, you are joining a studio that understands what it’s like to be nervous, scared, lack confidence and perhaps even confused. I am here to help you get over all these mental hurdles and exercising safely.

The Chisel N Stride Methodology

The Chisel N Stride "Sweat, Strength, Stretch" methodology ensures that no matter whether you do group classes or personal training, you are incorporating three critical pillars of fitness and moving toward a more resilient version of yourself.

• SWEAT: Build the aerobic capacity to power through your day.

• STRENGTH: Architect a body that is as strong as it is functional.

• STRETCH: Protect your longevity and reclaim your range of motion.