I’m Madalene Aponte. Originally from Puerto Rico. I’ve been teaching group fitness for over 30 years and I truly believe in the “magic” of group exercise.
I’m also a personal trainer and fitness educator. Teaching, training and helping develop instructors and programs is my passion. I’m a former Olympic athlete in TaeKown-do and I’ve been a Lead Master Trainer for Zumba Fitness for over 14 years. I believe exercise should be fun, effective and sustainable. This is why I teach several forms of fitness and LOVE to teach dance and strength training. I’m a proud mother of 3 and an amateur Master’s 50+ Bikini Bodybuilder.
Certifications:
- NASM – NUTRITION COACH
- ACE – PERSONAL TRAINER
- AFAA – GROUP EX INSTRUCTOR
- AFAA – STEP INSTRUCTOR
- SCHWINN CYCLING INSTRUCTOR
- 3RD DEGREE BLACK BELT (TKD)
- YOGA ALLIANCE TEACHER
- ZUMBA FITNESS (ALL LICENSES AND SPECIALTIES)
- STRONG NATION
- SCOTT PILATES
- POLYFIT
- BA EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (University of Puerto Rico)