UpBeat Fitness by Michelle Rainone 2.64

I am a mom of two beautiful babies, wife & full-time Stenographer.

I have been teaching Zumba Fitness since 2013, although group fitness has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember!

My journey began when I was a young child; exercising to my mom's Jane Fonda videos in my living room! I absolutely loved the choreography (although cheesy) and the energy that came from a group setting. I started creating choreography to my own dances in my bedroom to perform for family and friends. As a teenager, I began attending Tae Bo classes (oh yes, the 90s!).

When I was 18, I became addicted to step aerobics, kickboxing & hi-lo. Anything with choreography, I LOVED.

After giving birth to my first baby in 2010, I decided to try Zumba Fitness. WOW this workout had everything I wanted and more!

The energy, choreography, Latin rhythms were the perfect combination; not to mention I was drenched in sweat from such an amazing workout. I was hooked. My body & mood started changing and I felt like I found my calling!

I have led classes at Rec Centers, Fitness Studios, Gyms & run my own classes at a local studio for many years. My experience includes teaching 1 to over 100 participants and have led at many fundraisers, marathon runs & more!

In addition to my Zumba Licenses, I have achieved Advanced BCRPA Group Fitness Leader Status & hold an active First Aid & CPR with AED Certification.

My family has been extremely supportive along this journey & they have pushed me at my low points to continue teaching, even though life, at times, comes with stress & challenges.

I am so fortunate to able to teach Zumba & YOU are the ones keeping this amazing workout going.

When you are in my class, leave stress at the door & take time for yourself!

Zumba IS THE BEST, come see what I'm talking about!