Debbie Martinez

I'm originally from California. I married a Naval Officer and ended up living in Bahrain. I really got interested in fitness when I lived in Bahrain. There was really nothing else to do there besides shop, eat and drink! I lived in Bahrain for 2 years. After moving to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, I got serious about getting certified to teach group fitness. I lived in Victoria for 3 years. From there I moved to Annapolis, Maryland where I reside now. I have taught group fitness at Premier Fitness since 2002 and I have taught group fitness at 24 Hour Fitness since they opened in Annapolis in 2009. Most of the personal training that I do is in my own home. I enjoy the balance of group x and personal training. I also was a running coach for the Girls on the Run program - (Girls on the Run of the Greater Chesapeake). I coached girls in this after school program from 2003 to 2008. This program is much more than a running program! Girls learn teamwork, self respect, how to set goals, dangers for drugs and alcohol, etc. It was an awesome experience for me as well as my daughter, Caitlin who was in the program for those 5 years! I am currently engaged to a wonderful man....my soulmate! I have two children from previous marriages....Christopher - age 27 and Caitlin - age 15. My Motto: Don't settle for what you know you can do!!!!! Challenge yourself every day!! ;)