Melissa Benavidez

I have always been very active, and I have loved exercising with other people. After the birth of my son, I decided to leave my job in accounting to pursue a fitness career. I started off by pursuing my Personal Trainer Certification through ACE. I then continued on to obtain my ACE Group Fitness Certification. As a new mom, I understood the challenges of getting back into shape after having a child. I decided to focus on post-partum fitness, and in 2015 I open my own fitness business FIT4MOM – Westminster/Thornton. I taught stroller-based boot camp classes to moms with young children. Each class incorporated different exercise stations which include strength training, cardio, and stretching.  I sold the business to an owner with growth a focus when the company grew to demand more than a part-time schedule. After that, I went to work for the City of Denver Parks and Recreation Department and the YMCA teaching group fitness classes including Cycling, Zumba, Yoga, and SilverSneakers.

I live in Denver, Colorado with my husband, son, and chocolate lab. I enjoy running, lifting weights, and yoga. As a family, we love to travel especially to warm places near the beach. We have frequently visited many Dreams and Secrets Resorts in Mexico and Costa Rica.