Sheila Gerard

Sheila Gerard, Licensed Zumba® Instructor

Owner, Lifestyle Diva LLC

I know that being healthy doesn’t have to be boring.  That’s why I became a Zumba® instructor.  Zumba® allows you to get moving, get fit, and have fun all in the same class.  I love that Zumba® is known as exercise in disguise.  It is for everybody and every body type. 

I started LifeStyle Diva LLC in 2016 after working in Corporate America for over 30 years in various management positions. I made the decision after I started my lifestyle change in 2014 when I began my weight loss and running journey. During this journey, I saw a need to motivate and inspire women to change and improve their lifestyles.   My mission is to motivate and inspire women to connect with other women in a lifestyle of wellness through mind, body, and spirit.

As I prepared for my life changing journey, I became a licensed Zumba® Instructor in March 2014.  Since then I have obtained my licenses to teach Zumba®, Zumba® Toning, Zumba® Gold, Zumba® Gold Toning, Zumba® Kids, Zumba® Kids Jr. and Aqua Zumba®, I also have a Zumba® educational AB Core Specialty. 

I love teaching Zumba® classes.  My students range in age from four (4) to 93 years old.  I love to motivate, inspire and help my students achieve their goals. By teaching such a broad range of students, I have gained the ability to connect with students of all ages

In addition, I teach other fitness classes such as hustle (line-dance) classes and weighted hula hoop classes.

I am a promotor of a fit lifestyle.  I am a motivational speaker and sponsor various events such as Vision Board Parties, Mad Hatter Tea Parties, Small Business & Recordkeeping Seminars and pop up events for other small business entrepreneurs.  

I am member of the Zumba® Instructor Network (ZIN), GirlTrek, RUNdetroit Flight Club, Black Girls Run and a Girls on The Run Coach.

I sponsor Zumbathon fundraisers to help raise money for various charities.  I also volunteer with Girls on the Run, Komen Detroit Race for the Cure and Michigan Opera Theatre.

I am currently pursuing my certification as a Lifestyle Fitness Coach.