Carmen Torres Maldonado

Borned in Brooklyn NY from Puerto Rican parents and raised in Puerto Rico I am proud to say I am Puerto Rican. 

Fitness has always been a part of my life. At a young age in NY my mom signed me up for gymnastics and swim. 

In Puerto Rico in middle school was captain of volleyball team and enjoyed track and field.

In HS was intimated by volleyball seniors and withdrew from sports. However, I would go on walk/jogs with my dad and play racquetball at the courts or at the beach.

In college took up tennis and began participating in gym classes such as step and aerobics. Began getting interested in weight maintenance by joining Jenny Craig (keep in mind I was not over weight).

Weight lifting was something I tried but no much interested.

Throughout my adult years, movement in form of exercise or club dancing, walking streets and streets in NY, was always a part of my lifestyle.

At 51 years old I understand the importance of weight/strength training and look to add this on a daily basis through small consistent steps.

Most important to me is to engage others and share the importance of a healthier, fitter person. Being that example and pushing them out of their comfort zone.

I look to become certified as health coach in the next 5-10 yrs.