Isabel Arias

My athletic training began when I was 13 years old. After only a few months of training, I was running marathons and winning competitions for Cuba. I travelled throughout the world as an athlete representing my country. During this exciting time of my life, I thought of myself as a “millionaire of happiness.” My pursuit of excellence was driven by my heart and spirit rather than by material things. I was hooked on the joy of running, dancing, and my dream of becoming a fitness instructor.

I originally from Cuba. In Havana, I helped to teach Latin dances at a German travel agency that had a dance company. In terms of formal education in Cuba, I studied for five years to obtain a bachelor’s degree in physical education. I finished this program when I was 20 years old. I then studied kinesiology for another six years to obtain a degree from the University of Cuba. Beside it I studied  Shiatsu and Tui Na massages, QiGong and I worked as a terapeutic masajist. 

In Canada, I have taken many courses to pursue my personal goal of becoming the best possible fitness teacher. In addition to obtaining credentials to teach many types of ZUMBA®, I am (BCRPA) certified to teach fitness. I also studied fitness theory and exercise physiology, Osteofit, functional fitness for seniors, aquafit, Aqua Zumba, Zumba toning, weight- strength training, Yoga fit and the fascinate Somatic yoga . I studied to become a personal trainer and group fitness leader. I took my training in Qigong. I also have first aid and CPR training. It has been my hobby and my work all my life. I lead ZUMBA® classes from my soul and people can feel it.