Nadia Pontif

I am a fun, athletic and motivational fitness fanatic. Running was my first activity which started in 7th grade. I continued to run competitively in high school and earned a Cross Country scholarship to the University of Tampa. After graduating, I commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. Boot camp was fun and I love incorporating boot camp ideals in workouts. Spinning became my next obsession and teaching in Italy to semi-professional road bike racers was an awesome challenge. Teaching college students at Gonzaga University was also a wonderful experience. After moving to D.C., I was able to finally take a Zumba class. After just one hour I was signed up for the instructor certification course. I love dancing and showing people how to get up and move their bodies. I currently work in public affairs at the American Red Cross National Headquarters. I volunteer my time teaching  one class a week to help promote fitness in the workplace. I am also a member of the fitness center committee. We come up with work fitness challenges and put out a quarterly fitness newsletter. I am also the running coach for the Red Cross CrossTrainers running team and am in the works of starting a walking club. I live and breathe fitness and dance, and love opening people’s eyes to the world of healthy living through activity.