- I LOVE group exercise, and, most specifically, teaching Zumba® Fitness classes. I am the happiest I ever am when instructing a class.
- I am fluent in Spanish.
- My favorite food is peanut butter.
- My family is my life.
- Official ZUMBA® Instructor Basic Steps Level I (August 2009)
- Official ZUMBA® Instructor Basic Steps Level 2 (October 2010)
- American Academy of Personal Training, Personal Trainer (May 2012)
- American Council on Exercise Certified Group Fitness Instructor(since July 2012)
- Official ZUMBA® Toning Instructor (January 2013)
- Official ZUMBA® Kids and ZUMBA® Kids Jr. Instructor (September 2013)
- American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certified
- Master of Public Health (January 2016)
- Strong by Zumba® Fitness (February 2017)
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Owner & Zumba® Fitness Instructor
Laura rios Ruggiero, MPH
helping people discover their inner bonita (beauty) through exercise and self-care.
Health and fitness became a passion of mine back in 2007 when, exhausted with all aspects of my life, I decided to take the stairs, walk to school, jog, and even join a dance and yoga class. As I began to use my body, I became shockingly aware of the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion I had once accepted. With each step, I became stronger.
As my strength grew, I decided to use my newfound energy to help others fight the sedentary life. In August 2009 I became ZUMBA® Fitness certified. Five months later, I started teaching my first class and have not stopped teaching since. ZUMBA® Fitness, a dance-fitness program, opened my eyes to the power of exercise and its ability to impact and transform lives.
I have founded Body Bonita, LLC with the hope of providing a time and space for others to discover their inner strength, just as I did years ago. I believe that through exercise and self-care, everyone has the ability to uncover and connect with their inner bonita (beauty) and live a healthy and happy life.
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