Trainer Bio: Maria Latona

Educational Background

• B.A. from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
• Certified Personal Fitness Trainer through AFAA (Athletics & Fitness Association of America)
• Certified Group Fitness Instructor through AFAA (Athletics & Fitness Association of America)
• Certified Yoga Therapist/Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, CYT 500 hour
• Certified SUP Yoga Instructor through SurFit USA (Stand Up Paddleboard)
• CPR and BLS Certified from American Heart Association

Professional Background

• Personal Trainer at HealthFit powered by Sarasota Memorial
• Beach Yoga Teacher at The Resort at Longboat Key Club
• Personal Fitness Coach at 20 Minutes to Fitness, Sarasota
• Health & Fitness Specialist at L&T Heath and Fitness, Rockwell Automation
• Yoga Teacher/Group Exercise Instructor at L&T Health and Fitness, Moen Incorporated
• Yoga Teacher at Singleton Health Services, NASA Glenn Cleveland
• Group Exercise Instructor at YMCA’s of Greater Cleveland
• Adjunct Physical Education Instructor at Cuyahoga Community College

Specialized Experience

• Functional Strength Training
• Yoga Therapy and Therapeutic Yoga
• Launched and taught Paddleboard Yoga Classes – Cleveland Metroparks Recreation Department