Julia LaTorre

Julia LaTorre, Zumba instructor, is a 42 year old wife and mother of three, who resides in Lenox, Michigan, is a certified fitness trainer through the International Sports and Science Association and is also a certified specialist in Performance Nutrition.  In addition, Julia holds a certificate in Muscle Master and has most recently been certified as a Zumba instructor. 

Julia has written many fitness articles.  She was quoted in the September, 2006 issue of Oprah Magazine in the article titled “Dropout’s Fitness Plan.” 

During the past year, Julia was part of a nation wide search for fitness trainers for the reality show Fat March, which aired August 2007 on ABC.  Out of thousands that auditioned for the show, Julia was one of the top ten finalists.  “I felt like a winner just
knowing that,” says Julia.

Julia also has had the privilege to work with nationally known photographer Lisa Spindler, whose work has appeared in Health and Fitness magazine.
  
Julia has recently partnered with the American Heart Association to raise awareness regarding heart health as part of the “Go Red for Women" campaign.

For more information about Julia LaTorre and her personal training business Independently Fit, visit www.julialatorre.com.