All About Renata...

I was born and raised in Brazil;  my home city is Belo Horizonte, MG. While in Brazil I also lived in cities like Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. I came to the United States in 2005.

I graduated in Physical Education in Brazil in 2007 and have obtained a  Master's Degree in Sport and Recreation Management at Kent State University. I have been working in fitness recreation for more than eight years.

Qualifications

• Master in Arts Degree in Sport & Recreation Management Concentration in the School of Exercise, Leisure and Sport at Kent State University, Kent - OH
• Professional with more than eight years in the fitness market, pertaining to health and fitness centers, helping people achieve their fitness goals
• Group Exercise Coordinator at YMCA Lake Anna and Fitness Instructor at Kent State Recreation Center
• AFAA group exercise certification, Mad Dogs Athletics Spinning Instructor, Silver Sneakers Fitness Instructor, Drums Alive Instructor Certified
• Zumba® Basic 1, Basic 2, Gold and Zumba® Toning certifications. I have been teaching Zumba® since January of 2008.
• Capoeira Instructor - I am capoeirista since 1996, managed class, certifications, workshops, etc.
• “Brazilian Workout” Instructor - I created the “Brazilian Workout”- Cardiovascular class centered on confidence: building, developing motor coordination and burning fat. Incorporated Brazilian dance to transmit energy and joy.
• International Guest Presenter – ENAF - Poços de Caldas, MG, Brazil.
  Develop and conduct Leadership course, Zumba® & Brazilian Workout presentations.
• Renata Rado is passionate about fitness, Brazilian culture & dance. Her degrees include: Master of Arts in Sport & Recreation Management and Bachelor in Physical Education. She currently teaches at Kent State University in the School of Exercise, Leisure and Sport credits courses related to physical education and dance. She is also a certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer by the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America. Renata has traveled throughout the United States and internationally sharing her Brazilian Carnaval Workshop Class, Capoeira Workshop and Fitness Presentations.