Monique Alhaddad is a NYC-based ACE-Certified personal trainer, a TRX-Certified trainer and a licensed Zumba instructor. In addition, she is a group fitness instructor for Equinox Health Clubs in NYC and The Matrix Fitness Club in Astoria, Queens. Monique has always been passionate about fitness from a young age. She graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis with a B.A. in Dance, and her early goal was to achieve a concert dance career with a modern dance company. Her path changed dramatically, however, when her first job out of college was choreographing for the NBA's Indiana Pacemates, the professional dance team for the Indiana Pacers. During her nine seasons with the Pacemates, she was immensely involved with health clubs, where she became addicted to running, resistance training and group fitness. She met and worked with some amazing fitness professionals along the way who influenced her to pursue a parallel career in fitness. Now, she balances private clients with her busy group fitness schedule. Because of Monique's background in dance, she possesses an extensive knowledge of the body and human movement. She helps her clients tune in to their bodies and achieve their fitness and health goals through careful attention to their personal and specific needs. In addition, she is a true "people person" and treats each client with the utmost respect, kindness and patience.