In this podcast episode, Maria Browning interviews Madalene Aponte, a Fitness professional and former Zumba Education Specialist she admires for her resilience and ability to reinvent herself. They discuss Madalene's fitness journey, including her background in martial arts and her career as a ZES. Madalene shares the challenges and sacrifices she faced as a ZES, including physical pain, loneliness, and neglecting her own health. She also talks about her hip replacement surgery and the importance of taking care of oneself in the fitness industry. The conversation highlights the need for balance, proper nutrition, and mindfulness in order to maintain physical and mental well-being. In this conversation, Madalene and Maria discuss the importance of being present with loved ones and finding balance in life. Madalene reflects on her regrets of not prioritizing her family while pursuing her career as a Zumba Education Specialist (ZES). She emphasizes the need to be present and advises young people to prioritize their relationships. Madalene also shares her transition from being a ZES to pursuing bodybuilding and the challenges she faced with her hip replacements. She talks about her preparation for bodybuilding competitions, including her diet and training regimen. Madalene finds satisfaction in the accomplishments of her children and the support she receives from her husband. She also discusses the difficulties of maintaining friendships and the importance of self-love and grace.
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