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CARIBBEAN FITNESS MISSIONS:
Caribbean Fitness was founded by Monique (Monin) Pena Johnson, with God as her guide, to promote a "fit
for life approach to physical fitness" with several missions:
1) To educate and help women achieve their optimal physical fitness.
2) To target especially Hispanic women and educate them about the importance of exercising and the need to
consume a well balanced diet for the prevention of heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, and other
diseases. This education will be accomplished by volunteering services to different non-profit and
governmental organizations that offer health & fitness programs that target these women, and by offering
affordable personal & group training.
3) To teach a motivational and fun Merengue-Salsa aerobics class during which the participants will burn
calories and get toned-up as they learn the basic steps for these rhythms. With this class, Monique (Monin),
originally from the Dominican Republic is mixing two of her greatest passions: exercising and dancing.
4) In the near future, to merge with Pena Accounting & Tax services to provide a unique service that combines
the importance of staying fit & healthy with sound financial planning. By combining these two services,
Monique (Monin) Pena Johnson will be able to teach her clients how to reach a better future and peace of
mind through better health and sounder financial planning. This new entity will help its clients create a much
brighter future by taking care of their physical as well as their financial health today.
THANKS TO THESE SPECIAL PEOPLE
I would have never made it this far without, first and most important God's guidance, and without the love &
support of the following people:
***My children - Miguel & Sonalie who have always been my inspiration.
***My mom - who always reminded me that I was capable to reach any goal.
***My sister Dolly, brother Ray, and niece Melissa - who are always available to listen and
reassure me.
***My nephew Alfredo - that without his wisdom, computer knowledge, and willingness to help me, I would not
be writing this website today.
*** To all my clients, especially Pleasant Hill teachers: Debbie Johnson, Carolyn Beardsley, and Dolores
Cantu. These three ladies were the first ones to believe in me and Caribbean Fitness mission....I'll never be
able to thank them enough.
MY SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR
CONTINUED SUPPORT:
***** El Mundo Newspaper - For always been willing to advertise my class....Angela, you're one of
my angel on earth...Gracias!!!
**** Hispanic Women's Network of Texas - non-profit organization dedicated to advocate for the
advancement of Hispanic women.
**** Las Comadres - non-profit organization dedicated to establish a connection among Latin women all over
this country.
**** American Heart Association - for giving me the opportunity to reach Faith-Based organizations.
**** To Univision - for inviting me to promote fitness to the Hispanic Community.
| FIT FOR LIFE APPROACH - teaches you that fitness is a lifetime journey, not a short-term trip!!! |
| GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH, SPIRIT AND MIND BY EXERCISING AND EATING A NUTRITIONAL DIET!!! |
GALERIA DE LOS RECUERDOS/MEMORIES
Demonstrating weight-lifting techniques during
El Festival Hispano de la Salud, Sept 18, 2005.
Photo taken by Rodolfo Gonzalez,
Austin American-Statesman September 19, 2005
FIESTAS PATRIAS 2005
A day for fitness, families and fun
THANKS TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
El Festival Hispano de la Salud, Sept 18, 2005.
Photo taken by Rodolfo Gonzalez,
Austin American-Statesman September 19, 2005
FIESTAS PATRIAS 2005
A day for fitness, families and fun
THANKS TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
SI SE PUEDE...NO IMPORTA
LA EDAD U OTRAS
LIMITACIONES QUE
NOSOTROS MISMOS NOS
PONEMOS EN LA MENTE!!!
LA EDAD U OTRAS
LIMITACIONES QUE
NOSOTROS MISMOS NOS
PONEMOS EN LA MENTE!!!
MAY 18, 2005
At The Tapestry Dance Studio
during the 2nd free full hour session of Caribbean
Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics
At The Tapestry Dance Studio
during the 2nd free full hour session of Caribbean
Fitness Merengue-Salsa Aerobics
Monique with Mariana Pineda,
News Reporter, promoting the
Univision 1st Annual Latina
Health Conference.
News Reporter, promoting the
Univision 1st Annual Latina
Health Conference.
With Univision hard working
crew, my daughter Sonalie and
niece Melissa who came from San
Antonio to celebrate with us.
crew, my daughter Sonalie and
niece Melissa who came from San
Antonio to celebrate with us.
With Wilmia Perez (one of my angel on earth),
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Unit
Manager, City of Austin, organizer of this
important festival and who invited Caribbean
Fitness to partcipate.
Thanks to Wilmia and Univision!!!
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Unit
Manager, City of Austin, organizer of this
important festival and who invited Caribbean
Fitness to partcipate.
Thanks to Wilmia and Univision!!!
With Dr. Gonzalez from Barrio
Clinic and Ray Pena (Monique's
brother)
Clinic and Ray Pena (Monique's
brother)
On February 2006 Dr. Gonzalez was selected by her peers as one of the best doctors
in San Antonio...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your hard work has been recognized!
in San Antonio...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your hard work has been recognized!
With the two strongest
supporters & performers of
Caribbean Fitness
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics, my
sister Dolly & good friend
Rosaura Gomez.
supporters & performers of
Caribbean Fitness
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics, my
sister Dolly & good friend
Rosaura Gomez.
| La bailarina No. 1 durante el Festival de la Salud....nunca paro! |
| Gracias a Angela Angulo, Directora Ejecutiva de El Mundo por interesarse en nosotros y a la reportera Ada Luz Restrepo por la entrevista. |
Thanks to Sally
Velazquez, a dear
client, friend, and
neighbor for giving
such a beautiful
artistic "touch-up"
to this article.
Velazquez, a dear
client, friend, and
neighbor for giving
such a beautiful
artistic "touch-up"
to this article.
| CARIBBEAN FITNESS FAMILY IN THE NEWS *************************** FAMILIA CARIBENA EN LAS NOTICIAS |
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Monday, May 9, 2005
At The Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center (BCFHCC) in San Antonio- During the
"National Women's Health Week" celebration. BCFHCC is a non-profit organization that provides
comprehensive primary health care services to latinas and their families. Monique taught a Group Basic
Exercise program which included her Merengue-Salsa Aerobics. Thanks to Dr. Gonzalez and Sylvia
Esquivel for the inviation
I hope these ladies enjoyed it as much as I did!!!
At The Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center (BCFHCC) in San Antonio- During the
"National Women's Health Week" celebration. BCFHCC is a non-profit organization that provides
comprehensive primary health care services to latinas and their families. Monique taught a Group Basic
Exercise program which included her Merengue-Salsa Aerobics. Thanks to Dr. Gonzalez and Sylvia
Esquivel for the inviation
I hope these ladies enjoyed it as much as I did!!!
These ladies really learned how
to squat & have fun
to squat & have fun
They didn't have any problems as they
performed lunges during Salsa!
performed lunges during Salsa!
Dancing to Merengue music and
doing chest flies at the same time!
doing chest flies at the same time!
APRIL 22 & 23, 2005 DURING THE NATIONAL COMADRAZO: FIRST MERENGUE-SALSA
PRESENTATION!!!
To see and learn more about Las Comadres organization that is enriching Latinas lives by keeping us
connected go to:
www.lascomadres.org
PRESENTATION!!!
To see and learn more about Las Comadres organization that is enriching Latinas lives by keeping us
connected go to:
www.lascomadres.org
Saturday, May 21 2005- FIRST UNIVISION LATINA HEALTH CONFERENCE
Gloria de Leon, Debbie Vescovo-
Johnson, Carolyn Beardsley,
Johnson, Carolyn Beardsley,
Saturday, June 4th 2005
At Monique's home during Caribbean Fitness Client's Appreciation Afternoon - Wonderful time
during which we enjoyed each other company, ate healthy but "con mucho sabor" food, were "pampered"
by two terrific Comadres: Linda from Spa-Escape treated us like queens and Cecilia from The Therapy
studio finished the relaxation job with a demonstration of her massage. My deepest thanks to both of
them and to my clients and friends who made the time to come.
At Monique's home during Caribbean Fitness Client's Appreciation Afternoon - Wonderful time
during which we enjoyed each other company, ate healthy but "con mucho sabor" food, were "pampered"
by two terrific Comadres: Linda from Spa-Escape treated us like queens and Cecilia from The Therapy
studio finished the relaxation job with a demonstration of her massage. My deepest thanks to both of
them and to my clients and friends who made the time to come.
JUNE 29 - During the 2005 HIRE National Conference & Training Seminar - These IRS ladies
didn't let their dresses and
business suits stop them from following Monique during her performance of Caribbean Fitness
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics.
didn't let their dresses and
business suits stop them from following Monique during her performance of Caribbean Fitness
Merengue-Salsa Aerobics.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2005 - DURING EL FESTIVAL HISPANO DE LA SALUD (FIESTAS
PATRIAS)
More than 35000 attended this free festival organized by The American Heart Association to
provide free health screenings and health information to the hispanic community......Congratulations to
AHA for a job well done!!!
Monique demonstrated her Merengue-Salsa Aerobics and Weight Training Techniques to promote
exercising for a healthy heart.
PATRIAS)
More than 35000 attended this free festival organized by The American Heart Association to
provide free health screenings and health information to the hispanic community......Congratulations to
AHA for a job well done!!!
Monique demonstrated her Merengue-Salsa Aerobics and Weight Training Techniques to promote
exercising for a healthy heart.
DECEMBER 17, 2005
During Las Comadres Showcase
Who said Santa can't dance?
he did great!!!
During Las Comadres Showcase
Who said Santa can't dance?
he did great!!!