Madeline Dolente is a certified Fitness and Wellness Expert, Motivational Speaker, Author, Choreographer, TV and Video Personality. Madeline's new video, Strong, Lean, and Defined, has just been released. She also co-authored the book Wake Up, Shape Up, Live the Life You Love, which was published in 2003. Madeline, who has presented at fitness conferences worldwide, is a Master Trainer for FITTREK™, Faculty Member of Town Sports International, and creator of the Fit and Healthy Traveler kit and book. She is also professionally certified at ACE personal training, Nutritionion, AFAA Kickboxing, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Step, Power Strike, Kickboxing 2, Yoga Fit Prenatal/Postpartum, Yoga Fit Kids, and Aqua Aerobics.

Madeline began teaching aerobics and personal training in college, while playing soccer and running for the cross-country team. She wrote a column for the school newspaper, "Getting Fit with Madeline!" and was elected to Who's Who of American College and Universities for her grades and active leadership roles in college and throughout the community. She graduated with an Honors Degree and a BS in Accounting, Business administration, and Economics.

After graduating from college, Madeline directed the aerobics program at Camp LaJolla in California. She then moved to DC, and after a brief stint in IT consulting, returned to her true love - fitness. She moved on to be the Group Exercise director for both Sport & Health and Gold's gyms, and has also developed new fitness programs and training for adventure races.

Today Madeline invests 100% of her time and energy into her passion, fitness, and loves every moment of it. In the past year she has trained average men and women to pass the firefighter exam, helped women get in top shape for their weddings, and helped young kids gain confidence and live healthier. She has helped a cancer patient lose 40 pounds and fight depression, trained students to become personal trainers and cycling instructors, and in just two months trained a lawyer who had never biked or run over one mile to successfully complete a Half-Ironman.

Madeline is a featured fitness expert for Strong magazine, and a columnist for GirlsgoingOut.com. She is showcasing new and innovative fitness programs around the world and is invited to speak at conferences worldwide.