Hanalua was born in Brazil, where she became a football player and dancer of Brazilian rhythms at the age of 12. After that, she studied drama but graduated with a Bachelor of Physical Education as well as becoming a CrossFit coach and athlete. She combined the best of all these qualifications and started working as a Les Mills Trainer and Presenter in 2007, which allowed Hanalua to travel to many countries and meet different people of various cultures doing what she loves most – spread happiness through her fitness classes. 

Qualification Highlights:

• Les Mills Certified in: BODYATTACK, BODYJAM, BODYPUMP, RPM
• Core 360, Functional Training Certified
• CROSSFIT Coach Level 1 Certified
• Gymnastics Fundamentals Certified – CWB Ginástica, Brazil
• Olympic Weightlifting Certified
• Bachelor of Physical Education – Estacio de Sa Brazil
• Master of Personal Training – Instituto Aleixo Brazil

Personal Interests:

Family (especially my nephews and nieces), movies, football, CrossFit, Friends (the sitcom), the beach, travel, bubble tea.