Chicago Latin Fitness™

Martha Patricia Montes is a fitness professional, educator, and community leader with more than 15 years of experience promoting health, movement, and active living throughout the Chicago area. Her work brings together her passion for fitness, her commitment to education, and her belief that movement has the power to connect people and strengthen communities.

Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Health Fitness Specialist, Martha has developed and led fitness programs for people of all ages and abilities. Her background includes group fitness instruction, Zumba®, kickboxing, spinning, strength training, water fitness, and stress-relief programming. She has also taught college-level courses in weight training, health, and swimming, combining practical experience with a strong foundation in exercise science.

Martha founded Chicago Latin Fitness with a vision of making fitness more accessible, engaging, and inclusive. Through Latin-inspired dance, music, fitness activities, and community partnerships, she creates opportunities for people to move, connect, and celebrate the joy of an active lifestyle.

Over the years, Martha has collaborated with community organizations, fitness facilities, nonprofits, and cultural events throughout Chicago, bringing energy and enthusiasm to health fairs, festivals, and public programs. Fluent in Spanish, she values the role that language, music, and cultural connection can play in making health and fitness more welcoming to diverse communities.

For Martha, fitness is about more than physical activity. It is about building confidence, creating connections, celebrating culture, and helping people discover that movement can be both joyful and empowering. Through Chicago Latin Fitness, she continues to champion her belief that fitness is for everyone.