Maria Teresa Stone is a recognized fitness educator and presenter originally from Mexico and now based in New Zealand, Maria Teresa started teaching group fitness classes as a teenager in 1996, later specializing in aqua fitness.
In 2009, she played a key role in launching Zumba® in New Zealand and Australia and has since trained thousands of instructors throughout the Australasia-Pacific region. In recognition of her contribution to the fitness industry, she was inducted into the Fitness Australia (now AusActive) Roll of Honor in 2016.
Now the lead trainer for the Aqua Zumba® program, Maria Teresa helps grow the program worldwide, training new Aqua Zumba® Education Specialists, while supporting Aqua Zumba® instructors with continuing education.
As co-founder of My Group Move, Maria Teresa continues to educate and inspire group fitness professionals worldwide through online workshops and conferences, including co-hosting the highly popular Aqua Immersion Virtual Conference each year.
