Dena Raptis brings creativity and deep knowledge of the human body to her vocation, which is training others to make the most of their strong, healthy bodies. She has over 30 years’ experience in the industry and is passionate about helping others find the joy of

movement. Her background as a performing musician adds rhythm and soul to her instruction. But it’s her seemingly endless detailed knowledge of what your body is doing, and why it’s doing it, that will lift you out of whatever rut you’ve fallen into and carry you forward. She puts safety first, checking body alignment and giving clear, step-by-step instructions, modifying each move and explaining the anatomy behind it to personalize the workout. She integrates language from yoga, Pilates, and other exercise traditions and

modalities depending on a student’s prior knowledge. She is, in short, a dynamic, capable teacher as well as an engaging personality. She continues her work in music as a pianist, songwriter, percussionist, singer, and most recently producer. She is a Master Trainer for

Drums Alive and developed her own unique brand called Sweat the Rhythm which has been taught and showcased through fitness and wellness events and drum circles. While she has taught every group fitness modality over the years, her focus today is on working with older adults, corrective exercise, those with special needs, auto immune conditions and clients in post rehabilitation. Dena is uniquely qualified here as she has been successfully managing a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis since 1996 and survived two near fatal car accidents which lead to severe injuries, and multiple surgeries- most notably and recently a C1, C2, C3 fusion.

Dena is certified as a Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM); and as a Group Exercise Instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the Aquatics Exercise

Association of America (AEA). She is the founder and owner of FIT Enterprises, LLC, based in West Bloomfield, Michigan; find her online at fitenterprises.com or on Facebook and Instagram @FIT Enterprises. FIT Enterprises LLC is the personal training and fitness business owned and operated by Dena Raptis, based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. FIT Enterprises offers personal training in individual sessions in your home or at your gym, online via Zoom or in person as public safety allows. FIT Enterprises will also counsel clients concerning nutrition and other lifestyle choices depending on a client’s needs. Find FIT Enterprises online at fitenterprises.com or on Facebook and Instagram @FIT Enterprises.