“I was born to move!” says Tanja Djelevic, who started her life’s work in fitness at a very young age when she started dance lessons. She’s never looked back and now enjoys an enthusiastic following - from celebrity clientele including Matt Dillon and Rachel Weisz, to students who flock to her high-energy classes at Crunch Fitness and Equinox in the Hollywood area.

Tanja studied at the prestigious Swedish Academy of Fitness Education and holds a masters in psychology with emphasis in stress management therapy and behavioral life coaching, as well as fitness certifications from Reebok, AFAA, ACE, NASM and Powerhouse Pilates. Tanja’s Gaiam and Reebok workout DVDs draw on her range of expertise in disciplines including Pilates, Balance Ball/stability ball, kickboxing, group fitness, interval training, strength training, flexibility training, corrective exercise and more.

Born and raised in Kristianstad, Sweden, Tanja was a resident fitness columnist at Swedish Cosmopolitan and appeared as an expert on Sweden's “Biggest Loser” television program. She is the author of the health coaching books Livskraft, Träna med Tanja, and Your Life Force. She also co-founded the Swedish health website Wellnet Life. The work closest to her heart includes founding the Loud Teenz health education and self-esteem program for pre-teens and teens.