Maribel has lived a full life. At the age of 18, she scored a recording contract and spent the next few years touring. Her songs hit the billboard charts and she shared the stage with music legends such as LL Cool J and KC & JoJo. She has also graced the pages of many publications as a model since the age of 18. 
During that time, she finished her prerequsites for dental school. In 2002, Maribel graduated from dental school as a Registered Dental Hygienist. In June 2008, Maribel left her full-time practice to help open LALANNE FITNESS with her husband Chris LaLanne.
She is an excellent CrossFit trainer and USA Weightlifting Certified Sports Coach. She is a strong athlete with a background in competitive soccer, Kajukenbo, Hula and Tahitian dancing. Besides, coaching and operating the business side of LaLanne Fitness, Maribel is also the program director for our CrossFit Kids Program and runs the business side of LaLanne Fitness. CrossFit cured her back pain, bringing her back to her athletic ways!