Meet the founder

I’m Joanna Banegas Trede, founder of Catracha Fitness — a Boston-based wellness and fitness brand redefining how movement feels and who it’s for. As a certified group fitness instructor with over five years of experience, I’ve led high-energy classes across Boston neighborhoods, creating spaces where movement is both effective and joyful.

Catracha Fitness was born from both passion and purpose. “Catracha” — a proud term used to describe someone from Honduras — reflects my Honduran roots and the cultural foundation behind the brand. After witnessing family members diagnosed with diabetes and recognizing how inaccessible fitness can be — especially within Latino communities — I knew I wanted to create something different.

With a lifelong love for movement, from running and cheerleading to rave culture and electronic music, I envisioned a new kind of workout experience.

My approach blends HIIT, strength training, and athletic conditioning with Latin EDM to deliver real results while making movement feel liberating. Inspired by the freedom and energy I experienced through music and movement, I bring that same power into every class — encouraging people to move with confidence, strength, and joy.

Through Catracha Fitness, I’m building a movement centered around strength, community, and longevity — helping people reclaim their power through high-energy, community-driven movement.