Zen was athletic from a young age growing up in Lagrange, Illinois, with spots on the dance teams at the high school and college level. She started teaching step aerobics to the other girls in her dance groups and from there she became a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor through the American Council on Exercise. Zen's Los Angeles lifestyle includes stand-up comedy, gardening and painting. Zen's key to staying fit: Incorporate motivation and laughter into your fitness routine.