Who I AM.

WHY ARE YOU HERE?

You are here because you are interested in women focused fitness classes and community. Where children are welcome (not required) and all levels of fitness are encouraged. I assure you, there will be something for everyone here.

I hope to create community, encourage one another and dispel fears associated with fitness. A healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be overwhelming. Nor does motherhood, if we do it together.

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I began my fitness career after the birth of my first, now 7 years old, and leaving my career as a Research Psychologist in the government sector. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to leave, although not an easy decision, and stay at home. Before I even gave birth, I was craving social interaction for not only him, but myself as a mother. Luckily, I found a fitness group where children were allowed, and encouraged to join in, socialize themselves and witness mothers engaging in healthy activities. No need to find child care or stress about time away. It was more than I had hoped for and for years, this gave my family the community we needed. Within that time, an amazing friend and all around support system saw my potential to help others. I became a certified personal trainer and began training the women I once trained alongside. I quickly realized I loved helping and encouraging others to find their daily outlet (can take the girl out of a career in psychology but can’t take the psychology out of a girl).

After the birth of my fourth and final child, I experienced a darkness that only some are brave enough to share. I moved away from the community I adored, to be closer to family (and the beach), but it once again left me craving social interaction and I suppose, purpose (silly, right?). Not her fault, nor mine, I found my way out clutching to my love of fitness (more on this another time). I now hope to take these experiences and continue to help other women and mothers of all stages by opening my own fitness business. I hope to share how fitness can assist not only in physical strength, but emotional strength which is so easily forgotten about in our busy lives.

Join me today in Port Orange, FL and don’t be afraid to bring the littles, the bigs or share your stories. You never know who you can help with just that - sharing.

Katie/Kat