Instructors
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Heather Milward
HEATHER MILWARD
OWNER/INSTRUCTORWho are the members of your family?
Mark, Whitney (4), Luke (1)
When did you join Fit4Mom and why did you become an instructor?
I joined Fit4Mom in January 2020 when Whitney was 2 months old. I became an instructor in October 2021, and owner in August 2023!
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
I don’t even know where to begin. I joined Fit4Mom right before the pandemic and was so grateful to make a few friends leading into one of the loneliest years of motherhood. Without that first class and group of mamas looking out for me, I don’t think I would have enjoyed Whitney’s first year of life nearly as much. Fast forward to August 2021, my husband was involved in an officer involved shooting and rushed to the hospital. While he and I spent a week in the hospital, this village came together with meal trains, on the spot child care, gifts for our family, and more. Battling the hardest thing in my life was exactly when my mamas came into our life to hold me up. I will never forget the generosity, compassion, and care that these mamas have.
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
What do you have to lose? You get to be active outside, meet women in your same life stage, meet friends for your children that may just become your best buddies, and be surrounded by women ready to lift you up and encourage you along this crazy journey of motherhood. The hardest part is showing up, but think of the example you will be setting for your child that mommy cares about her health, her community, and her child while you make that leap.
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Jessica Farris
JESSICA FARRIS
INSTRUCTOR
Who are the members of your family?
Jordan, E and J.
When did you join Fit4Mom and why did you become an instructor?
2019. I became an instructor because I value the supportive community I found within fit4mom and wanted to bring that joy to other mamas through a fun fitness experience.
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
Fit4mom has helped me find motivation and inspiration to stay healthy and to have my kids alongside me also learning the value in taking care of our health.
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
It’s the most fun you’ll have working out! The hardest step is getting out the door and showing up but you’ll be so glad you did.
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Kaity Golightly
KAITY GOLIGHTLY
INSTRUCTORWho are the members of your family?
My family consists of my daughter Rylie and husband Chase.When did you join Fit4Mom and why did you become an instructor?
I joined Fit4Mom a year ago. I love Fit4Mom and what it stands for and think doing motherhood with a community of women is a wonderful thing. I cannot wait to teach the classes.How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
Fit4Mom has given our family a community. I love having a group of women to do motherhood with. My daughter has the best time playing with all of the kids.What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
Please come and give it a try! You get to spend an hour with amazing moms outside and get a workout in. Afterwards, you will get to enjoy watching your little ones playing with each other. Our family has made great friends through the group.
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Karleen Stinnett
KARLEEN STINNETT
INSTRUCTOR
Who are the members of your family?
Jon, Zac, Max
When did you join Fit4Mom and why did you become an instructor?
Joined Fit4Mom Anaheim’s Hills all the way back in mid 2018 after my first son Zac was a little over a year old. I got my teaching credential and started teaching Strides 360 in mid 2019 after taking a 360 class and LOVING the format. I had my second son Max in 2021 and joined Fit4Mom North OC by early 2023. I’m so happy I joined back in!
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
In so many ways! When I first joined Fit4Mom Anaheim Hills in 2018 with my older son, we had just moved to that area and I felt very lonely staying at home with my son and working from home partime. As soon as I joined, I IMMEDIATELY found my mom tribe and still keep in touch with a lot of those moms today. I felt so at home and relieved knowing that a lot of the moms were going through the same struggles as me. I have always enjoyed exercising and being active and this not only fulfilled that but also provided a fun little play group for my son to socialize with. When the Strides 360 format came out, I was in love!! My background is also in exercise and sport science and this format was a perfect fit for me that I decided to become certified in mid 2019. I have fallen in love with group fitness ever since!Fast forward 2020, we moved to Yorba Linda, not too far away but I was anxious to meet new moms in the middle of the pandemic. I knew and had heard about Fit4Mom North OC and after I had my second son in 2021, I knew I had to join back again. As soon as I heard they were looking for instructors, I knew I had to sign on again and bring the joy of teaching AND fun for my second son again.
I love ALL that our Fit4MOM mama community has to offer. I have met so many life long friends and so have my kids!
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
Just sign up for your free class and try it out. Don’t even think about it twice! Just come as you are. You are guaranteed to not only meet just one, but MANY mamas who are in the same stage of life as you and it feel so refreshing to not have to do it alone.
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Kristen Fawley
KRISTEN FAWLEY
INSTRUCTOR AND RUN CLUB COACHWho are the members of your family?
My husband Ryan and my three children, Isla (5), Eloise (4), Seth (5 months) and my sweet doggy Bandit!
When did you join Fit4Mom and why did you become an instructor?
I joined Fit4mom shortly after my oldest was born in 2019. I have always enjoyed fitness and was also looking for a community of moms! I have had such a wonderful experience in my years with Fit4mom, I wanted to be able to continue to be involved in the community and give other moms what I felt I had been given, fitness, friendship and fun!
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
Fit4Mom has been overwhelmingly positive in my life. It has definitely helped me reach my fitness and health goals. It has taught me accountability and discipline. More than that, I have made wonderful friends. My children have made wonderful friends, and this community has really helped me face motherhood head on and brought so much joy in my life!
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
Fit4Mom really embraces all aspects of being a woman and celebrates and supports you in every season. Whether you are looking to find a fitness community, or a group of mom friends, Fit4mom has so much to offer. Whether you are a stay at home mom or a working mom, there is something for everyone here, in all stages of motherhood!
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Michelle Kadera
MICHELLE KADERA
INSTRUCTOR
Who are the members of your family?
Andrew, Michelle, Jordyn, Ethan, Elleyna, and Charlotte
When did you join Fit4Mom and why did you become an instructor?
I started Fit4Mom in 2013. I’ve been instructing for 8 years.
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
Stroller Strides is the exercise program I needed and longed for! As a first time mommy, I needed to surround myself with other mommies going through the same things! I never knew I would benefit so much from this group! The moms I have met, play groups I have participated in, the mom’s night outs I have thankfully been a part of and the body and optimal health I have always wanted…I wouldn’t trade this program for anything!
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
The two biggest benefits will be your health and the support! Our village has truly helped me through one of the messiest and overwhelming seasons of my life! I can’t imagine what my life would look like without it!
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Taylor Deight
TAYLOR DEIGHT
INSTRUCTOR/SOCIAL MEDIA
Who are the members of your family?
Trevor, Landon, Lainey, Lindsey
When did you join Fit4Mom and why did you become an instructor?
2019 I joined and I wanted to be an instructor to help other mamas get a great workout in and have it be fun for them and their kiddos!
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
I’ve built amazing relationships through fit4mom and my kids have a place to go play and engage with other kids
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
The hardest part is getting to class! -
Haley Park
HALEY PARK
PLAYGROUP CAPTAIN
Who are the members of your family?
George, William, and Elizabeth
When did you join Fit4Mom?
I joined Fit4Mom in 2022
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
Fit4Mom gave me a community that I was craving for after I gave birth to my son. It proved to be exactly what I was looking for.
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
Make sure you put yourself out there whether it’s physically with workouts or socially with other moms. This is such a great space to make lifelong friendships and also get a good workout in!
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Caitlin Skala
CAITLIN SKALA
PLAYGROUP CAPTAIN
Who are the members of your family?
I am married to Kyle, and we have three children, Landon, Charlotte and Liam
When did you join Fit4Mom?
I joined in 2022 with two little ones.
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
I have always been involved in various community groups, but when my daughter broke her femur I was eager to find a way to get us out of the house and take her with me to my workouts. I was so happy to be introduced to Fit4Mom. Meeting a community of moms going through the same experiences, and growing friendships for me and my children through not only workouts but, mom’s night outs, play dates, and holiday parties has been such a blessing.
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
Even if you don’t know anyone, just come as you are! I enjoyed my first class so much, that I came back that same night for the Christmas party.
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Kat Lazar
KAT LAZAR
MOMS NIGHT OUT COORDINATOR
Who are the members of your family?
-My family members are my husband, Jereme, our son Ryland (4 yrs. old), our daughter Violet (2.5 yes. old) and our dog Rocky.
When did you join Fit4Mom?
-I joined Fit4Mom back in January of 2020 when Ryland was about 6 weeks old.
How has Fit4Mom affected your life?
-Fit4Mom has been absolutely life changing for me. Doing this mom thing with other women that I truly love has been an amazing experience. I have Fit4Mom to thank for all the moms night outs, bunco nights, Disney nights, MOPS group, dinner parties, birthday parties, and the list goes on. My extrovert self is definitely full. It’s more than a workout group, it’s a family.
What advice do you have for moms looking to try Fit4Mom?
-I know I joke all the time, but I really think that’s one of my number one tips for moms out there. Keep laughing through the hard stuff. Lean on your other mom friends for consoling, but also for those WTF moments too. And just laugh. Just know you’re not alone, and we all go on this journey together. Oh…and also Taking Cara Babies. Always TCB.