Get to know Christina, an instructor at FIT4MOM Downingtown!

Meet Christina, mom to Molly and Ryan, Stroller Strides instructor since the summer of 2023. Christina has been with FIT4MOM since mid 2021 when her oldest was just six months old.

My friend asked me if I had ever heard of FIT4MOM when my daughter was about 6 months old. I quickly attended my first class and signed up that day with an unlimited membership and have been an active member since! I have loved the community, being able to stay healthy through pregnancy and postpartum, and my children love all of the friends they have made through this group. I truly feel so lucky to have come across them when I did.

When Christina’s son was about a year old she joined the instructor team. Her classes are always fun and energetic!

Christina is a Downingtown local. In addition to being a mom and FIT4MOM instructor she is also a speech therapist.

Q&A

What do you wish you would have known before your first child came to be?

Each day is not going to be butterflies and rainbows and that's okay.

What's your favorite thing about being a mom?

I love watching my children learn and experience things that I take for granted each day. They have taught me so much about myself, life and have most importantly shown and taught me unconditional love. Motherhood is a constant learning experience and I wouldn't trade it for the world despite the ups and downs.

What's the hardest thing for you about being a mom?

Trying to be the best that I can for my kids and do what is best for them/our family without comparing to what other moms/families are doing.

What advice do you have for new moms?

Give yourself grace, motherhood is the most challenging and rewarding thing and it won't always be easy but it is so worth it. Don't ever hesitate to lean on your loved ones when you need it, and find yourself a group of mom friends to help go through this together with.

What’s your best mom hack?

Don't underestimate the power of letting your kids help with chores - they love it and it helps you get things done while spending quality time together.

What's your favorite part of FIT4MOM?

I love the relationships that I have made with the moms from this group. It is so nice to be able to talk with other moms about the highs and lows of motherhood, support each other and develop lasting friendships.

Christina currently teaches Stroller Strides and will soon be teaching Stroller Barre.