Kayla Mehr

YFM Creator, Founder

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Hi, I’m Kayla!

I grew up in an Italian family that used food as a way to come together and socialize. Although I grew up dancing, strength training, and running cross country in school, I always struggled with my weight. It wasn’t until college that I finally decided it was time to make a change. After learning “smarter” ways of working out rather than “harder” and learning more about nutrition,

I lost 30 pounds and that is where my passion for health and fitness began.

After college, I moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in Fitness. I began as a Personal Trainer at Equinox in West Hollywood, CA. While I was there, I was hired to train celebrities, I gained numerous certifications, competed and won my first Bikini Competition and participated in a Triathlon. After a few years, I took my experience and moved back East to be closer to family.

I’ve worked with tons of expecting moms and when it came time for me to become pregnant I took a harder look at all the conflicting and confusing information out there about working out while pregnant.

I became a specialist, and quite frankly: a pre & postnatal exercise geek.

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I dove in and did extensive research; I even interviewed doctors, nutritionists and moms to fully understand how working out effects the mom and growing baby. After trying all the programs out there, I’ve finally created a tried and true pre & postnatal training program that is safe, effective and enjoyable.

Not only will I keep you strong throughout pregnancy and prepare you for the marathon of motherhood, but I will help you recover quickly and safely!

Oh, and I also have a huge community of pre and postnatal recourses and other moms who can help support you every step of the way.

In June 2018, I gave birth to my first son! Four and a half months postpartum from a C section (cute but stubborn boy wouldn’t flip), without any dieting, I was back to my pre-baby weight and by 6 months was in better shape than before pregnancy.

In February 2021 I had a successful VBAC. I have recovered from both forms of delivery so I can relate to everything you’re going through and help you prepare and recover for both!

Now that my kids are older, I have a little more time for myself. I'm using that time to focus on feeling good and looking good, all while building a supportive community of women who understand the juggling act of family, friends, work, and self-care. It's essential to feel strong and confident in your body, regardless of how long it's been since you had your kids. I'm excited to work with you and help you achieve your goals!

When I’m not working out and bopping around Boston training moms and teaching classes, you can either find me dancing around my living room, planning the next weekend getaway with my family and friends, or enjoying a well-earned espresso martini!

Kayla's Training, Certifications & Expertise:

NASM Certified Personal Trainer 2010
Prenatal and Postnatal Certified Personal Trainer: Annette Lang
Fitness Nutrition Specialist: NASM
AFAA Group Exercise Certified
CPR/AED Certified
Mom of 2!

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So glad I stayed fit and strong throughout my pregnancy

“I worked out with Kayla throughout my pregnancy. I had such a smooth, symptom free pregnancy and I credit that to working out and staying active. No aches or pains, fatigue, or major swelling. Kayla thoughtfully tailored each session to the changes my body was experiencing so that they were always challenging and toning, but never too much for me to handle at any given time in my pregnancy. I actually think my arms became the most toned they have ever been- pregnant or not. In delivery, my midwives commented on my strength which I attributed to my workouts with Kayla. So glad I had stayed fit and strong throughout my pregnancy because I don’t know that I could have delivered my 9+lbs baby naturally without the preparation.” -Ali Vanderbaan

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