Instructors
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Erinn Bende
Erinn Bende - Owner of FIT4MOM Howard County
Hi Mamas! I'm Erinn, wife to Bryan and Mama to Brynn, 3.5 and Evan, 7 months. I first found FIT4MOM in August 2019, 2 months after having my daughter, when my sweet neighbor and Mama bestie invited me to a class. I was instantly hooked and felt that sense of community and connection right away. I honestly forgot I was even able to get a good workout in, because I was so proud of myself for leaving the house with my newborn and getting some MUCH needed adult interaction with fellow moms at EVERY stage of motherhood!
Motherhood is life-changing, messy, isolating and exhausting. It's also the best "job" I've ever had and I'm so grateful to have the support from the community here in Howard County. We were never meant to do this alone. I am truly humbled that now, almost 4 years later, I get the honor and the privilege to be a part of this fabulous FIT4MOM Howard County team as YOUR new owner of FIT4MOM Howard County!! I am here to remind you there is SO much strength in motherhood, and you've got this, Mama! We have space for YOU!
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Lisa Bennett
Lisa Bennett - Stroller Strides and FIT4BABY Instructor
Hi! I’m Lisa, wife to Brian, and mom to Nolan and Brooke. I am a pediatric physical therapist and enjoy traveling, crafting, the outdoors, and catching up with friends. I first found Fit4Mom in the spring of 2017 when Nolan was about 6 months old. I was looking to meet more moms of young kids in the area. I have been attending Stroller Strides since then, and when I became pregnant with Brooke I joined Fit4Baby and fell in love with the prenatal workout and community as well. I started running half marathons prior to having kids, (starting with the Disney Princess Half Marathon) but Fit4Mom classes are a great workout and more conducive to my schedule. My Fit4Mom Village is so important to me and I am so excited to be an instructor! -
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Sarah Matthews
Sarah Matthews - Stroller Strides and Body Ignite Instructor
Hi, I’m Sarah! I am a wife of Khari and mother of 4 amazing girls (Talia, Zora, Isabella, & Bebe-Anna). I accidentally discovered Stroller Strides during the summer of 2017 while trying to attend a Mommy & Me Yoga class. I saw a group of mamas warming up, so I assumed it was the yoga class. Danyette came right over, introduced herself, and told me that I wasn’t wearing the right shoes (I was wearing Birkenstocks). I explained to her that I thought this was a yoga class and we both laughed. Danyette educated me about FIT4MOM and invited me back again. I felt at home instantly and welcomed into the FIT4MOM Village. I loved that I could get in a great workout with baby in tow, so I signed up for the membership, and the rest is history.
I have had the pleasure of attending both Stroller Strides and Body Back classes, and I am in love with both programs. I have been pushed to do workouts that I didn’t think I could do. I have gained confidence, stamina, perseverance, and a new family with the mamas in my village. I’m so grateful for what Danyette, Ellie, and Rachel have done for me that I wanted to help give back to the FIT4MOM Howard County community the same way they have given back to me. I am honored and excited to join the FIT4MOM Howard County team.
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Jamie Snyder
Hi! I’m Jamie, mom to Aiden. I found Fit4Mom in October of 2017, 2 months after I had my son, and loved taking him to Stroller Strides classes! I immediately felt at home in a judgement-free zone where a crying baby never meant stress - just an opportunity for Ms. Danyette to get some snuggles in! Then, the real world came knocking on my door when I had to return to work, and I lost my beloved workout classes with my favorite workout partner! That is when I stumbled upon Body Well; 2 full hours to myself almost seemed too good to be true! I have been doing the classes off and on for over 3 years and Body Well has encouraged me to become an even more amazing mom because I am now putting myself on the front burner. Over the last 2 years, through hard work and a complete lifestyle change, I have lost over 80 pounds! I am so excited to use all the experiences I have gained over the last 4 years to encourage and support moms, wherever they are in their journey! Body Well has quickly become my favorite part of the week and it is my goal for every mom that takes my class to feel the same way (through LOTS of burpees, just kidding…but not really
). This really is the best village ever and I just feel so lucky to be a part of it!
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Natalie Miskimins
Hi, I’m Natalie Miskimins and I am excited to be the Run Club Plus Coach! I have been a part of Fit4Mom Howard County, since my first daughter Vivian was 6 weeks old back in 2015. We recently welcomed our 2nd daughter Evelyn into our family in October of 2020 and she too (now) participates in Fit4Mom with me!
Over these past 6 years I have taken part in Stroller Strides, Body Well, Fit4Baby, and Run Club Plus as a client. I am thrilled to support Mommas throughout all stages of motherhood with their running journey as well as their fitness goals. I have experienced running through all stages of motherhood. This includes everything from pushing a baby in a stroller to a toddler telling me, “Mommy go faster!” I know what it is like to have to take a hiatus from running and having to start all-over from the beginning with running starting with a walk.
I truly love Run Club Plus because it helps holds you accountable to a schedule and a supportive Mom team. Once you are there, I will be there to support, motivate, and coach you in achieving your goals. If running a race is important to you, I have had the pleasure of running many 5Ks, 10Ks, and Half Marathons. Run Club Plus supports and educates Moms on running form, as well as safe and effective ways to increase your stamina.
I can’t wait to meet you all!!
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Jamie Stavinski
Hi! My name is Jamie Stavinski and I am so happy to be launching the Strides 360 Program for Fit4Mom Howard County. I am a former high school Spanish teacher and current Stay at Home Mom. I live in Ellicott City with my husband, Jon, and my little ones, Anna (4) and Andrew (2). I am so thrilled to become a Fit4Mom instructor. This program has been so important to me and my family and I can’t wait to share the Fit4Mom love with others. My journey with Fit4Mom started about 3 and a half years ago at Stroller Strides with Anna. We have been a part of this village ever since and now my youngest, Andrew, is getting to experience the joy of Fit4Mom as well. I am passionate about fitness and keeping myself healthy so that I can properly chase these children around all day! I can’t wait to lead you through your fitness journey and learn more about you and your kids. See you at Strides 360!
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Danyette Young
Danyette Young
Danyette has three beautiful children: Matthew, who is currently attending Stevenson University, Kailey, who is in middle school and enjoys dancing in a travel dance company, and Christopher who is just a little ray of sunshine and loves working out with his mommy at Stroller Strides. Danyette worked as a Stroller Strides instructor and running coach. She loves to travel with her husband, Lucas, and any and all things Disney. Danyette recently combined two of her passions by completing the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World (twice). Fitness and Disney….what could be better!!!
"I have been a part of the Fit4mom franchise since 2005. I joined shortly after my daughter was born as a way to stay in shape and meet other moms. I have always enjoyed all that Stroller Strides and Fit4Mom provides for moms and I am proud to say that I am still connected with the moms from that group way back then:) Fit4Mom is a community for moms in every stage of motherhood all around the country and I love that I get to be part of and now lead this community in Howard County. I LOVE the Fit4Mom philosophy “Strength for Motherhood” and I am so excited to work together to strengthen our Fit4Mom community through fitness, support, friendship, encouragement, and FUN!!"
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