Kaia FIT

I just took one of their morning class today and it was amazing! I can’t stop raving about it to my coworkers. I wish I could remember the instructors name (bright red hair), but she was so enthusiastic and welcoming, most of the ladies there were members but there were a few of us first-​timers and she made a point to remember all of our names (~20 in the class). It was a super fast pace, tabata/​hitt style workout and I loved every second of it. We were always changing up the moves and going between inside and outside; the hour FLEW by! I can’t say enough good things about this studio!

Since starting Kaia over three years ago, I have had my first green smoothie, participated in my first (and last) raw juice cleanse, ran my first 10K in a pink tutu, finished three obstacle course mud runs, beat my collegiate timed mile as a 35 year old mother of three, and held a plank for over 15 minutes. I am not listing these accomplishments to show-​off my abilities, but to prove that when given the opportunity, we can accomplish what we thought would be too difficult or impossible. These challenges inspire me! I wasn’t aware how strong my «aging» body can become! KaiaFit has been such a joy in my life. We all know that trying new healthy practices and making them habits, feeling strong, seeing muscles develop, feeling confident in our clothes, sweating a LOT, being a part of a team and seeing them succeed brings JOY! I never found this connection and happiness in my other gym memberships.
Why I am committed: the challenge, the change and the chicks.
1) the challenge. The workouts are hard. But it wouldn’t be rewarding if it wasn’t hard. We have all heard the quote, «If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.» I know we all would rather waddle away after class feeling utterly exhausted versus a workout with mediocre movements and the option of not needing a shower since we didn’t sweat THAT much. I appreciate that each one of us — within all our various fitness levels — can be challenged each morning. I am well aware we all have busy lives full of demands and responsibilities and showing up each day can be a challenge all its own. But 5 am for me has been the place where I can escape being mommy and wifey and focus on challenging myself for an hour — with 25 other moms, wives, and professionals doing the same thing. That hour makes me a happier mom and a more energetic wife (my husband fully supports KaiaFit). We do show up for the challenge. And, you all have my permission to keep challenging me.
2) the change. Yea, I had some physical changes after my first couple BRIKS. I lost some inches and gained some nice looking muscles. But the change I valued the most was the mental change that occurred within me. I began to look at food differently — thus the beginning of my green smoothie love affair. Who knew something that looked like a by-​product of Shrek could taste amazing and make me feel like a well-​fueled machine. The way I ate changed — the way I cooked changed — the way I rewarded myself changed — changes began happening because KaiaFit was educating me.
I also became mentally stronger; workouts are 50% physical and 50% mental. If I knew I could beat my time and believed I could beat my time… I WAS beating my time. No question. The exterior is a byproduct of the change that occurred within my mind.
3) the chicks. I am an extremely social person. I am in my happy zone when I am around people. And, Kaia brings together likeminded women who all desire to be their best version of themselves and throws them all together to sweat, (sometimes) swear, and socialize together! And I LOVE IT! Friendships build. I have made life long friends through Kaia. I smile knowing KaiaFit was founded on the fact that women have a need to feel accepted, valued, and loved. Nikki saw a need to not only strengthen bodies, but strengthen womens’ confidence and love for themselves. We all need validation and support. I know we have all felt accepted within the Kaia sisterhood. Kaia chicks don’t compete against another’s weaknesses. Instead we look for opportunities to help our friends overcome them.
I have seen KaiaFit start as a fitness class for some, and as time went on, it became therapy and healing for them. A chance to repair and rebuild themselves. I love participating in this restoration.
I love being a Kaia Kat chick. Thanks for inspiring me. Continue to challenge yourself, change what you know is holding you back, and rely on your Kaia chicks to walk, run or do high knees beside you along your journey!

Kaia Fit is where it’s at for fitness. The owner, Tara, is such an incredible coach and cares so much about each and every one of the Kaia girls at her studio. It is such a warm and encouraging environment and you become close with the girls in your time session, almost like teammates. I have been going on and off for the last year and when I am consistent I will say that I’ve never felt more energy or more strength in my life. You do a lot of body weight and HIIT exercises, tabata, and plyometrics. Don’t worry about being judged or embarrassed, it’s women ONLY of all ages 20 – 70’s (I’d say) and everyone is extremely supportive and encouraging. If you don’t know an exercise, everyone is very helpful and will help you demonstrate the movements. Also, there are no mirrors, so you don’t stare at yourself and think about how much weight you need to lose!!! I will continue to come here and get my fitness on as long as I can!

I’ve been going to Kaia Fit in Solana Beach for 2 months now and I’m loving it. At first, I was a little apprehensive about the difficulty of the workouts relative to my fitness level. Not going to lie… the first month or so was extremely challenging but the coaches were very helpful with finding modifications that worked for me. And what do you know…2 months later, I am much stronger than I was at first and I am modifying less & less. I’m so grateful for this encouraging & positive community of women who share my passion of happy living!