How Kiki Rebuilt Her Strength and Reclaimed Her Identity as a Mom

"I Can Lift My Son Without Being Exhausted" — How Kiki Rebuilt Her Strength and Reclaimed Her Identity as a Mom
Kiki, 39 | Mother of Two | Pherform Member Since July 2025

If you're a mom reading this, you might recognize yourself in Kiki's story.

When Kiki joined Pherform last July, she knew something needed to change. She was pouring everything into her 7‑year‑old son and 11‑year‑old daughter, managing her career, and somewhere along the way, she'd stopped prioritizing her own strength. Years ago, she'd walked away from yoga after wrist and knee issues and being pushed too hard without proper guidance — smart enough to know that wasn't the right fit for her body.

But she also knew she needed dedicated time for herself. The challenge? Finding an approach that actually worked with her life as a busy mom, not against it.

What Changed

Kiki started with our 8‑Week On‑Ramp Program and committed to 2 classes per week — mostly POWHER and BLASTHER (our strength and metabolic conditioning classes). Her coaches worked with her through goal meetings with Shaneen, addressing everything from pelvic floor health to proper squat mechanics. They created practical habits she could actually stick to: increase protein, drink 3 L of water daily, cut down on nighttime snacking.
She tracked every lift in WodUP. Every session, she could see exactly where she was and where she was going.

The Results

Over 6 months, Kiki attended 42 classes with 100% attendance and minimal late cancels. Here's what that consistency delivered:
Back squat increased 20%, front squat increased 60%, deadlift increased 5% — rebuilding a solid foundation across all major movement patterns while losing 2 kg in the process.

But here's what matters most to her:

"I can lift my son without being exhausted."

"I can lift my son without being exhausted."

Playing with her kids doesn't leave her winded. She has the energy to be fully present with her children. And she loves working out again — it's her time, not a chore.

What This Means for You

Kiki's story is about making the decision to prioritize yourself — and finding the right system to support that decision. She showed up twice a week, trusted the process, and worked with coaches who understand the specific demands of motherhood.
If you're thinking, "I don't have time" or "I need something that actually fits my life" — Kiki found it. Female‑specific programming. Hands‑on coaching. A community of women who get it.

She rebuilt her lower body strength and reclaimed her identity. You can too.