Each month, we're celebrating a member of FIT4MOM Las Cruces for her commitment to a healthy lifestyle and dedication to FIT4MOM.

This month, we're spotlighting our newest Stroller Strides instructor! Meet our Mom of the Month for July: Briana Pike

Tell us about who is in your family!

Husband Zach. Stepson Creighton is 16 and Petra is 14 months. I also have a 4 year old Dalmatian

Where is your hometown?

Sioux City, Iowa

How did you find FIT4MOM?

On Google looking for local moms groups!

What is/was your career?

I work for Apple as a customer relations agent

How long have you been a member of FIT4MOM Las Cruces, and what has it done for you?

I started in September of 2023! I was working on losing my baby weight and dealing with terrible postpartum anxiety. FIT4MOM helped me get back into exercising and helped with my anxiety. I was able to strengthen my core and start running again.

What is your favorite class exercise?

Squats with an overhead press

What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?

How much personality even little babies have!

What are three of your favorite things?

Reality TV, Swimming and Taylor Swift

What is your proudest mommy moment so far?

Pushing Petra in my first 5k and setting a PR while doing it!

What advice would you give to a new mother?

Just breathe. Take a breath! Cry if you need to. It’ll be okay! Parenting is a big job!

Anything else you'd like to add?

I'm so excited to start my journey as a new instructor! I can't wait for Petra to grow up with this group.

We are so lucky to have Briana in our village. It wouldn't be the same without her and Petra!