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ABOUT US

We understand that a healthy mom makes for a fit pregnancy, faster recovery and a happier household. We are ready to turn your living room or the local playground into a virtual gym facility that gets results!

At Total Mommy Fitness we are committed to building the foundation for healthy families -- one mom at a time. Our pre- and postnatal experts travel to their clients to make fitness fun and feasible with custom-designed conditioning and nutrition programs. We are focused on helping women prepare for pregnancy, labor, and a healthy lifestyle that will carry them forward for years to come. Our clients range from women who are preparing their bodies for pregnancy to those that have already given birth and feel their exercise and nutrition routines have reached a plateau. Our focus is to give women the foundation they need through fitness and nutritional guidance that will allow them to continue making healthy choices for a lifetime. After all, a mom's commitment to fitness is one that carries over to her children and benefits the entire family.

Meet The Team:

We have trainers covering Austin and beyond. We currently provide training in Central Austin, Tarrytown, Westlake, Circle C, Lakeway, Oakhill, Steiner Ranch, Avery Ranch, Cedar Park and Northwest Austin. Please contact us at trainers@TotalMommyFitness.com to learn more.

Tatum Rebelle: Certified Pre- and Postnatal Fitness and Nutrition Expert and Owner of Total Mommy Fitness

Skilled coach and trainer, motivator, focused, dynamic, understanding, committed, enjoyable, nutritional wizard, serious about results, amazing with moms and kids, these are just a few ways clients describe Tatum Rebelle owner and creator of Total Mommy Fitness.

Tatum's desire to create Total Mommy Fitness began when she worked as a trainer for popular gyms. Repeatedly, she observed that most of the women stopped exercising once they got pregnant. With this information in hand, Tatum decided to deepen her expertise by studying pregnancy exercise. The latest research surprisingly disproved everything she had previously heard; not only can women stay physically active during pregnancy, but the benefits of doing so seemed endless. The excitement of this new information spurred her desire to share what she had learned with expecting mothers, to help them to continue their personal fitness throughout their pregnancy, and after. She also spoke with many women and learned that what prevented them from exercising was a fear that they might not know what they should be doing during pregnancy. Following birth, many women did not exercise because they were not comfortable bringing their baby to the gym, did not know what was safe for them to do, and felt overwhelmed.

Tatum built her business with a few key things in mind. 1) women want to be able to work out along with their new baby, often in the privacy of their home, 2) moms need to have realistic ways to squeeze fitness into various parts of their day without committing large chunks of time, 3) moms want to learn from experts who are knowledgeable about the realities of pregnancy and understand the nutritional aspects, and 4) the process needs to be fun, inspirational, and easily incorporated into their busy lives.

As Tatum points out, a woman is training for a marathon or sports event, she puts time into preparing her body with adequate training and proper nutrition. Pregnancy and childbirth is the most physically demanding thing that many women will ever do in their life. The healthier a woman can get before her pregnancy, the more fit she can remain during, and the faster she will bounce back after. Women thinking about becoming pregnant should approach pregnancy with a similar mindset of an athlete preparing for a competition.

Tatum's advice to women is to do something using your body everyday, even if it does not involve a structured daily gym routine. She teaches her clients that it is extremely important to incorporate fitness into their daily lives, to stay healthy and to set an example for their family. Her clients are given realistic plans that they can truly weave into their hectic lifestyle while still achieving results.

The driving force behind Tatum's passion for health and fitness stems from her lifelong fascination with the human body, its capabilities and resilience. Tatum has been testing her own body's limits and abilities from an early age, spanning from leisurely outdoor activities, to extreme sports and triathlons. This interest has led her to be one of the top fitness specialists in the US.

Originally from Scottsdale, AZ, Tatum's career in fitness began when she joined the Army at the age of 17. While serving for eight years, she consistently received the highest honors in physical fitness, eventually working her way up to a Drill Sergeant to lead other soldiers through Basic Training. Tatum became certified in personal training as well as in prenatal and postnatal fitness by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Prior to starting Total Mommy Fitness, Tatum was a personal trainer for 24 Hour Fitness in Scottsdale as well as in Dallas and also worked with Fit for Life in Fort Worth. Tatum studied kinesiology and communication at Texas Christian University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree, and is currently pursuing an MBA.

When Tatum is not helping moms and families increase their personal fitness, you can find her somewhere outside. She loves to mountain bike, hike, run or kayak, often with her dogs alongside. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her siblings that she mentors from Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Tatum is also actively involved with the Mayor's Fitness Council in Austin, helping them in their effort to make Austin the fittest city in the nation by 2010.

Tatum's other certifications include:

Moms in Motion - SWA Fitness Education
Kids in Motion - SWA Fitness Education
Counseling for Health and Fitness - Nutrition Dimension
Maternal and Infant Nutrition - Nutrition Dimension
Nutrition for Women: Sexual and Reproductive Health - Nutrition Dimension
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED Provider Course - American Heart Association
Biomechanics of Resistance Training - Cooper Institute Dallas, TX
Exercise for Older Adults Certification - American Council on Exercise
Complete Personal Training Certification - APEX Fitness Group

Diana Haggerty: Certified Pre- and Postnatal Fitness and Nutrition Expert

Diana Haggerty is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, and is certified in Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness by ACE. She has been teaching Prenatal Pilates for 5 years, has studied as an organic chef and baker, and is the mother of a beautiful 5-year-old daughter, Francesca. Diana's passion for pregnancy fitness began when she became pregnant herself. She learned first-hand the benefits of exercise and nutrition during her own pregnancy, and has chosen a career in prenatal personal training so she can share what she has learned with others.

Diana's certifications include:

Personal Training Certification--AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)
Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Certification--ACE (American Council on Exercise)
Pilates Certification--AFAA
Yoga Certification--AFAA
Maternal and Infant Nutrition--Nutrition Dimension
Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition--Nutrition Dimension
Non-Diet Weight Management--Nutrition Dimension
Weight Control and Eating Disorders--Nutrition Dimension

Kristen McFalls: Certified Fitness and Nutrition Expert

Kristen McFalls received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, with a minor in Human Nutrition and Foods from Texas A&M University. Kristen played soccer at A&M, giving firsthand her experience in athletic training and conditioning. She was also involved with the Olympic Development Program. Most recently Kristen worked as the Gym Director of The Little Gym helping children stay physically active in a fun environment. Kristen is a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM- HFI) and began her training career at Lifetime Fitness, guiding people to reach fitness goals.