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Instructor of the Month - Taryn Figueroa

You might be fooled if Taryn told you that she was extremely introverted. We love her high energy classes and her killer curtsy lunges. But let's get to the most important fact of them all. Our very own Taryn writes her own music and even had a few songs released with Sony records in her 20's! Can we have a vote to add them to her next class playlist??

Hometown: Fresno

How long have you lived in Southern California? 12 years

Tell us about your family: Hubby: Ruben Kiddos: Amelia (3) and Isabella (10 months)

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? Singer, dancer, actress.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Greece for my honeymoon.

What is your favorite thing to do? Exercise, try new restaurants and foods, make craft cocktails for friends and family, bbq and be outside with my family.

What is something about you that someone may not know? I am a huge music person. I love musical theater. I also love to write my own music and even have a few songs that I released with Sony records in my early 20s.

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? Lately I have been super Into the El adobe Carne Asada Salad. I crave it weekly!

What is the best thing about living in Orange County? The beautiful views, and weather and beaches of course!

What is your favorite color? Pink

What is your favorite song or artist? Ah I love all music so much. Been really into Miley Cyrus, Sza, Adele, Rihanna, Beyoncé.

What TV shows are you currently watching? Daisy Jones and the six, succession, Yellowstone.

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us: I am extremely introverted! I get super anxious meeting new people but love that this job/community gets me out of my shell.

If someone had to describe you in one word, what would it be and why?Dependable. I'm always there for those I love and always first to sign up to help, be a room parent, team leader etc.

How did you find FIT4MOM South OC? Celebration of moms 2022 while 8 months pregnant with my second!

How long have you worked for FIT4MOM South OC? A few months?

How has FIT4MOM South OC changed your life? Given me something fulfilling for me while eliminating the mom guilt of not being with my littles. This gives me the best of both worlds!

What was the first class that you attended and/or taught? What was the last class that you attended and/or taught? Stroller strides last class I taught celebration of moms first class I attended.

What classes do you currently attend and/or teach? Stroller strides.

What is your favorite workout move or class layout? Curtsy lunge!