Name: Archana Khedkar

Where are you originally from? India

When did you join FIT4MOM? February 2023

What classes do you attend? HIIT, TRX, Yoga, Body Ignite

Who is/are your workout buddy(ies) and their age(s)? My daughter Riddhi is 6 years old.

What is your favorite thing about FIT4MOM? The awesome instructors!

What is your current job? Or what did you do before staying at home (if you don’t currently work outside the home)? I am a Software Engineer.

Share your thoughts on the concept of “it takes a village” – is it important for moms to join a village? It takes a village to build a strong community, and a mom joining a strong community leads to stronger, successful, and healthier generations.

What is your favorite beverage? Lemonade, with seasonal fruit flavors.

What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate ice cream

You are given 4 hours of FREE babysitting. What would you do? Go on a date with my husband or hike on a looooong trail.

What is your ultimate child-free vacation destination? Las Vegas

How has becoming a mother changed you? I am happier, and more fun-loving now. I appreciate little things more. Although I was working towards finding work/life balance, I could manage it only after becoming a mom, as my determination got stronger. Also, I have adopted more sustainability practices as I feel we must strive to maintain (if not improve) the ecosystem.