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Welcome Mother FIGR!

Helping moms like you confidently navigate the weights through pregnancy, postpartum + beyond.

Hey, I’m Katelyn!

Your pregnancy and postpartum trainer

I’m a wife and girl mom from Michigan who loves helping women have their fittest pregnancies and strongest postpartum recoveries. A bit about my background:

I grew up in a fitness-loving family – it’s just in my blood. So when I went to college at the University of Michigan I couldn’t wait to major in Exercise Science.

While I was there, I started coaching clients online and knew I wanted to make an actual career out of it. I then earned my Master of Management from Duke University to give me some business background and created FIGR in 2018.

When I became pregnant in 2021 with my daughter, Amelia, everything changed. My obsession became strength and interval training during pregnancy and postpartum. I got certified through Girls Gone Strong as a certified pre and postnatal fitness coach (CPPC) in 2022, then became dual certified after completing the Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism (P&PA) certification in January 2024.

I have worked with hundreds women through my app subscriptions, live events and small group classes at our FIGR gym in Brighton, MI, and I hope I get to work with you too!

QUICK LINKS

THE MOTHER FIGRS PODCAST IS NOW LIVE.

We’re getting even deeper into navigating the weights during pregnancy, postpartum & beyond. Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube! 

Let’s Work Together

I love working with moms and providers through my app programs, in-person classes and events! Click on each below for full details:

Mother FIGRs App Subscription

All the training and resources you need for all stages of motherhood.

6 Week Postpartum class

Workout class for new moms wanting to get back to the workouts they love.

In Person Group classes

Daily ladies group classes at our FIGR gym in Brighton, MI.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Coaches Course

Certification equipping providers with the confidence to guide moms through movement during these seasons.

Some love from OUR FIGR COMMUNITY:

“This program is exactly what I needed, so glad I tried it.”

“I truly believe FIGR:Pregnancy is one of the main reasons I’ve had minimal physical discomfort this whole pregnancy. I can’t wait to start FIGR:Postpartum.”

“Life after a fresh baby is complicated enough, so being able to hit the timeout button and go to the gym with an exact plan of what to do, knowing it was serving my body best, was a mental savior for me!”

“I now feel STRONG & CONFIDENT as a mama and love that I take my health and fitness as a priority.”

Features & Articles

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY

How Do You Make High-Intensity Workouts More Accessible to Pregnant and Postpartum Women?

PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM ATHLETICISM – PRACTICE BRAVE PODCAST

Empowering Moms Through Postpartum Coaching

BOLD JOURNEY

Meet Katelyn Darkangelo

VOYAGE MICHIGAN

 

Inspiring Conversations with Katelyn Darkangelo of FIGR

HELLO POSTPARTUM

Six Movements To Do In The First Six Weeks Postpartum for Optimum Healing

Let’s Connect!

Email or DM me on Instagram/Facebook at any time – I’m excited to meet you!

Access my free guides for pregnancy workouts, labor prep and postpartum recovery.

Working out during pregnancy and postpartum can get so confusing, especially for those of us that love the weights and going hard in the gym.

My whole goal as a pregnancy and postpartum fitness coach is to help be the guidance, resource and support you need to be able to navigate through all the bs.

That’s why I put together these three FREE guides to help you navigate pregnancy workouts, prepare for your best birth, and how to recover stronger postpartum!

In this follow-along live video, I’ll guide you through a core workout you can do both during pregnancy and postpartum, only 10 minutes and all bodyweight!

Confused about what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing in the gym during your pregnancy? Get trimester-specific guidance in my free PDF guide!

Did you know there’s certain exercises that can help increase chances of a smooth labor? Get the exact circuit I added to my workouts in the weeks leading up to birth!

Guess what: you shouldn’t wait until the 6-week check up to start building back your fitness foundation! Get this PDF to learn what you should be doing from the start.

Don’t do motherhood alone.
Join our community.

All moms need a place to help them feel a little more sane, am I right? In our free Mother FIGRs Facebook group, you’ll benefit from:

  • more in-depth pregnancy and postpartum fitness tips/guidance

  • a place to ask questions and get clarity on topics that may feel too personal for social media
  • a community of women who understand you, support you, and can help guide you through pregnancy, postpartum & beyond

Pregnancy + Postpartum Expert Directory

It’s time us moms and moms-to-be can easily find the care and resources we need to help us thrive in pregnancy & motherhood! Check out these specialists to find the help you need.

Learn more about pregnancy and postpartum fitness in my

Mother FIGRs Blog

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