Meet the Squad

Founder & Mother of Valkyries

Before she was the Mother of Valkyries, she was a stalkery 7-year-old who watched her neighbor do karate and decided she wanted to do it too. By the time Mulan came out, Sam was a year ahead of the trend. And by age 19 – she had her black belt. Thanks Mr. B. 😉

Sam

That’s really where Sam’s love of fitness started

While in college for something completely unrelated, she started to miss it. That’s when she discovered Kinesiology & Athletic Training.

After that, Sam got certified in Personal Training, was hired on by a gym and became completely encroached into a fitness community. For years, she taught classes in-studios and was known as the Punny one with all the 5am energy.

UNTIL – 2021. After taking her themed classes (and some former co-workers with her!) virtual...

Micro Squad was born

Favorite Way To Sweat

Pilates

Favorite Workout Playlist

Valkyrie Squad playlist!

Secret Talent

The Pun is Strong with This One

Certifications

CPT (certified personal trainer), Yoga, Lagree & Pilates, Black Belt (I know that’s not a certification but it is to me lol)

Years Teaching

11

Meet the Whole Squad! 

Strength

Pop Culture References

Zodiac Sign

Cancer

Weakness

Cookies 🍪

Fav Fandom

Harry Potter

Resident Line Dancer & Cycle Syncing Disco Gymnast

Squad Leader Gabby

Favorite Way To Sweat

1 lb Bala bangles on the ankles is a go-to, without hesitation 

Favorite Workout Playlist

I’m a huge weirdo and like to have true crime podcasts in my ears when working out

Secret Talent

I can say the alphabet backwards pretty fast!

Certfications

Lagree (Pilates)

Years Teaching

With Micro Squad

4

3

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

Strength

sneaking FRIENDS references into any conversation

Weakness

Sour Patch Kids

Fav Line Dance

Off the Chain

Zodiac Sign

Resident Line Dancer &
Cycle Syncing Disco Gymnast

Squad Leader Gabby

Certfications

Lagree (Pilates)

Years Teaching

With Micro Squad

4

3

Favorite Way To Sweat

1 lb Bala bangles on the ankles is a go-to, without hesitation 

Favorite Workout Playlist

I’m a huge weirdo and like to have true crime podcasts in my ears when working out

Secret Talent

I can say the alphabet backwards pretty fast!

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

Strength

Sneaking FRIENDS references into any conversation

Weakness

Sour Patch Kids

Fav Line Dance

Off the Chain

MOM OF 2, TRUE BEVERAGE CHICK & PART-TIME GANGSTER

Squad Leader Mia

Favorite Way To Sweat

All things Bala

Favorite Workout Playlist

90's/2000's Dance Hall

Secret Talent

I can turn any workout into a super booty day!

Certfications

Yoga & Lagree (Pilates)

Years Teaching

With Micro Squad

8

3

Zodiac Sign

Pisces

Strength

Bougie vibes

Weakness

Tie: cute cups or naps

Fav Drink

Caramel crunch frap

MOM OF 2, TRUE BEVERAGE CHICK & PART-TIME GANGSTER

Squad Leader Mia

Certfications

Yoga & Lagree (Pilates)

Years Teaching

With Micro Squad

8

3

Favorite Way To Sweat

All things Bala

Favorite Workout Playlist

90's/2000's Dance Hall

Secret Talent

I can turn any workout into a super booty day!

Zodiac Sign

Pisces

Strength

Bougie vibes

Weakness

Tie: cute cups or naps

Fav Drink

Caramel crunch frap

BEST FRIEND, MAMA BEAR & MUSIC TEACHER

Squad Leader Lydia

Favorite Way To Sweat

Tabata To Teach? Pop Bala

Favorite Workout Playlist

Dance Pop

Favorite Movie Genre

Jazz & Pop
(but not pop jazz lol)

Certfications

Lagree (Pilates)

Years Teaching

With Micro Squad

2

2

Strength

Mirror pep talks

Weakness

Needing mirror pep talks

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

Secret Talent

I can solve a Rubik's Cube in 60 seconds!

BEST FRIEND, MAMA BEAR & MUSIC TEACHER

Squad Leader Lydia

Certfications

Lagree (Pilates)

Years Teaching

With Micro Squad

2

2

Favorite Way To Sweat

Tabata
To Teach? Pop Bala

Favorite Workout Playlist

Dance Pop

Secret Talent

I can solve a Rubik's Cube in 60 seconds!

Zodiac Sign

Strength

Mirror pep talks

Weakness

Needing mirror pep talks

Fav Movie Genre

Jazz & Pop
(but not pop jazz lol)

Zodiac Sign

Scorpio

We want you to see your inner power because ultimately, your self-perception impacts your choices, relationships and affects your mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Self Worth & Empowerment

Body Positivity

We’re a body neutral studio. We don’t focus on weight loss or weight gain, but instead on feeling strong in your skin and having fun while creating sustainable movement habits!

Inclusivity

This is a safe space where people of all shapes, sizes, colors, identities and pronouns are respected. Always.

The Micro Squad Values

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Come meet your fitness journey BFFs 😉