Hey! My name is Mikala, but you might know me as fitbymik! I am a fitness instructor, personal trainer, dancer and aerialist born and raised in Toronto Canada. I have a passion for health and fitness that lead me to a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology, and over a decade of teaching in the fitness industry. Some of the class genres I have taught include Barre Fitness, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Aquafit, dance and gymnastics. I also have years of expertise with one-on-one personal training and fitness coaching. One of my favourite things about this industry is the ability to help others achieve their goals and feel their best!
In between teaching and learning, I spent many years performing as a dancer and aerialist with Norwegian Cruise Line. I also performed as an aerialist at Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan!
I can’t wait to continue bringing more workouts and challenges to help YOU reach your fitness and flexibility goals!
fitbymik
Hey fitbymik fam! 🤗 Tomorrow Monday September 7th we begin our 6 WEEK FALL WORKOUT CHALLENGE! Comment below if you’ll be joining in!
Follow the workout calendar on my website fitbymik.com or attached below. Find the workout videos organized into weekly playlists on my fitbymik YouTube home page.
Any NEW videos will be posted at least 1 day prior to their scheduled day.
Xox Mik 💕
FULL SCHEDULE:
www.fitbymik.com/2026-fall-workout-challenge
REQUEST TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP:
www.facebook.com/groups/1283167828900995/
PLAYLIST WEEK 1:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 2:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 3:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 4:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 5:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL...
PLAYLIST WEEK 6:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ...
WORKOUT CHALLENGE FAQ
1. WHERE CAN I FIND THE NEW WORKOUTS?
Any NEW workouts on the schedule will be posted to my channel 1-2 days before their scheduled day and added to the corresponding playlist.
2. WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED?
I would suggest that you have a good medium set of dumbbells for the challenge. In my videos I use mostly two 10LB dumbbells. Occasionally I use a lighter set of dumbbells (3LB), and sometimes a heavier set (15LB). Always choose your weights based on your own strength level. 😊
During some of the workouts I’ll be using a booty band (loop band) as well.
4. WHERE DO I FIND THE VIDEOS?
The videos are all organized into weekly playlists on my fitbymik YouTube Home Page. Look for the title 2026 FALL WORKOUT CHALLENGE. All videos are listed in the correct order according to the calendar.
I have also added clickable playlist buttons on my website: www.fitbymik.com/2026-fall-workout-challenge
4. IS IT BEGINNER FRIENDLY?
Although many of my videos are challenging, I always provide modifications and low impact options. If you are a beginner you can choose lighter weights to start off and utilize the modification screens.
5. DO I NEED TO SIGN UP?
There is no sign up for this challenge. However, you can subscribe to my email list on fitbymik.com to receive updates for future workout challenges.
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Hey fitbymik fam! 🤗 Here is the updated schedule for this week. My apologies for the change up! Due to technical difficulties, the new full body workout won’t be released for today’s workout. In its place I have put the 30 min Dumbbell Strength x Pilates Routine. One of my favourites!
Thank you for your flexibility!
Let me know how the challenge is going for you in the comments below. All of you are crushing it!
Xox Mik
WEBSITE:
www.fitbymik.com/2026-new-year-workout-challenge
FACEBOOK GROUP:
www.facebook.com/groups/1283167828900995/
INSTAGRAM:
www.instagram.com/fitbymik/
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fitbymik
Hey fitbymik fam! 🤗 Today we begin our 6 WEEK NEW YEAR WORKOUT CHALLENGE! Comment below if you’ll be joining in!
Follow the workout calendar on my website fitbymik.com or attached below. Find the workout videos organized into weekly playlists on my fitbymik YouTube home page.
Any NEW videos will be posted at least 1 day prior to their scheduled day.
Xox Mik 💕
FULL SCHEDULE:
www.fitbymik.com/2025-winter-workout-challenge
REQUEST TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP:
www.facebook.com/groups/1283167828900995/
PLAYLIST WEEK 1:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 2:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 3:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 4:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 5:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 6:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
WORKOUT CHALLENGE FAQ
1. WHERE CAN I FIND THE NEW WORKOUTS?
Any NEW workouts on the schedule will be posted to my channel 1-2 days before their scheduled day and added to the corresponding playlist.
2. WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED?
I would suggest that you have a good medium set of dumbbells for the challenge. In my videos I use mostly two 10LB dumbbells. Occasionally I use a lighter set of dumbbells (3LB), and sometimes a heavier set (15LB). Always choose your weights based on your own strength level. 😊
During 1-2 of the workouts I’ll also be using a booty band (loop band) as well.
4. WHERE DO I FIND THE VIDEOS?
The videos are all organized into weekly playlists on my fitbymik YouTube Home Page. Look for the title 2026 NEW YEAR WORKOUT CHALLENGE. All videos are listed in the correct order according to the calendar.
I have also added clickable playlist buttons on my website: www.fitbymik.com/2026-new-year-workout-challenge
4. IS IT BEGINNER FRIENDLY?
Although many of my videos are challenging, I always provide modifications and low impact options. If you are a beginner you can choose lighter weights to start off and utilize the modification screens.
5. DO I NEED TO SIGN UP?
There is no sign up for this challenge. However, you can subscribe to my email list on fitbymik.com to receive updates for future workout challenges.
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Hey fitbymik fam! 💕 Congratulations on completing our 2025 Winter Workout Challenge! Let me know how it went for you in the comments below. Here is your March Choose Your Own Adventure Calendar. 🥳
Follow along with the workout categories selected for every day of the week. I’ve created playlists on my YouTube homepage that correspond with each category. Choose 1-2 workouts from each playlist.
If you prefer your workouts preselected each day, you can repeat the Winter Workout Challenge or any of my previous workout challenges.
Xo Mik
MONDAY | Full Body:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
TUESDAY | Upper Body
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
WEDNESDAY | Lower Body:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
THURSDAY | Cardio and Abs:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
FRIDAY | Full Body Dumbbell:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
SATURDAY | Stretch:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
SUNDAY:
Rest
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fitbymik
Hey FITBYMIK FAM! 💕 You did it! Month 1 of the Winter Workout Challenge is complete! Are you ready for round 2? Let me know how the first 4 weeks went for you in the comments below. 🥳
Follow along with the schedule below and find the videos organized into weekly playlists on my fitbymik YouTube home page. Any NEW videos will be posted at least 1 day prior to their scheduled day.
Remember, my website is where you can stay up to date on all of my workout challenges and calendars. You can reference the full schedule and playlist buttons there as well:
www.fitbymik.com/2025-winter-workout-challenge
PLAYLIST WEEK 5:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 6:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 7:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
PLAYLIST WEEK 8:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
Xox Mik 💕
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fitbymik
Happy New Year fitbymik fam! 🥳 Get ready for our NEW 8 WEEK WINTER WORKOUT CHALLENGE starting Monday January 6th! Comment below if you’ll be joining in!
Follow the workout calendar on my website fitbymik.com. Find the workout videos organized into weekly playlists on my fitbymik YouTube home page.
Any NEW videos will be posted at least 1 day prior to their scheduled day. Stay tuned for the February calendar as it will be posted during the final week of January.
Xox Mik 💕
FULL SCHEDULE:
www.fitbymik.com/2025-winter-workout-challenge
REQUEST TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP:
www.facebook.com/groups/1283167828900995/
PLAYLIST WEEK 1:
m.youtube.com/playlist?list=P...
PLAYLIST WEEK 2:
m.youtube.com/playlist?list=P...
PLAYLIST WEEK 3:
m.youtube.com/playlist?list=P...
PLAYLIST WEEK 4:
m.youtube.com/playlist?list=P...
WORKOUT CHALLENGE FAQ
1. WHERE CAN I FIND THE NEW WORKOUTS?
Any NEW workouts on the schedule will be posted to my channel 1-2 days before their scheduled day and added to the corresponding playlist.
2. WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED?
I would suggest that you have a good medium set of dumbbells for the challenge. In my videos I use mostly two 10LB dumbbells. Occasionally I use a lighter set of dumbbells (3LB), and sometimes a heavier set (15LB). Always choose your weights based on your own strength level. 😊
During 1-2 of the workouts I’ll also be using a booty band (loop band) as well.
4. WHERE DO I FIND THE VIDEOS?
The videos are all organized into weekly playlists on my fitbymik YouTube Home Page. Look for the title 2025 WINTER WORKOUT CHALLENGE. All videos are listed in the correct order according to the calendar.
I have also added clickable playlist buttons on my website: www.fitbymik.com/2025-winter-workout-challenge
4. IS IT BEGINNER FRIENDLY?
Although many of my videos are challenging, I always provide modifications and low impact options. If you are a beginner you can choose lighter weights to start off and utilize the modification screens.
5. DO I NEED TO SIGN UP?
There is no sign up for this challenge. However, you can sign up for email updates on my website fitbymik.com. You will receive an email with challenge details, the full schedule and playlist links attached.
6. WHERE IS THE FEBRUARY SCHEDULE?
For our 8 week winter workout challenge, the February schedule will be posted during the final week of January.
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fitbymik
Hey fitbymik fam! 💕 Here is your December Choose Your Own Adventure Calendar!
Follow along with the workout categories selected for every day of the week. I’ve created playlists on my YouTube homepage that correspond with each category. Choose 1-2 workouts from each playlist.
You can also reference the Choose Your Own Adventure calendars and playlist buttons on fitbymik.com
Xo Mik
CYOA WORKOUT CALENDARS:
www.fitbymik.com/cyoa-workout-calendars
MONDAY | Full Body Dumbbell:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
TUESDAY | Upper Body
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
WEDNESDAY | Cardio and Abs:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
THURSDAY | Full Body:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
FRIDAY | Lower Body:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
SATURDAY | Stretch:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3...
SUNDAY:
Rest
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fitbymik
Hey FITBYMIK FAM! 💕 Congratulations on completing our 8 Week Fall Workout Challenge! You did it! Let me know how it went for you in the comments below.
Tomorrow we begin our November Choose Your Own Adventure Workout Calendar. Follow the schedule and choose 1-2 workouts from each corresponding playlist.
If you prefer to follow specific workouts chosen each day, you can repeat the Fall Workout Challenge, or one of my previous workout challenges. 🙂
Xox Mik 💕
Schedule and clickable playlist buttons can also be found on my website:
www.fitbymik.com/cyoa-workout-calendars
Here are the playlists for this month:
MONDAY - FULL BODY:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
TUESDAY - UPPER BODY:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
WEDNESDAY- LOWER BODY:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
THURSDAY - CARDIO:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
THURSDAY - ABS:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
FRIDAY - FULL BODY DUMBBELL x PILATES:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
SATURDAY - STRETCH:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
SATURDAY - CHOOSE A FAVOURITE:
youtube.com/@fitbymik/videos
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Hey everyone! 💕 I’ve had to switch around the Fall Schedule just a little bit. Due to technical difficulties I’ll be postponing the NEW Full Body Workout to next week. I’ve put the Whole Body Dumbbells and Band workout in its place for this week.
I’ve updated the schedule on my website and the YouTube playlists. Get ready for 2 brand NEW workouts for next week! 🥳
My apologies for the delay everyone. How is month two of the challenge going for you? Only 2 weeks left after this!
I also hope anyone affected by Hurricane Milton has stayed safe during this time 🥺💕
Xo Mik
Schedule and playlist buttons on website:
www.fitbymik.com/2024-fall-workout-challenge
Friday’s Workout:
https://youtu.be/WMr6kgh66-Q?si=nWeGP...
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fitbymik
Hey team! 💕 Congratulations on completing month 1 of the Fall Workout Challenge! Let me know how it went for you by commenting below. Who's ready for round 2? 🥳
Xo Mik
FULL SCHEDULE AND PLAYLIST BUTTONS:
www.fitbymik.com/2024-fall-workout-challenge
WEEK 5 PLAYLIST:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
WEEK 6 PLAYLIST:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
WEEK 7 PLAYLIST:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
WEEK 8 PLAYLIST:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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