Q+A with our new DediKate HIIT + Strength Trainer, Mikahla!

29 Jun 2023

We ask Mikahla 10 fun questions!

Get to know Mikahla!

Are you ready to try Mikahla's super fun and fresh HIIT and Strength workouts!? 💦 First, let's get to know our new Strength and HIIT Trainer at DediKate, Mikahla!

1. Describe your family and where you live.

"I live on a beautiful sheep and cropping farm in the Avon Valley of Western Australia with my husband Mitchell and son Fletcher. It is Mitchell's family farm, he grew up helping his dad work these properties. Fletcher is almost 2 and so so much fun!

We live approximately 25 minutes from the nearest town centre. We are pretty lucky on our farm, the Mortlock River runs through our property and we have some gorgeous bushland to explore as well. I am an animal lover and we have a couple of chooks, donkeys, a pet sheep and a couple of dogs at our place to keep us entertained!"

2. What is one meal you can't live without?

"I am an absolute foodie. Breakfast or brunch is my go to, I would so much rather go to a nice cafe for brekky than a fancy restaurant for dinner! I don't think I could narrow it down to one actual meal ahah! smoothie bowls, pizza, tacos... that's too hard."

3. Favourite DediKate workout?

"At the moment I am absolutely loving the Ignite sessions, the mix of HIIT and using weights is so much fun. The Power sessions are a favourite too - it's interesting as i get stronger and fitter I definitely enjoy these intense workouts more! I definitely go through phases of loving resistance band workouts more though."

4. What are your biggest challenges to living rurally, if any?

"I don't 'struggle' living rurally at all, I never think life would be easier if I lived metro, although full disclosure we don't live too far from a major city. I went to boarding school in Perth and lived there while I went to uni, it is great having things so easily accessible - doctors, uni, shopping centres, cinemas, water parks etc etc, but I still don't miss it at all. I think the biggest pain is food shopping to be honest! If you forget something it takes a lot longer to go back to get it!"

5. What is your proudest accomplishment?

"Besides becoming a mum, I would honestly have to say taking the jump into the fitness industry. I have always really enjoyed exercising and being active, but taking the leap to get qualified and offer something new to my community and abroad has been so much fun and so fulfilling and I haven't even been doing it that long! Knowing I am helping people reach their goals and lead healthier, happier lives is something I am really proud of."

6. What's your favourite way to spend time with your family?

"We often do croppies together which is really nice. Driving around checking the crops together, but it's some slow, tech free time we get to hang out and chat and it always blows my mind how lucky we are to live where we do."

7. What is your best habit?

"Ooh another tricky one. I think my best habit is prioritising myself when I need to. I am lucky to have a great support system around me that makes this easier, but I do think it is something that takes effort and practise too. If I get really busy, or start to feel overwhelmed I know it is okay to take a step back and do something for me whether that is putting exercise at the top of the priorities or even being okay with putting my feet up and relaxing for a little bit."

8. What is your worst habit?

"I am not the best housewife when it comes to keeping a tidy house! I would much rather play with Fletcher than do the dishes or vacuum. I often get to bed time and pretend I can't see the mess, I think Mitchell would definitely say that is my worst habit HAHA!"

9. What's the most beautiful place you've ever seen in person?

"Ooh this is so tough! So many places are beautiful in their own unique way, but the first that comes to mind is Hanauma Bay in Hawaii. I am a beach lover and this bay is incredible, especially under the water, the reef and the animals there are just incredible."