Inspiring Women to Reclaim Strength and Balance - An Interview with Coach Juca Csíkos of ActiveMumLife
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Juca Csíkos is the founder of ActiveMumLife, an authentic content creator and certified wellbeing and mobility coach who builds an engaged international community for active women and mothers. Starting from Hungary, she now reaches several million people monthly, with nearly one million followers worldwide on Instagram (@activemumlife_official).
Nearly three decades of sports experience and ten years of competitive athletic background form the foundation of her professional philosophy. As a youth athlete, she spent seven years in short track speed skating and three years in road cycling, becoming a Hungarian national champion in her age group in both disciplines. For her, sport was never just performance, it was also a mental anchor.
Today, as a leading representative of a unique movement philosophy, she teaches movement not as a goal, but as a natural baseline state. Her content connects childlike lightness with scientific foundations, presenting mobility and wellbeing not as unattainable ideals, but as adaptable, measurable tools.
Her work has been featured by international platforms including Cosmopolitan.com, NZ Herald, Shape.com, Daily Mail, PopSugar Fitness, Cosmopolitan UK, Women’s Health UK, and the Dove Reimagine campaign. She was also nominated for the Fabulous Good Influence Award.
Juca Csíkos, Content Creator, Wellbeing & Mobility Coach
What inspired you to launch ActiveMumLife, and what problem are you solving for women and mothers worldwide?
“The birth of the community was closely connected to my experience with postpartum depression. I felt unmotivated and deeply lonely, despite having a supportive partner and my twin daughters, whom I knew needed me.
My husband helped me reconnect with something that brought joy back into my daily life. That’s how I returned to active living, and for me, movement became more than sport. It became a mental lifeline.
Later, it became my mission to create a space for women and mothers where movement is not an unreachable goal, but an adaptable and practical tool for physical and mental wellbeing. Back in 2016, I didn’t see this represented authentically on social media. I spoke openly about my meniscus surgery, gynecological challenges, and physical and mental obstacles, while sharing measurable progress milestones to motivate others.
Today, I professionally support women in finding their own anchor point and rebuilding a positive relationship with their bodies instead of chasing perfection.”
What specific challenges do new mothers face when trying to stay in shape, and how do you help them overcome them?
“I believe this applies not only to mothers, but to adults in general. Stress and lack of time are the biggest barriers to consistent movement. Research shows that psychosocial stress, both during pregnancy and postpartum, is a significant risk factor for sedentary behavior across populations. High stress levels significantly reduce physical activity.
However, with the right guidance, we can not only lower stress levels but also build a lifestyle that makes the entire family’s life more balanced and manageable.
As a wellbeing and mobility coach, I offer movement practices that can be done anywhere, even alongside children. This makes movement natural and sustainable, supporting both physical strength and mental recharge.”
You initially focused on mothers, but now your movement philosophy extends to everyone, without gyms or special equipment. How does that work?
“Yes. The exercises I share are scientifically grounded and adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. No gym or special equipment is required. The focus is on awareness, proper movement patterns, controlled breathing, and consistency.
The goal is to make movement a natural part of everyday life, not an additional burden.”
What feedback do you most often receive from women and families who follow your work?
“The most common feedback is that they don’t have to give up anything. By incorporating simple, at-home exercises, they become more balanced and satisfied.
One of my proudest moments was when an Australian father, weighing nearly 150 kg, began exercising at home beside his newborn baby. Over the course of a year, he gradually reduced his weight to under 90 kg without changing his diet. He became stronger and more confident, and according to him, his perseverance had a positive impact on his relationship. His wife was proud of him.”
Tell us about a turning point in your life when you realized movement and community support were more than just inspiration.
“One of the most defining moments of my life was being diagnosed with life-threatening bilateral pulmonary embolism in May 2025. At the same time, I was suffering from pneumonia and pleurisy. Breathing became extremely difficult.
I spent five days in the hospital under constant monitoring. For weeks, I cried and feared the worst, yet I knew I couldn’t give up because my family needed me. Recovery took months.
When breathing is no longer something you can take for granted, your perspective changes. I realized that movement is not just inspirational, it has measurable, scientifically supported benefits.
After this experience, I earned certifications as a wellness coach and stretching and flexibility coach and began focusing on research exploring how movement can be sustainable and effective in stress reduction.
Currently, I am developing my own integrated mobility program in collaboration with an Olympic-level coach and a sports cardiologist. The program examines the systemic effects of movement, particularly how it can be sustainably integrated into modern, high-stress lifestyles.”
What results can someone expect if they commit to your movement philosophy?
“I don’t offer a traditional fitness program. Through my primarily video-based inspirational content, my goal is to make active living the ‘new trend,’ where people are physically and mentally healthy, and where authenticity and naturalness are part of everyday life.
Those who follow the guidance experience stable, sustainable progress. They become more balanced and more energetic, and this positively impacts their relationships as well.”
“Become your own role model,” what does that mean to you?
“Many people see me as a role model, but I emphasize a different perspective. It’s easy to compare ourselves to others, especially in a world where ready-made templates are constantly presented to us.
True strength lies not in copying someone else’s path, but in finding your own. For me, a role model is not a perfect example, it is a continuous process of growth. My children remind me every day that authenticity and vulnerability are not weaknesses. They are forms of credibility.”
What advice would you give to women who feel overwhelmed by motherhood, fitness goals, and societal expectations?
“Start with personal development today. It’s important to recognize whether the goals we set come from internal motivation or external pressure.
I recommend using the ‘chunking’ technique, breaking large, complex goals into smaller, manageable parts. In practice, this means starting small and allowing yourself short, consistent movement sessions. Perfection isn’t required. Do it when you can.
I started with just 20 squats per day. Gradually, I increased the number, and within a few months, I was doing 200 daily, which today serves as my warm-up.
Movement should become a natural part of daily life. Focus on enjoyment, wellbeing, and progressing at your own pace.”
What is your biggest challenge at the moment?
“My most important role right now is raising our four children. As a full-time mother, this requires full presence, emotional stability, and conscious time management.
It is essential to me that what I represent publicly, sustainable movement, mental balance, and authentic living, genuinely works in my own life.
However, maintaining research projects and professionally grounded content creation requires long-term commitment and stable partnerships. I can sustainably achieve this through collaborations with companies whose values align with mine, companies that see not just advertising space, but meaningful, value-based cooperation within my community.”
How can potential partner companies connect with you?
“I aim to collaborate with brands that think long-term and understand that authentic, educational content is one of the strongest trust-building tools.
My community is not just an audience, it is an active, international, highly engaged network where movement, wellbeing, and family values are practiced daily.
My goal in partnerships is to integrate brand messages naturally, professionally, and inspiringly into my content.
The first step is simple. Companies can reach out via Instagram or through business inquiries. I believe that with shared values, we can create not just campaigns, but meaningful impact.”
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