MOM & BABY FITNESS CLASSES
Losing weight after delivery isn't all that different from losing weight at any other time, experts say. It mostly requires getting off the couch. However many new moms share the same complaints: fatigue, lack of energy, and an inability to "get going." The irony is that daily exercise has been proven to help increase stamina and improve bodily functions.
Need more motivation to get off the couch and get moving? Consider the following benefits of exercise for moms:
- Stronger and healthier bones, muscles, and joints.
- Weight loss, reduction in body fat and eventually controlled weight levels.
- Increased mental improvement, reduced incidences of postpartum depression, anxieties or stress
There are many fun exercise routines for you and your baby to enjoy together.
Stroller exercises: No matter how old, you and your baby can benefit from walking together. There are also specific stroller exercise programs, that give moms both a cardiovascular workout and a muscle-toning experience.
Pilates: These exercises increase your flexibility and strengthen your muscles through gentle body conditioning, using your own body for resistance. Pilates is a safe way for you and your baby to exercise, enabling you to be more active. An added benefit is relief from joint or muscle pains from proper practice.
Land and Water Aerobics: These are excellent ways for you and baby to get moving, developing bone strength, and fostering a love for physical activity. The cardiovascular workouts will also release endorphins—boosting your mood.
Exercising at home can be convenient for busy moms because it enables them to incorporate a daily routine without having to go far. However the benefits of getting out and joining a specially designed Mommy & Baby fitness class cannot be understated. They are not only a great way to bond with your baby and lose weight, but that they are also a great way to make friends and develop a support network. The support that you are given in these classes as a new mom is amazing. You will find yourself looking forward to every class, not only for the workout but also for the discussions with the other moms about problems or concerns that you have with your baby. Mommy & Baby fitness classes are a fun way to exercise, socialize and bond with your baby all at the same time. And whether you decide to work out on your own or join a class, the most important thing is to stick with it! Your baby will grow up loving physical activity as a healthy habit, and you'll both continue to enjoy the benefits that come by maintaining fitness along the way.
Kelowna & West Kelowna’s answer to Mommy & Baby Fitness Classes is:
Kami Johnson, a Certified Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist runs several classes for New Moms out of the Dance Force Studio at 1774 Baron Road.
Classes include:
Mom & Baby Boot Camps...Mom & Baby Aqua Fit...Mom & Baby Yoga..
Summer 2010 Schedule
Runs: June-14-Aug 27
no classes June 28, 29, 30. July 1, 2. July 26-30th & Aug 2
Mom & Baby Stroller Boot Camp A work out designed for Moms who like to work hard & get results! Cardio, strength & Core conditioning - the whole package.
Kelowna - Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am
West Kelowna - Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 -10:00 am
Mom & Baby Yoga Contact Kami at GO Fitness for the next scheduled Mom & Baby Yoga class.
Mom & Baby Aqua Fit Fridays 11:00 am - noon. In the water- fun for baby & a great workout for you. Join Kami in her saltwater outdoor pool for a workout perfect for Okanagan Moms!!
BYO BABY FLOATIES/PFD's.
Aqua-circuit This outdoor saltwater pool workout is for EVERYBODY! There are 3 levels to work at: light -moderate & challenge. Choose your level & enjoy a great workout. Suitable for prenatal partcipants. Space is limited. **Note: This is an adult only class.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-8:00 pm
Visit Go Fitness for the fee schedule and the current Schedule of classes.
Kami also provides personal training and more.
For more information contact Kami Johnson at GO FITNESS
250-718-8010
kcdj@shaw.ca
www.gofitnessokanagan.com.
GO FITNESS...
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