It’s funny but there aren’t many bring your baby exercise classes in Brighton and not many that combine exercise with postnatal pilates. You would think there would be more!
I am sure you have seen pictures of bring your baby exercise classes where they use perfect models for mummy and baby and the image shows both the mum and baby relaxed, smiling and enjoying the class.
Well let me tell you that’s not real life! In real life the mum comes in wind swept, exhausted, sleep deprived and in need of a good cuddle! She is armed with toys, blankets, play mats and white noise in the desperate bid to entertain her baby so that it’s possible for this exhausted mama to get a little ME time.
When a new mum comes to class, it’s evident that her main concern is that her baby won’t settle. The beauty of my classes are that we are all mums. We have all been in the same situation. So we don’t mind!
I make sure the babies are kept warm and have been known to teach the class whilst bottle feeding a baby! All babies cry and one week your baby may be asleep then another week it may be that your child wants more cuddles and attention. Some mums have to breastfeed their little one during the class but whatever happens you will feel a 100 percent better after attending my classes.
If you do have to feed during class then I remind you of pelvic floor exercises – you can still do some of the core connection exercises whilst sat feeding. The other beauty of my bring your baby exercise classes is that, if your child really isn’t settling, then its OK to leave the class and you will get a full refund. My bring your baby exercise classes have been created by Mums, for Mums!
Mum’s need me time and time to feel like themselves again
Bringing babies to classes isn’t ideal and they are a distraction. They do cry, they may poo at the most inconvenient time, but it doesn’t matter. If your baby cry’s the other ladies are just thankful it’s not their baby, and remember your baby’s cry sounds a lot louder to you than to others! What matters is you are at class to get stronger, fitter and healthier for both you and your child. You are here to feel like YOU again.
I totally understand the effort it takes mums to get to class with their little ones – after all, I have been there! I have had babies as young as 6 weeks old attending class and in actual fact the earlier the better, for both you and baby. The baby gets used to the studio and my voice. Some of the babies that started so small are now crawling around and entertaining themselves by chewing on the Pilates equipment around them.
My Brighton classes are a mixture of weights, interval training and Stott postnatal pilates. They are challenging and you get a full hour of exercise. Yes we chat and have a giggle but rest assured you will leave feeling like you had a good workout You will feel reconnected with those forgotten tummy muscles, your bum cheeks will have been awakened and those bingo wings will have been blasted. All this is done while being mindful that most mums have diastasis recti (tummy separation), a weak pelvic floor and posture issues. All of which is addressed in every class, especially the impact of pilates on the body.
I have also listened to mum’s and their need for flexibility. So my classes are not tied-in courses – you buy 1 class or more and book and cancel online yourself. I do suggest you book weekly to the same class to get the best results. Those that have a poorly child can cancel within 12 hours of the class.
So come on Wonder Women – what are you waiting for???????
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