No, I don’t think this is one of those classes where you’ll be using your baby like bar bells to strengthen your arms.

In fact, I think the babys just hang out in their strollers or in their carriers for the duration of the class.

I did a post-natal exercise class after OSFO was born at the Dance Studio and it was great for a number of reasons.

First off, it was fantastic to move my body, which was sorely in need of stretching and working out.

It was also great social experience. I met people there that I am still friends with.

In the class I took, the leader was not only a fitness expert, but a lactation specialist and someone who was in training to be a midwife. So she was very well equipped to lead such a class.

Here’s a new class from the Fitness Collective and from the sounds of it it’s everything you need to get your body back: Motivation, group support, and a really great workout.

New sessions begin March 4th
When: 11-12pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Where: Park Slope Fitness Collective, 366 7th Avenue (11th St.)
Who: moms and babies ready to move!
Why: If you are so busy caring about everyone else, who is going to take care of you?! This is your time.
How: Sign up today to save your spot.

8 week Program
1x per week: $135
2x per week: $220
single drop in: $20
Mention this posting and register by March 1st to save $10.

Testimonial supplied by Park Slope Fittness Collective:

I approached the Park Slope Fitness Collective about creating this class shortly after my daughter was born. Even though I was still healing a little, I was eager to find a way to work out again. The class they created far exceeded my expectations: I left each session feeling like I got a great workout and it helped me to slowly return to my pre-pregnancy body. Although it was sometimes difficult, even at 11am, to drag myself and my newborn there, I was always energized afterwards. The trainers were wonderful about holding and watching the babies when they needed attention, so we really could get into the workout. And I sometimes went to coffee or lunch with other class members, many of whom were also on maternity leave. I went to the Work Out, Baby! class for more than 3 mos, until I returned to work and “graduated” to The Fit Club class! We’re privileged to have the Park Slope Fitness Collective in the neighborhood, and I strongly encourage every new mom in the area to sign up for this.

–Renee, mom to Eliana, 6.5 mos.

Park Slope Fitness Collective
366 7th Ave (11th St.)
Brooklyn NY 11215
718-499-1849

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278 Court St.
Brooklyn NY
718-643-1109