As mom’s we struggle to find time for ourselves. Always trying to put our families first we neglect taking the best care of us. One of my biggest struggles as a new mom was figuring out how and when to workout. We joined a big gym near our house for the amazing pools. We swam several times a week that summer and loved it. Then the pools closed and it was time to use the gym for working out. After observing our son in the childcare 1 time, I knew there was no way I could leave him there and feel good about it. The adults (mainly teenagers and a few adults) were so outnumbered by the kids that there was no way that they could safely monitor the area. Older children were entering and exiting the toddler area on there own which made me feel like a little finger would soon be slammed in a door on accident. The teens were focused on each other and their dinner plans while young grade school kids were climbing on top of toys with preschoolers below. We canceled out membership and my dreams of killer workouts died.
GOOD NEWS! There are amazing alternatives to the traditional gym for mom friendly workouts and you are going to love them. Below is a list of the best of the best, mom friendly fitness programs in Austin.
Tribe is just that, a tribe of women, moms that are gathering to improve self care and wellness for the overall positive impact on their families. With a variety of classes from Mommy & Me Wellness, Pilates Fusion, Strength and Toning, Barre, Prenatal and Postnatal there is something for everyone. Children that are non-mobile are in class WITH you and mobile children are in play-based childcare nearby. Morning classes are currently available with plans to offer afternoon and evenings classes soon. Make sure to keep your eye out for delicious food partners and wellness offerings as well.
FIT4MOM is the country’s largest fitness program for moms offering pre and post-natal fitness classes for every stage of motherhood. 55 Minute workouts are a mix of cardio and strength training while having the little ones near by or along side you in their strollers. Songs and play are incorporated long the way to keep the little ones interactive and happy. Groups also meet for weekly play groups and mom’s night outs.
Little Yoga House, offers a variety of Yoga classes that the entire family can enjoy. Classes include Vinyasa Flow with infants and waddlers, small babies can be close to parents mat while waddlers are in the play area within the same space. Parent Toddler Yoga (18month-3yrs) is a class that mom and toddler can enjoy together with music, poses and props to help toddlers. Want to include everyone, family yoga is open to everyone!
Barre classes are rooted in three fitness disciplines—ballet barre, pilates and yoga. You will leave feeling strong and balanced inside and out. Barre 3 studio also have a play lounge where children can play while mom does her workout. Children 14 and up are able to classes with a purchased pass. A great way to exercise with your teen!
Ballet Austin offers Babywearing Barre & Pilates, this 45-minute workout that offers a blend of ballet barre fitness and Pilates Mat core conditioning to really focus on strengthening your core. Tighten those gluts and abs and get back into shape! For mom’s with toddlers, enjoy a class that combines interactive play with Pilates-based exercises that will give moms and toddlers both a great workout. Toddlers are encouraged to move and play in a safe environment with mom so she can workout too!
