
When you're a new parent, it can seem daunting to work out with a newborn in tow, but that's why mommy and me fitness classes can offer a great solution. Boston has several local fitness studios with mommy and me workout classes like mommy and me yoga and stroller fitness classes. This can also be a great way to explore the city and make new mom friends!
Coolidge Corner Yoga
Carly Follett: Coolidge Corner Yoga has some great Mommy & Me classes, with classes for newborns all the way up to 10 years old!
Try out Sunday Family yoga or Toddler Yoga (for walkers to age 3.5) together. Click here to check out everything they have to offer!
Mama & Me
Carly Follett: Deliveries and recoveries are different for every mother, but once you have clearance from your doctor and are feeling up to it this is a great class for parents and their new babies! This postnatal pilates class was created to incorporate your baby into your pilates workout. This low-impact workout will restrengthen your core. It also helps to regain your pre-baby body while offering you the opportunity to start building a strong bond with your little one and meeting other new moms!
Drop in- $20 | Payment due at class (cash or check only)
10 class pass- $140 | Purchase online
Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women
Cambridge: Tuesday 9:00-10:00
Carly Follett: With this gym being completely designed for women, it's no surprise that it offers a great postnatal workout. Within each routine they focus on muscle strengthening and building endurance. This challenging yet safe class is designed for babies that are not yet mobile.
Xtend Barre
Carly Follett: Get in shape with your little one in a series of post-natal classes designed to give new moms an energetic workout while baby tags along for the ride! Bring your baby in a sling or carrier and you can enjoy working out together!
Click here to schedule a class!
Memberships Pricing- $79-$299
Drop in/Class Packs- Pricing- $30-$280
Urbanity Dance
Carly Follett: Urbanity's youth classes welcome little ones as young as 3 months old on both a drop-in and registration basis. Urbanity Dance is looking to establish a safe, nurturing environment in which parents and babies can explore movement, music, and the basic elements of dance. All classes are hands-on as they are designed to foster achievement of childhood developmental milestones, socialize children in both play and classroom settings, all while building and strengthening the bonds between babies and parents.
Asana Charlestown
Carly Follett: Mom and Baby Barre: This class is for non-mobile babies only, so strap your little love in a carrier and integrate them into your workout. This class focuses on your core, incorporating small isometric movements, weights (or babies) and bands.
Baby and Me Yoga: This class uses stretches and strengthening exercises to help you get your pre-baby body back while bonding with your baby. This is also a great opportunity to socialize and meet other moms. No yoga experience necessary.
Click here to registrar for a class!
Memberships Pricing- $129-$1419
Drop in / Class pack Pricing- $16-$160
The Energy Barre
Carly Follett: Are you ready to feel like yourself again and start working towards your pre-baby body?! At The Energy Barre they have tailored a class to do just that through targeted strength and stretch work all while having your little one right by your side! To accommodate postnatal mothers and their non-mobile babies they provide a very nurturing environment which encourages you to take breaks, and to feed and comfort your baby at any time throughout class.
*New Client First Class- FREE (Click here to sign up for your free class)
Click here to schedule a class!
Drop in Class- $16
Class Packs- $70-$240
Oh Baby! Fitness
Carly Follett: Stroller Workout: Don't be fooled this isn't just a causal stroll... this modified boot camp for moms will give you an all over workout while baby comes along for the ride! This class is for babies 4 weeks to 4 yrs.
H2OH Baby!: You and your baby will love this challenging water workout. This class is non-stop and takes place completely in the water. Mom focuses on aerobic conditioning and muscle strengthening while baby has floating fun! Flotation seats are provided for babies. Babies must have good head control in order to participate in this class.
Find a class near you an register online.
barre n9ne
Carly Follett: Baby Barre Mommy & Me classes are for moms and their non-mobile babies (6 weeks -7 months.) These ballet barre exercises are designed to increase strength and balance while incorporating baby into the workout. They include fun moves such as "kiss ups" and "airplane." This class is enjoyable for beginners and experienced exercisers. They encourage the use of baby carriers and baby slings. Whatever makes you and your little one most comfortable.
Cost: $10 per class
Beverly Athletic Club
Carly Follett: This class offers a complete workout that combines strengthening exercises as well as exercises geared toward flexibility, improved posture and injury rehabilitation/prevention. The pilates routines include both standing and mat work that is designed to incorporate your baby. They offer a very welcoming environment allowing all new moms to feel comfortable and get back into shape!
Click here for more information and registration.
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