Small group training will help moms get fit
Getting started with an exercise program, coupled with good nutrition, can give moms a much-needed energy boost plus help them get back into pre-pregnancy shape.
A pair of moms with preschoolers β who are also personal trainers β want to help moms of all ages to get fit and be healthy through their Fit Mommies program offered at the Baptist East/Milestone Wellness Center for both members and non-members.
Fit Mommies will help women slip in time each week for fitness, building both personal strength and their bond with other moms. Certified Personal Trainer Jen Graham, mother of two, explained it's a struggle to keep healthy as a mom. Women need to be healthier to be better for their families.
Getting back that pre-baby body is a great goal. Certified Personal Trainer Salima Perkins, mother of two, said you never feel the same (after having a baby), but itβs definitely possible to get your body back.
Perkins said both she and Graham struggled with β and conquered - weight issues after pregnancy.
Fit Mommies, with its focus on small group training, will provide a kick start for moms (or moms-to-be) of all ages. Women in the program will work in groups of three to six, once a day for one to three times each week. Sessions of 30 minutes to an hour can be scheduled mornings and evenings during the week and also on Saturday.
In addition to exercise, nutrition will be stressed. Proper nutrition and consistent exercise will keep those pounds off for good.
Healthy eating tips will be down-to-earth, focusing on foods readily available in any grocery store.
Women battling postpartum depression may get a lift from Fit Mommies. Postpartum depression comes in many different forms. The personal trainers will work with social workers to help clients with postpartum woes in addition to exercise.
Before starting Fit Mommies, each woman will have a physical assessment of body fat, flexibility and other factors. Assessments are $50; free if the woman purchases a package of Fit Mommies sessions ($30 for one hour and $20 for a half-hour session).
Child care is also available on-site for a nominal fee.
To get started today, contact the front desk at the Wellness Center at (502) 896-3900 and sign up. For more information, call Graham at (502) 897-2587 or fitmommies@insightbb.com.