Mom & Baby
Fitness
Mom will engage and entertain
her baby while gaining strength and flexibility. This workout is great
for moms who aren't quite ready to leave their babies in a nursery.
Wake County Dates & Times
* Childcare available
Days,locations and times subject to change based on availability!
Summer Session Week of June 2 thru week of Aug. 25, 2008:
Monday Mornings
AquaMoms® with Baby!
See the AquaMoms® page for more info
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9:30 - 10:15 am
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Triangle Aquatic Center
(directions)
Cary, NC |
Tuesday Mornings
AquaMoms® with Baby!
See the AquaMoms® page for more info
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10:00 - 10:45 am
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Gypsy Divers Pool (directions)
Raleigh, NC |
Wednesday Mornings
Mom & Tot Fitness
See the Mom & Tot page for more info
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11:00 - 11:45am |
Seaboard Fitness*
(directions)
802 Semart Dr # 120
Raleigh, NC |
Thursday Mornings
Mom & Baby Yoga
See the Yoga page for more info
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Classes must have a minimum of 8 participants If you are interested in this class please contact us.
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Peak Fitness* (directions)
509 W. North St.
Raleigh, NC |
Saturday Mornings
AquaMoms® with Baby!
See the AquaMoms® page for more info
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8:15 - 9:00 am
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Triangle Aquatic Center
(directions)
Cary, NC |
Durham County Dates & Times
Summer Session Une 23 - Sept 13, 2008:
Tuesday mornings
AquaMoms® w/Baby
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8:30a - 9:30 am |
Meadowmont Club (directions)
301 Old Barn Lane
Chapel Hill, NC |
Saturday mornings
AquaMoms® w/Baby
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9:00a - 10:00 am |
Woodcroft Trail
(directions)
1203 Woodcroft Pkwy
Durham, NC |
FAQS:
Will this class
help me lose weight?
Not only will Mom & Baby help your body burn fuel (fat!) more
efficiently, it will also improve your body composition (more muscle,
less fat). The focus of this class is on resistance training, not
cardiovascular exercise, though you will find your heart rate elevated
by both our warm-up and the activities and movements you’ll share
with your baby. Resistance training, when performed on a regular basis,
increases your resting metabolic rate, which means your body burns
fuel more efficiently even when at rest—great news for sleep-deprived
moms! The training you receive in Mom & Baby is designed to help
rebuild support of joint structures that loosened during your pregnancy.
Will my baby
be used as resistance?
Baby’s weight will only be used as a way of progressing the amount
of your resistance during select exercises. Baby will never be lifted
or carried in a way that may injure her/him or in a manner that requires
musculoskeletal strength not yet developed by Baby.
When can I start
Mom & Baby?
You may start Mom & Baby after your six-week postpartum check-up
and/or once you have been given clearance by your doctor or midwife
to return to exercise.
How old must
my baby/-ies be in order for me to participate in Mom & Baby?
Six weeks (to coincide with your six-week postpartum check-up).
Is there an age
limit for babies participating in Mom & Baby?
No, though moms generally choose to move on from this class once their
little ones are crawling, around six months of age.
I’m a mother
of multiples. Can I still participate in Mom & Baby?
Mothers of multiples are more than welcome in Mom & Baby! And
more power to you, Mom!
Is it OK to take
Mom & Baby if I’m nursing?
Yes. We take water breaks throughout class to ensure you stay well
hydrated, which is especially important for nursing moms. If it’s
lactic acid build-up that concerns you, be assured that studies have
shown there is no need to worry. Some moms arrive at class a few minutes
early to nurse their babies before the start of class to accommodate
Baby’s feeding schedule and to relieve any discomfort that may
be felt when exercising with full breasts.
What if I need
to feed my baby/-ies during class?
That’s OK! All of your instructors are moms, themselves, and
have all been in the same position!
What if my baby
cries through class?
S/he would not be the first! Should you choose to ignore the crying,
knowing that your child’s basic needs have been met, know that
we won’t think you’re a “mean mom!” (After all,
it’s what we, as instructors, have to do, ourselves!) At the
same time, should you choose to stop and console your child, we won’t
perceive you as a “lazy mom,” either. Healthy Moms®
views this as your hour and fifteen minutes out of the day that is
for YOU! Use it as you wish.
What should I
wear to class?
Dress comfortably, according to the weather. In cooler weather, we
recommend layers that you can shed as your body begins to warm with
the workout. We also recommend a good, supportive sports bra (those
designed for nursing mothers are available) and running or crosstraining
shoes.
Should I eat
before class?
We ask that you eat a light meal, or snack, about an hour, or two,
before the start of class.
What should I
bring to drink to class?
Be sure to bring a full water bottle with you. We will take water
breaks during class. Staying well-hydrated is especially important
if you are nursing.
What else do
I need to bring to class?
We recommend a mat, towel, or blanket for your baby. If Baby is sleeping,
you may choose to leave her/him in the car seat or stroller (in class,
of course!). Many moms find front packs and slings an asset when Baby
begins to cry. Carrying Baby during your workout is also a means of
progressing the intensity of your workout by adding extra resistance!
Can I just show
up for class when I’m ready to start?
No. You must first contact Healthy Moms®, either by phone at 919-781-MOMS (6667) or by e-mail (info@healthymomsnc.com) to schedule your orientation and confirm written consent from your OB or midwife.
Do I need written
consent from my OB or midwife to participate in your programs?
Yes, for most moms. If you are less than three months postpartum and
new to Healthy Moms®, you must obtain written consent from your
doctor or midwife. If you need assistance obtaining your consent,
please contact the Healthy Moms® office—we’re happy
to help.
Will my instructor
be certified in pre- and postnatal fitness?
Yes! All Healthy Moms®instructors are Certified Perinatal Fitness
Instructors. Many have additional fitness certifications, as well.
(To learn more about your instructors’ qualifications, see “About
Us” on this website.)
Register Now!
Capital Fitness - driving
directions Ph.: (919) 834-8400
Childcare is available for non-members at the rate
of $5.00 per family.
Impact Athletics- driving directions Ph.: (919) 467-2281 Childcare is available for non-members at the rate of $5.00 per family.
Pullen Park: Take Hillsborough Street to Ashe Street and Pullen Park will be approximately 1 mile on Right
YWCA Ph: (919) 828-3205 - From the I-440, exit Wade Ave., East (toward Raleigh); continue through five stop lights, and exit Oberlin Rd., immediately after the Jaycee Park driveway; at the top of the exit, turn right onto Oberlin Rd.; the YWCA is the second building on the left--look for the playground. Peak Fitness - driving directions Ph.: (919) 834-8400 Childcare is available for non-members at the rate of $5.00 per family.
Kildare Farms Racquet & Swim Clubl - From SW Cary Pkwy., turn north onto Two Creeks, which is a short distance west of Kildaire Farm Rd. (There's a sign for club at this intersection.) Turn left onto Pebble Creek and follow this road past the tennis courts to the club. Childcare NOT available. Lockerrooms are available.
