CLASSES
Mum & Baby / Child Workouts
Enjoy a strength and cardio class programmed by a specialist postnatal fitness instructor. Resistance, weights and bodyweight exercises are used to provide a fantastic all body workout.
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You’ll have your own mat provided for you and your baby, and be stationed with them throughout the workout.
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At any point you’re welcome to pause to feed or change your baby, or just to take a breather for yourself.
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All movements can be progressed or regressed
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Suitable for all abilities
Reasons to join:
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Enjoy the emotional and mental health benefits of exercising post partum
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A truly welcoming and friendly space
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Sensory toys and instruments provided to entertain your baby
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Parachute and nursery rhymes at the end of class
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Make new mum friends in the local area: we’re sociable and we go for coffee after class
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Important information:
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You must have had your GP sign off to exercise. This is typically 6-8 for a V birth or 10-12 weeks for a Caesarean birth.
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Classes are held at Knowle United Reformed Church and Solihull College.
Pregnancy Workout & Wellbeing
Pregnancy safe workouts programmed by a pre and post natal exercise qualified instructor.​
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The classes are a combination of cardio and resistance, specific to the trimester that you are in.
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Each class is followed by an exclusive audience with a hand picked expert, covering a range of topics. Each term will have a different combination of speakers, the upcoming term includes:​
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Nutrition - expert nutritional advice for every stage. Guidance on supplements and gut health, key nutrition for breastfeeding and maternal health
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Pregnancy and birth Q&A - with specialist private midwife
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Feeding: breastfeeding or bottle, how to succeed whatever your choice, equipment you do and don't need, combi feeding
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Baby first aid
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Mental health counsellor
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Reasons to join:
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Gain confidence in exercising whilst pregnant and learn how to train outside of classes safely
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Training during pregnancy reduces the risk of gestational diabetes, pregnancy complications and lengthy labours
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Learn about key pregnancy, birth and newborn topics
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Meet other like minded mums in the local area
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Be added to a Whatsapp support group to keep in touch
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How to book:
Classes can be booked as a full term of 6 classes initially due to the screening and planning involved for each individual. After the initial term, individual classes can be booked on a PAYG basis.
Up to 1 class per term can be rolled over to the following term with at least 3 days notice.
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Classes are held at Dorridge Village Hall.
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Monthly Group Walks
Join us for our monthly pushchair walks, where mums can get moving, meet new friends, and soak up some fresh air! It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with other women while enjoying some fresh air. Bring your buggy and let’s walk, chat, and support each other in our journey.
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Walks are free, but please register using the link below so I can track numbers.
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Upcoming walks:
Thursday 4 September, 1PM - Earlswood Lakes
Thursday 2 October, 1PM - Location TBC
Thursday 6 November, 1PM - Location TBC
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