Does anyone know of any exercise classes for babies and mommies near Fair Oaks? Has anyone tried Gymboree? What are other moms doing to get back into shape after having a baby?
Gymboree is overpriced.
Technique Gymnastics in Rancho Cordova (off Folsom Blvd) actually has a similar program as Gymboree but much cheaper. It's the Toddler (Parent Participation) class and it's for 15 months to 3 years. It's $25/month, weekly 40 minute classes. Both of my daughters are in gymnastics there so I've seen the class and it looks great!
I am 40 and mom to a 5 month old girl. We've been walking 2-3 miles about 5 x per week with our jogger/stroller. Also I've been gonig to the Cal-Fit about 1-2 x per week, but only when my husband can take a long lunch and watch the baby. I prefer the outdoors. The weight is starting to come off, but very slowly....like 1/2 lb - 1 lb per week. That's the max recommended for lactating mothers anyway, according to Weight Watchers. I'm on the fence about joining, but we shall see.... sorry I don't know about a mom/baby exercise group.
I don't know much about baby and mommie classes like GYmboree, but I do know about a way to get back in shape with your baby. I went to Strollerfit after I had my little girl. It's an organized class with a very knowledgable and friendly instructor. You exercise while your little one(s) sit in the stroller. They do stuff throughout the workout to keep them entertained. The one I went to is in Roseville and it's great. There are a lot of great moms who go and they also organize events outside of class that can be mom's night out or an activity with the kids. I believe they have also started classes in Sacramento. I think you can go to www.Strollerfit.com and figure out which classes are closest. I beleive your first classs is free. If you can't find any strollefit classes for you, I think there are some other groups around in the area. I can't vouch for them because I have no knowledge about them, but maybe they would work for you. I think one is called strollerstrides and the other might be called mommy boot camp. Good luck to you!
I have a great place: Busy Bees Studio offers a mommy and me yoga class. Fun! Try it- on Fair Oaks Blvd across form the Pavillions. Tricks Gymnastics on Marconi also offers a baby excercise class and mom will definatley have to be active too!
http://www.busybeesstudio.net/classes.html
Check out www.strollerfit.com, it is a fantastic class. I know there are classes in Roseville, Lincoln, Rocklin and Elk Grove. I love it!
-M.
