I am sure many women join our program because they want to create time & space in their life to be more active. It doesn't take long to realize that caring for a newborn or young child is physically demanding- moms are constantly lifting, lowering, pushing or carrying something or someone. Our FITMOM+Baby & FITWOMAN classes incorporate the essential strength building women need to restore balance, core strength and improved posture. But it's what happens inside our classes that is the secret to our longevity. This April Andrea Page's Original FITMOM programs will be celebrating it's 15th year. I am sure that our staying power can be attributed to the sense of community, support and connection that happens each week in our classes.
Women who attend our classes receive support in strengthening personal relationships with
partners & spouses and increase bonding time with their baby. Members also gather information on feeding their babies- from breastfeeding challenges to recipe exchanges for making your own baby food. We work together in supporting one another to make healthy choices by actively exercising more, sleeping better and feeding ourselves (and our families) with healthy food and more yummy recipes. Women also share what's working for them & what's not as we all try to figure out how this new identity of 'mother' fits into how we see ourselves and how we feel others perceive us.
partners & spouses and increase bonding time with their baby. Members also gather information on feeding their babies- from breastfeeding challenges to recipe exchanges for making your own baby food. We work together in supporting one another to make healthy choices by actively exercising more, sleeping better and feeding ourselves (and our families) with healthy food and more yummy recipes. Women also share what's working for them & what's not as we all try to figure out how this new identity of 'mother' fits into how we see ourselves and how we feel others perceive us.
These weekly discussions flow informally before, during and after class. In between all of the squats, lunges, planks and push-ups friendships and connections are made. We all leave our hour long classes feeling uplifted and empowered, and less lonely.
Sadly, loneliness is a big challenge many mothers have to overcome, our classes help women feel less isolated and better connected to their community. This has a HUGE impact on how we feel in our role as mothers which in turn, has a positive impact on our young children.
Personally, I have never left a FITMOM Class feeling bad, and I don't think many of you have either (in fact I hope that is never a feeling anyone ever experiences after one of our classes!). Instead, I hope like me, you are leave feeling energized, happy, less tense and smiling.
Over the past 5 years that I have been offering the FITMOM program in Durham Region, I have had the most amazing time developing and fostering some pretty amazing connections with all of you. In fact, without your support, our FITMOM program would be missing the most essential ingredient: YOU!
Thank you so much for being a part of our FITMOM programs. Over the next few weeks we want to hear from you, our current & past FITMOM members. We would love for you to share your thoughts on how our programs have impacted you on your journey towards a happy & healthy mothering experience. Drop me a line at fitmomdurham@hotmail.com if you would like to share your story or testimonial! We would love to profile you on our Facebook Page!!!
xox
Your FITMOM Coach,
Jennifer :)
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