5 Reasons to take advantage of the Unlimited FITMOM classes this summer!

Spring is finally here! After a gorgeous weekend spent outdoors I am sure we have more beautiful weather to come! To celebrate this great weather I hope you take advantage of our Unlimited Classes Promotion.  It's the time of year when all fitness providers are working hard to convince you to join their classes/gym, so you're likely trying to figure out: WHY should I join FITMOM and register for this promotion?

 1. Working out more than once a week has tons of benefits


Seeing results more quickly is one of the biggest benefits of being active more than once a week. It's well known that it takes four weeks for you to notice differences in yourself, eight weeks for friends and family to notice and twelve weeks for everyone else to notice. Committing to our Get FIT for Summer Promotion is a great way to show everyone else how hard you've worked!

Also, it's well documented that you'll begin to see dramatic improvements in your aerobic fitness and cardiorespiratory health when you are consistently exercising between two and four times per week.


2. You get to bring your baby/older children to class with you (or not!)

How great is it that you get to workout using your baby as resistance? As your baby grows, you'll use her weight to help you become stronger!

Our Friends at FITMOM Ottawa!

I know many moms who took FITMOM classes with their first baby and are excited to come back when they have their second (or third) baby, but either don't have care for their older children or school is out and kids are at home for the summer. Don't worry, you're welcome to bring your older children to class with you. Snacks and toys are a big help to keep them busy, but often big brothers and sisters want to just "workout" alongside (or on top of) their mommies!

You're also welcome to attend any of the daytime classes solo, if that's what works best for your schedule.



3. We're exercising in the great outdoors

FITMOM's in Oshawa (Lakeview Park)

We have experienced a long and cold winter this year, making it nearly impossible to get outside with our wee ones, so as the days get longer and the weather becomes warmer, most of us want to be outside enjoying every moment we can! Classes run in the sun and the rain, but lucky for us, all of our FITMOM Stroller Strength locations have lots of shade to keep your babies cool and some form of covered area to protect your babies from the rain.








4. You'll meet a great community of women

One of the BEST things to come out of my maternity leave all those years ago, was the friends I made. It was through my community of moms that taught me so much about family, babies and parenting, all in a very ad hoc way. When I had questions or concerns, these were the friends I turned to then, and still do today. I'm still hanging out with these moms and we're still bouncing advice off one another (although our questions and concerns have changed quite a bit from nine years ago!). I've seen many new friendships "born" at FITMOM classes!



5. The price is right

Register before Thursday May 14th and take advantage of our Unlimited Classes for only $180+hst.   The more often you can attend classes in a week, the lower your cost per class is. You can attend any class at any location between May 11th-August 15th, 2015.  The sale ends Thursday May 14th. After that you can purchase a 10 class pass for only $99+hst.

Register today on our FITMOM Durham Website

Essentials for a great StrollerStrength class with FITMOM Durham!

I love this time of year!  The sun shines brighter, the birds chirp their singsongs to one another and FITMOM Durham gets ready to head outside for our outdoor fitness programs for new moms, babies & toddlers!  Our classes are offered throughout Durham Region in Ajax, Pickering & Oshawa. 

Whether you are new to our programs or a returning mom here are some essentials to help you make the most of our outdoor programs!

1) Get a hat.  Seriously.  You don't want sun damage to rear it's ugly head 5 years after your outdoor fitness program wraps up.  You will already be putting a hat on your baby or toddler to protect their faces from the sun, you should too mom!

2) Sunscreen.  It's a must, remember the post above regarding sun damage? I encourage you to chose a brand that is waterproof and sweat-proof, because we will get sweaty.  That's a guarantee!

3) Consider your feet!  When was the last time you replaced your footwear?  They are an essential part of your workout gear.  New shoes that are suitable for walking/running will prevent injury and keep you comfortable all summer long.

4) For your baby consider a  weather protector/shield.  We enjoy the beautiful outdoors from May-September. Sometimes it rains and your baby needs some extra protection.  Bug covers are also a great idea!  Bring snacks and water for your little one too (if appropriate).

5) Don't forget your water! Find a refillable water bottle in your house and make sure you bring it with you to each class.  Consider having one in your car too for after your workout to sip on the way home :)

 6) What if it rains?  Sometimes it does- although Mother Nature and I are on fairly good terms and over the years the rain has either been before or after the class so we were able to enjoy our class.  If it's raining we do have covered areas that we can access.  In the event of a thunder/lightning storm class will be cancelled.  Make sure you are on our Facebook Page.  Any cancellations will be announced here.

7) Take advantage of our Unlimited Summer StrollerStrength promo.  As many classes a week as you want from May 11th-August 15th, 2015 for only $180+hst.  Register online here