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You Don’t Have to Choose Between Being a Mom and Taking Care of Yourself

Motherhood has a funny way of making everyone else’s needs feel more important than your own.

The kids need breakfast or the baby needs to be fed. Someone can’t find their shoes, diapers need to be changed and there’s laundry everywhere. You have a work deadline, a grocery list, appointments to make, and approximately 47 things happening before 9 a.m.

And somewhere in the middle of all of that, you may be thinking:

“How am I supposed to take care of myself?”

The answer doesn’t have to be another complicated commitment or hours away from your family.

Sometimes, it can simply be showing up for yourself for one hour.

Your kids can come with you

One of the things that makes FIT4MOM different is that you don’t have to find childcare before you can work out.

Our Stroller classes are designed specifically for moms and their little ones (or big ones). Your child can stay right there with you while you move, strengthen your body, and get some much-needed time for yourself.

And yes, your baby might cry, but we have all been there.

Your toddler might decide they absolutely refuse to sit in the stroller and that definitely will happen.

Someone might need a snack halfway through the workout.

That’s okay.

There is no expectation that your children will sit perfectly still while you exercise. We’re moms too. We get it.

You don’t have to be “in shape” before you start

Maybe you haven’t worked out since having your baby or even years before having a baby.

Maybe you’re several years into motherhood and feel like you’ve completely lost your fitness routine.

Maybe you used to run, lift weights, or go to group fitness classes but pregnancy, babies, work, and life changed everything.

You don’t have to get yourself back into shape before joining us and you don't have to join us to get "Into shape".

You start where you are with your goals

Our workouts are designed to accommodate different fitness levels and stages of motherhood, with modifications so you can challenge yourself without feeling like you have to keep up with everyone else.

And you might make some friends along the way, we love meeting new moms, connecting and embracing the community of Fit4mom.

This is one of the biggest reasons moms keep coming back.

The workout is important. But the people are what make it special.

You may walk into your first class not knowing a single person, but you will know at least half if not everyone by the end.

A few weeks later, you might have someone asking how your baby slept.

Someone saving you a spot.

Someone texting you about the next class.

Someone who understands exactly why you’re exhausted but still showed up.

Motherhood can be incredibly isolating, especially when you’re in a season where most of your day revolves around caring for everyone else.

Finding your village can make a huge difference, especially with moms who understand how you really are feeling right now. Not just another, "How are you" with the expectation of you saying it's all great.

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish

There is often this idea that putting yourself first means taking something away from your family.

But taking care of your body, your mental well-being, your strength, and your friendships isn't selfish.

It’s part of taking care of yourself so you can continue showing up for the people you love.

Your kids get to see you move your body.

They get to see you make healthy choices.

They get to watch you build friendships and community.

And they get a mom who has had an hour to breathe, move, laugh, and remember that she is more than just the person responsible for everyone else's needs.

Start with one class

You don't need to commit to a six-month fitness plan.

You don't need to buy a whole new wardrobe.

You don't need to wait until Monday.

You just need to try one class.

Come exactly as you are. Bring your little one. Let us meet you where you're at.

Your first class is free, and we'd love to have you join us.

Because you deserve a place where you can take care of yourself while still being the amazing mom you already are.

Come meet your village, even if it's just the free class.