MumWOD

Before I had children I was very active, and I found getting back into exercise was hard; not only because I had a child or two to look after, but also because my body didn't feel like my own. I felt like I had a mountain to climb! And I had no time to climb it because I had little people who needed lots of attention.

 I found CrossFit after my second baby, but didn't really pay any attention to postnatal considerations- if only I had known then what I know now! I also went to the usual mum and baby exercise classes, which I found useful for a time, but there was a gap between those and actually being able to push my body harder within an environment where I felt safe. So I felt like I was on my own and muddling through with not much guidance. And to be fair it worked, but I would have liked some support as a mum trying to navigate returning to fitness.

I was lucky enough to do my postnatal coaching qualification (lockdown was useful for something!) and then take over the mum and baby classes at MSquared Fitness. And I decided to use these classes to build that bridge that I needed when I was returning to exercise. 

The classes are designed to be tailored to you and your needs- whether you are a brand new mum and want to start moving gently again, or maybe you're ready to start pushing yourself a bit more and lifting heavier and moving faster. I programme CrossFit style workouts, mainly using dumbbells or kettlebells, but occasionally a barbell and sometimes no weights. It's always a good mix of cardio and strength aimed at building your strength and stamina- because as mums we need it! And you will also get that lovely endorphin hit which can help lift you up after even the worse nights!

I am there to help guide you, maybe gently push you, and you will be supported by all of the other wonderful mums in every class, and watched by your beautiful babies.

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They say it takes a village to raise a child, and we are part of your village