I've mentioned it before, but I seriously love Stroller Strides. It's a mommy-baby exercise class where you workout with your stroller. I’ve been going to the one at Windward Mall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays since September 2. This particular group of moms all have young babies and the classes are less intense than the Kailua Beach classes. There’s not as much running or hills. I heart...
- the social aspect—there are playgroup activities every Thursday and Friday after class, and Moms Nights Out once a month. The photos below are from last Friday's Halloween party at the park playgroup. I was dressed as an 80's workout girl and Cole was a dog.
- circuit training—it’s toning exercises using resistance bands, intermixed with cardio bursts (power-walking, jogging, or just high-intensity drills).
- that we cover all the major muscle groups every time. So it’s a well-rounded workout and I work muscles that I wouldn’t if I were doing it alone.
- The accountability—the other moms wonder where you are if you don’t show up for class. That makes you want to show up.
- I can workout with Cole. 24-Hour Fitness’ Kid’s Club doesn’t accept kids until they are 6 months old, so I’m sticking with this until then.
- the good modeling in letting your kids to see you exercising. They grow up knowing that it’s just a standard part of life.
- that the babies get to play, know and grow up with other babies/kids around the same age.
- the best remedy for post-partum depression or depression of any kind, really. Endorphins are awesome.
- that you can make it as mellow or intense of a workout as you want because the instructor always gives both walker and runner instructions, and 3 levels of each exercise.
- the time (60-75 minutes) flying by because you’re going from one thing to the next, and talking with the other moms the whole time.
First class is always free, so if you get the chance, GO STROLLER STRIDES!
