Your 'Mommy and Me' Guide to Group Fitness

The postpartum period can be brutal. We’re learning to navigate life with a new addition and taking on more responsibility, all while bleary-eyed and exhausted. Our new schedules leave little time to nurture our bodies, but research shows group fitness can help new moms get stronger, ward off baby blues, and help them connect with others. Luckily, several programs allow mom and baby to kickstart their fitness journey together.

Diapers and Dumbbells Brooklyn, NY

This cozy one-hour class at Crossfit South Brooklyn is designed to help parents get back to the gym. Childcare is provided so you can work out worry-free and socialize with other parents with your little one only a few steps away.

Momleta
New Jersey, North Carolina, Louisiana, California

The cardio and strength workouts cater to moms at every stage of their fitness journey. Taught by certified fitness professionals, each session offers the perfect mix of exertion and excitement. Moms also receive their first class free.

Fit4Mom
Nationwide

Created by moms, the collective offers a range of classes to support women from pregnancy through postpartum. Parents and stroller-aged children are encouraged to join, with some classes incorporating playtime for kiddos following the workout.

Body Baby Belly
Miami

The "Mommy and Me" Pilates class welcomes babies as early as 6 weeks postpartum. Moms will strengthen their core, improve posture, and sculpt their entire body with the help of their precious little ones.