I have been teaching group fitness classes for over 20 years, but my love of group fitness started well before that. 

I was first introduced to this form of exercising when I participated in a Step class at the tender age of 16. I was hooked from the moment I first tapped my foot on the step. This class combined all the things I loved: music, dancing, and fitness and I haven't looked back! 

Over the years, I have taught a variety of classes and styles including step, spinning, bootcamps, high-low, boxfit, weight training for women and yoga.  Whether I am the partcipant or the instructor,  being a part of a group fitness class raises my spirits, increases my energy and keeps me working hard the entire time.  Still not convinced that group fitness is right for you? Maybe you will be after reading this!

Benefits of participating in a group fitness class:

• Meet new people and foster a connection with your community.  This is especially important for new and expectant parents.   Meet other women who share similar interests, and who can help keep you motivated and hold you accountable (they will notice if you are MIA)

• Get inspired by your instructor.  The energy of a great instructor will set the tone of the workout and can encourage you along as you work towards your goals. We are so lucky to have some amazing instructors in our line-up!

• Let the music motivate you & pump you up.  There is nothing like a Fitmama Strong Durham Playlist. We apologize in advance for singing along and the spontaneous dance moves that happen as a result!

• Enjoy the variety of a fitness class to avoid workout plateaus and banish boring workouts! Repetition is an important element for injury prevention, skill building and meeting fitness goals, however, a group fitness class is a great way to make those foundational exercises feel more exciting!

• Experience Self Motivation.  You are likely you to work harder when you workout alongside someone else. Whether you are in person or live-online our community connections, challenges and cheerleading skills will add a little extra incentive to work harder!

• More cost effective than hiring a personal trainer.

• Learn something new.  Find new and fun ways to strengthen your body and incorporate these new exercises into your at home routine.

Our in person & online live group fitness classes are a great way for pregnant people & new parents to stay active and healthy. Parenting is a physically demanding job and our classes are uniquely positioned to help you build your strength, endurance, mobility and cardio health while also providing a social setting to meet new people.

I know I am not alone out there.  Reach out to share some of your reasons for participating in a group fitness class :)

Fitmama Strong Durham has been operating in the Durham Region since 2010. We offer prenatal fitness, prenatal yoga, babywearing fitness, stroller fitness, live-online classes and and on-demand library of workouts. Our in-person and online community is a thriving and welcoming space for you and your littles.

#startwithus and #growwithus by purchasing one of our class passes. We can’t wait to have you join us! (formerly FITMOM Durham)