Mums to be shape up their bumps in West London

Fit Mums to be has finally arrived!

Last night saw the launch of my first 'Fit Mums to be' class, an antenatal fitness class in West London. And they proved to be a popular hit with pregnant ladies and their bumps!

I'm so excited and passionate about starting these classes; coaching a group and meeting other mums to be. My mission is to be a 'source' of fitness to pregnant ladies - prenatal fitness expertise, coaching and information. This is to help show Mums to be that they don't have to resort to the sofa in pregnancy! My classes and instruction provide an antenatal opportunity to keep those pregnant bodies in shape whilst participants enjoy their beautiful, expanding bumps.

My antenatal group fitness sessions have so many benefits, I'd run out of blog space to list them all - but I've picked my top ones!

These apply to most group fitness classes, so if you're finding you need a new 'fitness' outlet read on...

THE TOP BENEFITS OF ATTENDING AN ANTENATAL FITNESS CLASS.

1. It's 'me time'. Classes provide an 'escape' from the stresses of work and life. My aim is to create an atmosphere of 'happy mums to be' with fit bumps.
2. Beats exercise boredom. Motivation to do exercise when you have an expanding bump can wane. By joining in a class you have not only the instructor but the other class participants to motivate you.
3. Make new friends. By going to a class you meet other pregnant ladies and become part of a 'club'.
4. Gets your butt off the sofa. By going out to an antenatal class you get out, meet your friends and it turns fitness into a social event.
5. Distracts you from food cravings. You're out of the house and away from the chocolate stash!
6. Reassuring environment. The class is instructed by a qualified, prenatal instructor. Plus they are often pregnant themselves, so they have empathy with the life changing experience of pregnancy.
7. An opportunity for 'Music therapy'. Instructors usually play funky music to energises you and add interest. Your bump loves it too!
8. Gets you started. You may be unsure whether fitness is the right thing to do when you're pregnant, yet with the right instruction and expertise it benefit's you, your bump and may even help with labour.
9. Something to look forward to. As sessions are at the same time every week it's like your special 'fitness and health' appointment, one that is fun, social and provides health benefits.
10. Pay as you go. Look out for a class that is in a 'drop in' dance studio. That means you don't pay gym membership fees!
11. Builds confidence. Classes are usually for all levels of fitness and pregnancy so you should never have a fear of thinking it wouldn't be for your level - the instructor provides adaptations for every exercise to suit all participants.

For more information click here: 'Fit Mum to be'

The Beez Kneez (my business) have launched these classes in Ealing and plan to expand them to other areas of London by the end of the year and classes nationwide by next year. If you'd like to see one of my antenatal classes, come to your area, simply post a reply and I'll see what I can conjure up!

PS. "Its great that you are doing fitness training for pregnant mums......it makes so much sense to keep fit while you are pregnant and not just veg out!!" Georgina Bouzova, Causalty Actress, BBC Strictly Come Dancing contestant.

Pregnant ladies alert - Georgina has a beautiful range of eco-friendly, bamboo pregnancy yoga and workout gear. Click on www.barefootblondie.com.