Activities are available specifically for people expecting a baby or new mums (and their babies)
Classes are taught by an instructor who is qualified and experienced in ante-natal and post-natal exercise, so all attendees are in safe hands. We ask that people see their midwife or health visitor before starting any new exercise class or activity.
Please visit our fitness class timetable for days and times of sessions.
Exercising before and after having a baby helps improve health and gives people a chance to meet other mums and mums-to-be.
Aquanatal
Where: Queens Park Sports Centre
When: See our fitness timetable for class times
Price: This class is free for our active fitness members, or see our pay as you go prices.
A gentle, water-based class designed for mums-to-be that are over 14 weeks pregnant.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your first class to fill in a health questionnaire with your instructor.
Move it mums
Where: Healthy Living Centre and Queens Park Sports Centre
When: See our fitness timetable for class times
Price: This class is free for our active fitness members, or see our pay as you go prices.
Get back into shape after having a baby with our fun and supportive classes. Mothers can also bring their baby along.
Mums will try a mixture of activities tailored to their own level to help them get back in shape, tone up and feel great.
We provide a space and toys for babies or toddlers to play. Children remain the responsibility of the parent throughout the class.
This class is suitable for new mums who have had their post-natal health check. If you are unsure please check with your midwife, health visitor or GP before commencing any exercise. It's also suitable for babies and pre-school children up to the age four years old.
Buggy walk
Location: Queens Park Sports Centre
Price: This class is free to anyone.
The buggy walk meets by reception at Queens Park Sports Centre for a 60 minute walk round the local area and park with other parents and carers, then it's back to the cafe for drinks and a chat. This session is free and open to all parents and carers.
It runs every Friday, meeting at 10.15am for a 10.30am start.
Please note adults are responsible for their child at all times.
Swimming
Swimming is one of the safest forms of exercise. It is low impact, it provides good cardiovascular benefits and allows expectant mums to feel weightless in the water. It also poses very low risk of injury.
Parents that swam regularly before pregnancy, they should be able to continue as normal. If parents didn’t swim or exercise at all, they should still be able to exercise, but are asked to check with their midwife, GP or health visitor first. Parents need to make sure they start slowly, don’t over-exert themselves, and remember to stay well hydrated.
See our pool timetables for session times.
