Read Steph’s story, one of our Mamafit mums reviews. If you want more ‘mums eye views’ then you can find more Mamafit stories on our blog, or you can ask the community directly. Hi, I’m Steph, first-time mum to twin boys George and Thomas. My husband Sam is in the military and works away during the week. I am currently on maternity leave but when I’m not looking after the twins, I work as a nurse. My husband and I like staying active and enjoy going for walks as often as we can. We’ve had gym memberships and used to attend regularly, however since having our boys I have found it difficult to attend. I was pregnant during lockdown but really wanted to stay active, I enjoy exercising and have always seen it as time for me. It helps me feel mentally and physically fit. I was first aware of Mamafit after reading a leaflet at an antenatal appointment. I decided to join Mamafit as I liked that the exercises are aimed at pregnant and postnatal women and I wanted to meet like-minded people, having struggled with what exercises were suitable at the gym and finding instructors reluctant to let me attend classes due to pregnancy. During my pregnancy, I attended the pregnancy fitness and HIIT classes online due to lockdown. I really enjoyed the classes. I found that the exercises were challenging enough for pregnancy but felt safe to do. Rob is really approachable, he’s motivating and made me feel at ease from the first class. I also liked meeting other mums to be and sharing our experiences. Even online there was time to connect and chat with other mums. Since my boys were born, I have attended indoor mum & baby fitness classes which I really love and buggy running outdoors which I found challenging, especially with the double buggy, but lots of fun! I really enjoy attending Mamafit, Rob is always friendly and helpful. I like meeting other new mums and catching up with mums I have met at previous classes. At the start I attended the 6-week Mother & Baby course which was a really good way to return to exercise. I gained lots of useful advice on diet, lifestyle changes and how to stay fit as a new mum in a relaxed environment. Perfect for me to build up confidence in taking the boys out to classes. I enjoy attending the Mums SOCIAL walks, I have made new friends and I enjoy catching up with them during these walks and sharing our experiences. Attending the walks and meeting other mums has made me feel like I am not alone on bad days and less overwhelmed as a new mum. All the Mamafit Trainers are genuinely invested in the mums that attend which makes the experience even more enjoyable. I have found fitting exercise into my routine quite difficult due to the challenges of becoming a new mum to twins. But I try to stay active by going for walks each day. Plus I am also very active around the house with having 2 6-month-old babies. I try to fit as many Mums Social walks and Mamafit classes in as I can but in the new year, my aim is to make this more of a priority. Attending Mamafit classes and social walks have helped me remain active even when I have struggled to fit exercise in. I like that I can take my babies with me but also feel like I am doing something for me. Mamafit has also helped me mentally. I always gain good advice and have found it helpful to share experiences with other mums and know you are not the only person finding being a new mum challenging at times. Every time I have attended a Mamafit session I have left feeling happy and motivated and as though I have achieved something for myself while spending time with my children. Mamafit has really helped me both during pregnancy and as a new mum. I look forward to continuing my fitness journey with Mamafit in the new year.
I struggled with what exercises were suitable for me until I found Mamafit
After the twins were born, I attended indoor and outdoor classes
I am not alone and feel less overwhelmed as a new mum
I like that I can take my babies with me but also feel like I am doing something for me
I would recommend Mamafit to pregnant women who would like to say active during their pregnancy and new mums wanting to return to exercise. The variety of classes available are excellent and suitable for all fitness levels. It is so nice to meet new mums and make new friendships.
Thanks Steph
