The idea of what is safe and what is necessary during pregnancy have changed several times throughout the years. Our team of fitness professionals follow ACOG’s guidlines for exercise during pregnancy which now state “Physical activity in all stages of life maintains and improves cardiorespiratory fitness, reduces the risk of obesity and associated comorbidities, and results in greater longevity. Physical activity in pregnancy has minimal risks and has been shown to benefit most women, although some modification to exercise routines may be necessary because of normal anatomic and physiologic changes and fetal requirements. Women with uncomplicated pregnancies should be encouraged to engage in aerobic and strength-conditioning exercises before, during, and after pregnancy.” We have been trained to modify exercise routines as stated above and while we do promote and encourage women to do yoga and walk during pregnancy, there is so much more available to help both mom and baby have a healthy pregnancy and a better start in life.

When it comes to pregnancy, you want to do everything right. Our simplified food based nutrition planning will be perfect for your pregnancy. We use a balance, timing and portion focus that will help you to get all of the essential nutrients needed during pregnancy. It is not our goal to replace any of your doctor’s recommendations but rather to help you navigate the sea of information coming at you during your pregnancy and simplify the nutrition side of things for you. We also track your progress during pregnancy to ensure that you are gaining in the right areas and not overdoing things. We want you to be safe, healthy and happy!

Yes! We have a children’s playroom that is provided free of charge to our clients. The toys kept in the playroom are focused ages 5 and under but even the older kiddos enjoy coming to visit. The playroom is connected to a closed circuit camera that displays in both of our workout rooms so you can see your child(ren) at all times. Our playroom is also conveniently located in between the workout rooms so you are also able to hear your child(ren).

Our playroom is a place for creativity and imagination. From playing grocery store to reading to building with blocks, we’ve tried to make sure there is something for everyone. We do not have electronics in the playroom because we feel that there is a limited amount of places that kids can go these days to just play and imagine. We feel that imagination is a huge thing and we want to do what we can to encourage imaginative and creative play.

When the studio was opened in 2014, the goal was to provide a comfortable environment for clients to enhance their health. We understand how uncomfortable it can be to leave your child(ren) with a complete stranger and hope they are taken care of. With that in mind, we created a playroom rather than a nursery. By having closed circuit cameras connected to tv displays in both workout rooms and making sure the playroom is located between them, we have created more of a “home” environment for parents to be in. Parents are welcome to take a break from their workout to check in on their children if needed. We also accommodate babies as well by making sure there is plenty of room by mom or dad to lay out a blanket with some toys.This means that littles who aren’t yet crawling can be right beside you during a workout (in an area of safety of course) or you are even able to hold them during the workout if needed.

For safety reasons, we cannot allow the children to participate in your workouts. While we don’t have a lot of big bulky equipment, workout equipment in general can be dangerous when used incorrectly. We begin training at age 16.  We do encourage children to be active and parents to be active with them which is why we often create “parent and me” workout options for home environments. We believe that when kids are taught to play, they won’t always need to “workout” (or at least not as early). Activity is taught from a young age and the more you can fit play into your day, the better they will be at it.

Of Course! We still recommend that they don’t use exercise equipment due to the risk of injury that could happen but they usually find it quite fun to do bodyweight exercises right alongside mom or dad. What’s more fun that a  push up or burpee challenge when your kids blow your numbers out of the water? If they see it as fun, then it can lead to longer bouts of activity which will help them develop better exercise habits as grown ups.

In this day and age, many, many people work out. In previous generations adults worked and kids played. Exercise is good but it comes in the form of many different options. Our kids more often than not need to learn healthy eating habits and learn to play and be active.