Bumps and Buggy Fit is a specifically designed low impact exercise class in the great outdoors for new mums who want to return to fitness, paying particular attention to key area such as back, abdominals and pelvic floor muscles. Most importantly the class is great fun and a fab way to meet other new mummies. Babies can join in too and are very welcomed in a buggy or we support the use of appropriate slings, which can be provided form our Born to carry peer supporters.
Did you know that it can take a full 9-12 months to regain your pre-pregnancy body shape, weight and fitness level? So be kind to yourself and don’t expect too much too soon!
Production of endorphins giving a ‘feel good’ factor
Brisk walking works heart and lungs
Improves cardiovascular fitness and helps burn calories
Maintain a healthy weight
Eases back/shoulder and neck pains
Reduces tiredness, promotes better quality sleep
Increases energy
Provides posture/back/abdominal and pelvic floor awareness whilst feeding, lifting and caring for a new baby
Strengthens and retrains the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
Improves posture
Helps postnatal recovery if separation of abdominal muscles (recti diastasis) has occurred, and mild urinary incontinence
Improves self-esteem and body confidence
Enhances bonding with baby
Fun, sociable and a great way to make new friendships
Prepares the body for aerobic or higher impact exercise in a safe and appropriate way
Meet at agreed point and warm welcome
Complete registration form for Leeds Let’s Get Active & enrolment forms if not already completed
Warm up, walking lap around the park at normal pace
Group mobilising and warm up exercises to music
Brisk walking around the park
Intermittent low impact aerobic and muscular strengthening exercises at a variety of stopping points to music
Lap back to starting point for warm down and stretching exercises
Time to chat over healthy refreshments
Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing (supportive bra) with suitable & supportive footwear
Remember essential baby equipment
Remember waterproofs if the weather is wet
Remember sun protection if we are lucky enough to have sunshine
Bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated