Low-impact gym training sessions that are suitable for post-natal mums

Want a truly specialised team that will cater to your individual needs? Train with Be offers low-impact post-natal classes to help you get back in the groove. With small class sizes, you’ll receive a good amount of attention from the instructor.

The post-natal classes focus on strengthening your entire body with a special focus on core and pelvic muscles.

If you are further along your fitness journey and are looking for more advanced workouts, check out the wide range of other classes:

Be. Circuit: a 14-station circuit with a bodyweight finisher
Be. Mighty: a class all about strength training for your core muscles
Be. Pilates: a low-impact class that builds core strength and stability, improves your flexibility, and more!
Be. Adept: a full-body workout for mums who want to tackle cardio, strength, core, and balance
Be. Swift: A cardio class for all you cardio lovers

Membership passes start at $88 per week for three sessions and $99 per week for unlimited sessions. If you have friends who are also looking to exercise post-natal, you can purchase 10 lessons for $375 to share between the both of you – valid for up to three months. For friends who are committed, why not try 20 lessons for $700 for 30 lessons for $975?

If you are looking to just experience the class and see if it fits you, the gym offers one class for $42.

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We get it – sometimes, you just want to work out with your friend, the both of you to one instructor. Active Women offers post-natal fitness classes that you can attend with your friends – this way, you will still have high-quality coaching while having good company. Best part? The fitness gym even offers online coaching for mums who can’t spare too much time away from their babies.

These small classes are perfect regardless of whether you are just starting out with exercising.

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The Moving Body Group’s Postnatal Recovery Program is all about helping mums to feel confident in their own bodies again. With low-impact exercises conducted on the mat and reformer (a pilates exercise equipment).

Enjoy the full attention of your instructor at $670 for five private lessons – a $25 Ritmic ball included. They also offer a $720 package with a senior instructor and a $770 for a master instructor.

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Level’s postnatal programme aims to help you lose weight and gain back the muscles in your core from weakened pelvic muscles. If you are facing any physical effects from the birth of your little one, the trainers will also tailor your exercises to your needs.

Level believes in safety first, which is why their three postnatal trainers are all certified to ensure you have a pain-free journey.

If you want to drag your husband into training with you (he may not be the one who carried your baby, but it’s always fun to work out together), they also provide the option. For couple rates, you will have to enquire for details.

Don’t know whether to commit $130 from the get-go? You can schedule a free first session to see if Level is right for you.

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Joy Chua Fitness is helmed by Joy Chua herself, a fitness instructor who specialises in working with mums postpartum. You can choose to have your classes at her gym or opt to have your sessions in the comfort of your own home. Don’t worry about not having equipment – Joy will come with equipment all you need, including suspension trainers and resistance bands.

For mums who are especially interested in learning to lift, you’d be glad to know that Joy is all about teaching women how to do just that.

Find out more here and enquire for rates.

While she’s based in Toronto, personal trainer Steph Park is a certified Personal Trainer and Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism coach who is dedicated to educating those who are pregnant or postpartum on how they can safely train to keep strong during this town. She does this through a series of on demand videos, accessible from anywhere. These videos and sessions are suitable for beginners up to experienced fitness aficionados. Clients can also work with Steph through self-guided programmes and personal training which can take place virtually.

Find out more here and enquire for rates.

This article was originally published in Singapore Women's Weekly.