For those of you who don't know me, I suffer from RA and Lupus. It's a sticky situation for me because exercise helps me feel better, but at the same time, if I am having a flare, I'm unable to exercise. I am definitely my harshest critique and I was concerned about being compared to the other moms in the class . I was welcomed with open arms and have met an incredible group of women whom I call friends. Not only is it fun to meet up with them three times a week for class, we also do Mom's Night Out once a month where we get to have adult quality time. We have also gotten pedicures and will be going to the Farmers Market for story time.
Fit4Mom Napa Valley meets at Crosswalk Community Church in Napa at 2590 1st Street, Napa Ca. 94558. They meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays at
9:00am during the summer months and 10:00am the rest of the year. Rain or shine, they meet. Tuesdays, there is a playgroup after that meets and anyone is welcome. Also, your first class is free.
I never thought I would love to exercise as much as I do! But being able to participate in an activity with other moms and our babies, is absolutely amazing. I was excited to learn more about Shannon Prutch, who owns/operates Fit4Mom Napa Valley. When I asked her about the company, this is what she said...
"FIT4MOM was founded by Lisa Druxman in 2001. In 2003 FIT4MOM started franchising nationwide with a dedication to the Strength In Motherhood, by providing classes and support for moms in every stage of motherhood. It takes a village to raise a child therefore, FIT4MOM wants each franchise to create a village of women to support one another through motherhood. It is so much more than a workout, it's about connecting with other moms and building friendships through the workouts, Mom's Nights Out and Our Village play group for the kids.
I was inspired to start this franchise after going to a Stroller Strides class in Sacramento with my sister back in June of 2016. I was still in the thick of my postpartum depression and this was the first time I had truly worked out since having my son in October of 2015. The class literally gave me my breath back. I kept thinking, I wish we had something like this in Napa because it was so much more than a workout. These women were supporting one another and their children were playing with each other before and after class. This was the support system I was dreaming of!
So, fast forward to September 2016, I was researching ways that I could help other women going through postpartum depression/anxiety. It was like a light bulb went off when I was talking to a friend saying "I wish Stroller Strides was here" and realized wait, I could do this. My passion behind starting FIT4MOM Napa Valley is to give a voice to postpartum depression and to let women know "you are not alone and it's not your fault!"I launched FIT4MOM Napa Valley in January 2017 with the first program Stroller Strides. Stroller Strides is a 60-minute total body workout that moms/caregivers can do with their child(ren). It includes cardio bursts, strength training and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment".
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