Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
3 benefits of being active with your baby
11 April 2018 - by Nicole Meredith
Let’s face it: having a baby makes it hard to stay committed to your fitness goals. Even if you’re among the fittest new parents, with the most regimented pre-baby workout routines, you can have a hard time getting back into the swing of things once your little one arrives. When you aren’t exhausted, stressed, and trying to juggle the dozens of new responsibilities on your plate, you just want to cherish some well-deserved down time with your baby — not take off for the gym.
The solution: Baby & Me fitness classes — customized programs designed to combine getting fit with essential bonding time. Here are three reasons why these classes are the perfect solution to your workout woes:
1. Efficiency
Exercising with your baby is like a two-for-one deal. Instead of trying to carve an hour out of your hectic schedule to trek to the gym, Baby & Me classes let you combine a great workout with some quality time with your little one.
2. Bonding
From co-sleeping to baby wearing, plenty of parents are exploring new ways of solidifying their physical bonds with their babies. There’s no better way to feel close to each other than by sharing your exercise-induced endorphin rush, and letting your baby bask in the good vibes you give off when you do something for yourself.
3. Building a foundation for fitness
It’s no secret that babies learn by example. When your kids haven’t just watched you exercise, but have been a central part of your fitness routine from the very start of their lives, you’re setting them up for a lifetime of healthy habits.
With everything from Stroller Bootcamp to Tot & Me swim time, the Markham YMCA is your one-stop shop for fun programs you and your baby will love. Check out the Baby & Me class schedule to plan your next workout/bonding session.
The solution: Baby & Me fitness classes — customized programs designed to combine getting fit with essential bonding time. Here are three reasons why these classes are the perfect solution to your workout woes:
1. Efficiency
Exercising with your baby is like a two-for-one deal. Instead of trying to carve an hour out of your hectic schedule to trek to the gym, Baby & Me classes let you combine a great workout with some quality time with your little one.
2. Bonding
From co-sleeping to baby wearing, plenty of parents are exploring new ways of solidifying their physical bonds with their babies. There’s no better way to feel close to each other than by sharing your exercise-induced endorphin rush, and letting your baby bask in the good vibes you give off when you do something for yourself.
3. Building a foundation for fitness
It’s no secret that babies learn by example. When your kids haven’t just watched you exercise, but have been a central part of your fitness routine from the very start of their lives, you’re setting them up for a lifetime of healthy habits.
With everything from Stroller Bootcamp to Tot & Me swim time, the Markham YMCA is your one-stop shop for fun programs you and your baby will love. Check out the Baby & Me class schedule to plan your next workout/bonding session.
