The words Stroller and Bootcamp (one word in my world) probably aren't two words you would typically put together, but Jennifer Phelan of JPPilates did! Roswelle and I have been going to her mommy+baby classes since Roswelle was 4months old (I wish I had started earlier!). Once a week, I have been making the quick drive to Charlestown and participating in her #strollerbootcamp. If you are lucky enough to be a new mom (or nanny!) in the Boston area, I really encourage you to join us.
Jenn will tell you that she is figuring it out as she watches her own baby grow. She has a 9month old adorable son, Grayson (#babyboomer - check out his hashtag on instagram!), and she has been coming up with ways to workout with him since he was born. As a personal trainer and pilates enthusiast she wanted to get back in shape but had to balance being a new mom as well. I'd say she figured it out and found the balance!
Some more about her classes: Her tagline phrases "up an inch, up an inch"..."down an inch, down an inch", and the famous "c-curve" will have you sweating and your legs literally trembling but will get you the results. The game changer for me, your baby comes with you!! Your baby can cry..poop..nurse during the class and it doesn't matter. There is no pressure to keep you baby quiet or asleep - the more active the baby the more interesting the class can get for you. ;) You are surrounded by a new community of moms which we all know is key to being a happy, healthy mom yourself.
More classes are going to be announced soon - you can find out more info on her website (http://www.jenniferphelan.com/) or follow her on instagram @ jppliates1
{jppilates1 pushing #babyboomer}
Below are some personal photos from our last class this past Friday. With the New England weather quickly turning cold, it was the last outdoor class at Bunker Hill Monument.
{kudos to the mom with TWINS in the group}
{Roswelle learned what to expect in the workout classes and now enjoys seeing me jump around}
{parking our babies in the strollers behind us, we used a hand rail as our "bar"}
{Jenn will even hold your fussy baby for you while you finish your push-ups. thank, I think. ;) }
{Roswelle learning how to do a plank...or just trying to eat grass}
{I'm not in a c-curve position here (whoops) but Roswelle loves to be up in the air!}
{practicing her shavasana...."namaste" ;) }
{phew that was tough and fun!}
{Roswelle learning to share and play with babies her age!}
{some of the group - sans sleeping babies in their strollers - we never wake a sleeping baby!}
If you are in the Boston area, let me know if you want to join me. Community is such a powerful thing for moms and I have learned how important it is for Roswelle's and my health. Thanks, Jenn!
**Blog note, there was no "Favorite Things" post on Friday, last week just got the best of me and I couldn't get it all together. I gave myself some grace and let it go. You'll have one this week, or at least that is the plan!**