Sweaty Mama Leigh, Rayleigh & Hockley

It’s so hard saying goodbye to my regular Mama’s but I am so grateful that they have chosen to spend their postpartum journey with me and love seeing their little ones grow up and develop. 🙌

The best part of my job is meeting all you lovely Mama’s and your beautiful little ones and not only seeing them grow and develop but also seeing you too getting stronger and fitter as you continue on your postpartum journey and I am so grateful I can be part of that.

It’s been a pleasure having you in the class 😊

Last night was our last Bootcamp session outside. With the nights drawing in we are moving back inside Clements Hall Leisure Centre

Classes are suitable for all fitness abilities with adaptations to suit. Each week we have a different and varied session meaning you’ll never get bored!

This is a childless female only fitness class so gives you time to let off a bit of steam and do something for you. So come along, have a bit of fun with the girls.

Message me or book online at https://hockley.sweatymama.com/book-on-a-class/

No judgement here!!! 🙅🏼‍♀️

🎉NEW VENUE! 🎉

Exciting News Mamas!!! 🌟

From September our Tuesday classes will be moving to The Jellyfish Hub, Leigh on Sea

📍10am - Mamilates - 45 minute Pilates style session focusing on rebuilding core and muscle strength🧘‍♀️
📍11am - Sweaty Strength - 30 minute HIIT style class where you can build up your fitness and strength effectively. 💪

The Jellyfish hub is a lovely studio, you can also grab coffee and cake 🍰 after class.

Message me for more details and to book

Looking forward to welcoming new mamas!

🍉 Tips For Staying Safe & Cool Babywearing in Summer 🌴

🧡 Drink or feed more often to ensure you both stay hydrated

💛 Dress yourself and baby in light, neutral coloured clothing made from natural fibres as these are the most breathable

🧡 Remember that your carrier counts as a layer of clothing for baby, so remove a layer before you pop them in

💛 Use a muslin cloth between you and baby to soak up any excess sweat

🧡 Babies can become unsettled in the heat, so check their temperature regularly, watch out for their cues and if needed, remove your carrier and take a break to cool down

💛 Stay out of the sun if you can, especially around midday

😎NEW SEASON ALERT😎

Things are heating up with our brand new HEATWAVES season starting w/c 22nd July ♨️

This season is packed with those great feel good summer tunes, those favourite Sweaty Mama moves and a whole lot of summer fun too. ☀️

‼️BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN‼️

Classes held:

☀️Mondays 10am The Rayleigh MegaCentre
☀️Tuesdays 1.15pm Clements Hall Leisure Centre

During the summer I am offering:
4 week blocks at £30
PAYG - £8
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Mamas with babies, toddler, older kids, no kids everyone is welcome at class.

Remember those older siblings are very welcome to join us during the holidays for some summer fun!

DM me now to get your spaces booked and enjoy a summer of fun with Sweaty Mama! 🤪

Diastasis recti is the partial or complete separation of the re**us abdominis, or “six-pack” muscles, which meet at the midline of your stomach. It is very common during and following pregnancy. This is because the uterus stretches the muscles in the abdomen to accommodate your growing baby.

One study found that up to 60% of women may experience diastasis recti during pregnancy or postpartum.

The condition isn’t limited to pregnancy though! It can affect anyone, including newborn babies and men. In some cases, it can result from lifting heavy weights incorrectly or performing excessive or unsafe abdominal exercises.

Don’t let this stop you though Mama! Exercises are easily adapted to suit and to strengthen the abs. Ask us more about what we can do to help with this area.

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Sweaty Mama is the unique workout class for mums and their little ones. 😊

Bonding time with your little one is just one of the many benefits of Sweaty Mama classes. 😍

And whilst mama works on her core so does little one with some tummy time.

Join a Sweaty Mama class by clicking this link https://hockley.sweatymama.com 👈🏻

Or send me a DM to find out more about the classes and availability.

🌟It’s that time again mamas! 🤩
🌟New music and choreo starting on Monday! 🌟

🏖Head into Summer with a refreshing new exercise routine!
Reserve your space for our new term! This season, we’ll be getting hot hot hot, with our new ‘FEEL GOOD SUMMER CHOREO’💃🏼💃🏼

And our 🔥SUMMER SIZZLER🔥 offer is live and we are offering 20% discount if you book a block of 12 classes!
So that’s:
£72 for 12 weeks of Sweaty Mama
£64 for 12 weeks of Mamalates
£48 for 12 weeks of Strength

If you’ve recently booked for a 6 week booking, don’t worry, these classes can be added to the end of your current booking and you can simply pay the difference. If you’re new to Sweaty Mama and wish to book, classes for this booking offer will start next week!

This offer will end on 16th June!🔥

Hope to see you in one of our classes soon! 💞

One of my most frequently asked questions is 'How old does my baby need to be to start classes?'

We actually welcome babies as little as 6 weeks old, however the answer actually depends on you!

It depends whether you feel ready physically and mentally!

It depends how your recovery has been so far: whether you have any ongoing C-section discomfort or pelvic floor issues etc.

It depends what type of birth you had.

And of course what your current energy levels are like - although I can't recommend the classes enough for boosting your energy levels!!!!

Everyone's post natal experience and recovery is different and what's right for one person may not be right for another - but rest assured, whenever you're ready - I'm here for you!!!!!

If you think you feel ready to join us but have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch and we can chat about a suitable start date.

Celebrating my baby boy’s 2nd birthday today. 🎂🥳🎉

A woman’s body is amazing.

During pregnancy, we grow a new organ… the placenta, our bones soften, we produce more blood, our hormones are all over the place, the uterus grows to the size of a watermelon and the list doesn’t stop there.

Most importantly, we grow another human! 👶🏼

If you’re ever feeling down about how your new postpartum body looks or feels, just remember everything you’ve been through to get to where you are now.

You’re a brand new woman, and a mother, the best job in the world 🥰

Did you know that our classes are not just for when baby arrives, but are suitable during pregnancy too?!

I have a few Mamas expecting at the moment and I love nothing more than seeing their bump grow week by week! 🫶🏼

Exercising throughout pregnancy is not only beneficial for you, but for your baby too! 🤰🏻

Every pregnancy is different, so it’s important to make sure your prenatal exercise regime suits your needs and requirements. ALWAYS check with your midwife/GP before starting a new fitness routine when pregnant.

Exercising during pregnancy can:
✔️ Help maintain your current fitness level
✔️ Boost your mood
✔️ Reduce your aches & pains
✔️ Help you sleep better
✔️ Improve your baby’s health
✔️ Lower your blood pressure
✔️ Help prepare your body for labour and birth, and assist with your recovery too!

If you’re looking to exercise whilst pregnant, why not try one of our classes. All our instructors are Pre & Post Natal Qualified and can advise you on the safest exercises & classes to take part in.

Please reach out for a chat 📩📱

Did you know that all Sweaty Mama block bookings are flexible?

🗓️ Just let me know if you don’t see a start date on the website that suits, and I will do my best to accommodate the start date that works best for you. Classes run all year round, not just during term time.

🏖️ Bookings are for 6 consecutive weekly classes from the date of your first session, however let me know at the time of booking if you have any holidays coming up, or specific dates you can’t attend (e.g. for vaccinations/special occasions), and I will carry these classes forward for you

🤒 If you can’t attend a class last minute due to illness or unexpected circumstances arising, subject to availability I will always try to offer you a catch-up class at another venue that week, or the opportunity to double up the week after

If you have any questions about joining a class this summer, you’re welcome to send me a message for a chat 💌

Lisa

“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live in.”

Mamalates is the perfect mix of low impact strengthening exercises combined with relaxation and breathing techniques to help ease you back into movement again after giving birth.

Focusing on core and pelvic floor exercises this class is IDEAL for new Mamas who want to get back into some gentle exercise, but don’t want to jump around quite yet!

You are welcome bring your little one too so no need for childcare! They love having a wiggle or chill on a mat or getting involved in some of the exercises too!

Start your week off with a little bit of self-care for YOU 🫶🏼

📍 10.15am Tuesday
Leigh Community Centre

£40 for a 6wk block or more manageable monthly payments are an option too!

Pop me a DM or head to https://hockley.sweatymama.com/book-in-a-class/ to book your space.

👶🏼Baby and Child First Aid 👶🏼

This months venue class is sold out! Next available venue is….

🔹Do It A Like A Mother Saturday 25th May 10am .it.like.a.mother_hq

💙Our award winning 2 hour Family First Aid classes are designed specially for parents to give confidence to know what to do in an emergency involving your baby or child.

💙These classes are perfect for -

🤰🏻Expectant parents
🧑‍🍼Brand new parents
👫Antenatal groups and friends
🥕 Parents who are starting to wean
👶🏻parents with babies who have just started crawling
👧🏽parents with adventurous toddlers
👵👩‍🦰Grandparents & other family members who are helping with childcare

💙whatever stage of parenting you’re at, it’s never too late to do a first aid class

👶🏻Babies under 12 months are very welcome at our classes

For just £25pp (no price increase)
you will learn -

✅CPR - infant, child & adult
✅How to use a defibrillator
✅Recovery positions - infant, child & adult
✅Choking - infant, child & adult
✅Allergic reactions
✅Febrile Seizures
✅Meningitis
✅Head injuries
✅Burns
✅Bleeds
✅Shock
✅Poison

Home classes are also available (minimum 4 people)

💙Book here ➡️ (link in bio)

https://bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidsouthend

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Today is International Day of the Midwife, which is a chance to celebrate and recognise the hard work of all the wonderful midwives, student midwives and support workers.

Thank you to all the incredible midwives who give care to mothers and babies at their most vulnerable. We are so grateful to each and every one of you.

Courtesy of Daisy first aid Southend, Castlepoint & Basildon

Maternal mental health week is an important time for us to raise awareness and support for the emotional well-being of mums. It provides an opportunity to destigmatise mental health struggles that many mums face, such as postpartum depression and anxiety! 🧠

At Sweaty Mama we have a culture of support, understanding, and compassion. We create a safe space and community for mums to share their struggles and seek the support from each other.

It’s absolutely critical that mums prioritise their own mental health and seek support and guidance when needed. As a brand, raising awareness for maternal mental health is very important.

Read our full blog post 'Motherhood and Mental Health' over on our website https://hubs.ly/Q02w09xq0 👈🏻

Here is a fresh look at our timetable.

Some classes are almost full, so pop me a message for more information or to book on.
Come and join our Sweaty Mama family.

Want to know which Sweaty Mama class is right for you? Here’s what we offer...

🤱🏻 Sweaty Mama - Our original mum and baby class! Sweaty Mama is an incredibly effective workout for all fitness levels. It’s a great way to bond with your baby, while increasing your fitness and enjoying an inspiring & upbeat playlist. And, being trained in safe babywearing, we can help anyone looking for an extra challenge to get baby in a sling and intensify the workout even more.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Sweaty Mamalates - If you’re looking to build core-strength, stretch those muscles and generally feel amazing, Mamalates is the class for you! Our low-impact, slow paced sessions focus on breathing exercises, strengthening work and relaxation, perfect to reset and repair after birth. Mamalates can be enjoyed with bump, with baby, or alone for that much needed ‘me’ time.

💪🏻 Sweaty Mama Strength - Want to build your fitness but short on time? We’ve got you covered. Our Sweaty Strength class is the perfect way to power through an effective workout in just 30 minutes. With optional weights and small equipment, our specialist instructors guide you through a range of efficient, varied exercises to get your heart rate up and make you feel great. Suitable for all fitness levels, and with adaptations for pregnancy and to include little ones - this class is perfect for all stages of motherhood.

👯‍♀️ Sweaty Mama Bootcamp - If Bootcamp conjures up images of Army-inspired drills and intimidating instructors then rest-assured that, here at Sweaty Mama, we get results in a much friendlier way! Suitable for all levels of fitness, Bootcamp builds in fun, game-inspired exercises to keep you on your toes. Find out how motivating it can be to work together with other like-minded ‘campers’!

Ready to book a class? Head to our website https://hockley.sweatymama.com/book-on-a-class/ or send Lisa a DM. We’d love to have you join us! 🫶🏼

🥳🎂It has been a year since I launched my Sweaty Mama classes.

I just want to thank all the mamas who have taken and are taking my classes. This last year has been a lot of hard work 🥵 and a lot of fun. 🤗

I have meet lots of fantastic Mamas and it has been a privilege to watch their little ones grow. 🌸

Competition winners to be announced later today. Good luck. 🎉

Strong pelvic floor muscles boost your core strength and stability.

Your core which includes your pelvic floor muscles support your growing baby during your pregnancy but they are stretched and weakened during pregnancy and labour. This can make them weaker and they may not work as well as they did before your baby was born which means it's important to do targeted exercises postpartum to regain your strength and stability.

At Sweaty Mama many of our exercises are designed to gain strength and stability.

So why not join a class today!

For more information
Drop me a message
📲 Lisa 07990591690

Or book a class online
💻 https://hockley.sweatymama.com

Last day to like and tag your friends to be in with a chance of winning prizes for our Birthday Celebrations. 🎉🎉

💗💗💗 FAQs - Fitness level💗💗💗

Our classes are designed for all fitness levels. We have higher and lower intensity exercise options for you to choose from so you can easily take it at a pace to suit you.

Listen to your body and most importantly enjoy yourself! Our aim is to rebuild your strength and fitness after birth safely and gradually with our Pre and Post natal specialist exercises.
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