IN PERSON - BUGGY BEAT COLCHESTER

Meeting at Mile End Recreation Ground

Starting in 22nd September 2022

Q. What is Buggy Beat?

A. Buggybeat is an outdoor cross training class suited to people who want to improve their fitness and work around their little ones too. Whether You’re a grandparents, mum, dad, child minder etc if you’re looking after children and want to enjoy the outdoors, enjoy social time with your children and other like minded new parents/carers etc while you train, then Buggy Beat is the class for you. No matter where you are at in your fitness journey and most importantly post-natally, all exercises in the class are safe to perform, and can be adjusted to suit your fitness level.

Q. How do I start?

A. Buggy Beat is a 45 minute outdoor exercise session for all fitness levels especially new Mums, who are 6 weeks post birth or 12 weeks post caesarean section. New mums must have had a 6/8 week check with a GP and go-ahead to exercise.

You will then need to fill in a Participant readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) before the first session/taster session - FILL IN Pre/Post natal PARQ

If you are not a new mum, then please contact me for a different form.

Q.What equipment do I need?

A. Just bring your yourselves, buggy, your little person and their essentials. A yoga matt to work on or to pop your little one on if needed. You’ll also need to bring a bottle of water to keep you hydrated.

Q.what is included in the class?

A. The class is a varied one with cardio, toning and stretching and is with Emily who's trained as a pre and post natal exercise specialist. includes some of the following:

  • Mobility - Always to start, a mobility section with a walk

  • Warm up/strength - main warmup will include:

    • Could be a circuit or an exercise to music style section

  • Strength - with and without equipment will include some weights/ bands/ towel/ ball

  • some fun games

  • stretch and cool down - with a stretch and a walk

  • Breathwork - If there is time and the little ones are asleep etc

Q. How much is the class

A. The class is £6.50 a session - pay as you go. First session is free.

There is a slight discount if you book in 4 week blocks at a time. - contact me for more details.