I am in desperate need of losing post baby weight. I danced for 20+ years to stay in shape but now with a 1 year old and waiting tables at night I don't have the time or energy to take any dance classes. Not to mention trying to figure out babysitting. I would really rather do something during the day where my daughter can come along. So, does anyone know of a gym that has a child care center so my daughter and I could both benefit. Or any other ideas are welcome.
Getting exercise DVD's worked great for me when I wanted to do prenatal yoga with my 4-year-old son around. It seemed like I could never make it to a class at the right time, but with the DVDs I could exercise when a moment came up, for as long or short a time as I wanted. It's been great. I don't know which ones to recommend for postpartum, but you can get lots of info by searching on Amazon. Good luck!
Hi A.,
I'm not sure where you live, but I go to the Hilltop YMCA and it's wonderful! My kids really enjoy the childcare facility and I really like the people who work there. They even have Totercise for the kids while the parents work out. Nice! I've heard that the Berkeley YMCA is also good, however I think that they charge $5 per hour for childcare. Mine is included in the $60 membership fee. :)
There is Elan in Petaluma and San Anselmo, a women only gym that has childcare available.
Have you looked in the YMCA in San Rafael. It's great!
I have heard that the JCC in San Rafael has a really wonderful childcare program and they have a great gym. I just signed my mom up for a membership there because they are suppose to have the best Swimming pools in Marin.
Good luck,
-M. R.
Mother to a wonderful two year old girl :)
Try your local YMCA. There's one in Novato. We've belonged to the Berkeley YMCA for over 12 yrs now. I started taking my sons to their Childwatch when they were babies. I've only seen the outside of that Y but I hear it's great! I'm biased....my husband works for the Y in SF & that Y in Novato is part of his association & he says it really nice. They also have baby classes that as a member are either free or pretty cheap. At our Y, I pay about $5/hr for Childwatch & I'm not sure what the dues is per month but they do offer scholarships/financial aid if you need it. I always tell people that the 2 best things I've done w/our 2 boys is take them to Childwatch & Gymboree. Both of our boys take swim lessons there & we also spend a lot of time there as a family, swimming, working out & taking classes. I spend a lot of my time at the Y & as a result, am now on the board. so, go in for a tour & see what you think.
YMCA! Seriously. I don't know what I would do without them. there is one in Novato (I think at Hamilton, not sure) and also one in San Rafael off of Smith Ranch/Lucas Valley. Both facilities are fairly new and have good equipment and the childcare is very good. The only thing is no pbj.
Try Eslan. I believe it's a women's only gym. I know the one in Petaluma has child care, and I believe there's one near Novato. Good luck, don't worry the weight will come off but it does take time.
