‘Motion for Moms’ starts March 9

An early spring session of “Motion for Moms” will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9.

Motion for Moms is a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered and is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy Department.

Motion for Moms will include traditional strengthening, stretching, endurance activities including yoga and Pilates, as well as resistive exercises to prepare the new mom for her childbirth experience and for caring for her newborn. An educational component will be a part of each section. Topics that will be covered will include nutrition, pain management during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, relaxation techniques, posture, foot care and safety information.

Motion for Moms will also introduce a “Boot Camp” option, which is a more intense and high-impact workout session for postpartum moms. The Boot Camp will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting on Wednesday, March 10 and going through Wednesday, April 14. The cost for Boot Camp is $20 for six sessions.

This session of Motion for Moms is set for 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Tuesday, March 9 and going through Thursday, April 15. Cost is $40 for the 12 sessions. Medical clearance from your doctor is required prior to participation, unless more than 12 weeks postpartum. A release form can be obtained by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Classes will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, located at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette.

For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.