Parent and baby and prenatal fitness classes
Benefits of pregnancy and parent & baby classes
Exercising with others increases social contact for both parent and baby. It is a fabulous way to get out of the house and connect with parents in your community! Our classes will help you to improve your strength, cardio endurance, flexibility and wellness. You will become more physically aware and connect with your changing body during and after pregnancy.
Fitness has been shown to help with the birthing process, to improve sleep, elevate your mood, energy, and outlook on life.
2024 spring & summer registration dates
Registration for spring & summer programs, classes and day camps is open.
Upcoming facility closures
Programs, classes and swimming lessons will not be offered at the following facilities while they undergo repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this spring and summer.
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this summer.
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre: closed this summer.
Types of pregnancy and parent & baby classes
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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This ballet-inspired movement class combines standing, chair and floor positions with balance, range of motion and core work in a fun, full body workout. Please register your baby for this class.
Age: 0 - 1 year old + Adult
Prerequisites: None
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Enjoy Pilates with your baby. Pilates is a progressive series of exercises that restores the core, back and pelvic floor muscles.
Age: 0 - 1 year old + Adult
Prerequisites: None
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Enjoy the outdoors and socialize with other parents while you improve your cardio and strength with your baby in the stroller.
Age: 0 - 1 year old + Adult
Prerequisites: None
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Improve your strength while spending time with your baby and other parents. Use resistance exercises to re-connect with your body, increase stamina and total body strength.
Age: 0 - 1 year old + Adult
Prerequisites: None
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Improve your core strength, muscular endurance and posture in this fun class. Enjoy a challenging workout both on and off the TRX.
Age: 0 - 1 year old + Adult
Prerequisites: None
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A gentle intro to yoga and movement. Bond with your baby as you regain your strength and flexibility.
Age: 0 - 1 year old + Adult
Prerequisites: None
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This exercise class focuses on preparing mom-to-be for body changes before and after deliver, including pelvic floor and core health, light cardio training, muscle strengthening and stretching.
Age: 16+ years
Prerequisites: PAR med-X for Pregnancy must be signed by a doctor before the first class.
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Yoga can help you keep balance as your body changes throughout pregnancy. Build flexibility, balance and strength and learn ways to relax and distress.
Age: 16+ years
Prerequisites: None
About our fitness instructors
Our certified fitness and yoga instructors are specifically trained in pre and post-natal fitness as well as parent and baby fitness.
What are classes like?
Classes range from forty-five minutes to one hour in length. Some fitness programs may include a stroller. Others might involve indoor or outdoor fitness equipment. All programs will include a warm-up, cardio and/or strength section followed by stretching and a cool-down period. Yoga classes are gentle formats, tailored specifically for your body.
The social component is important during these programs and includes both parent and baby interaction as well as a focus on creating community with the other parents. Mothers, fathers or other caregivers are welcome to register.
Come prepared
For indoor classes, please bring:
- Clean, indoor athletic shoes that have not been worn outdoors
- A water bottle
- Warm layers for your baby. Classes may be held in an air-conditioned studio
- Mat for baby to lay on or carrier for baby to be in
For outdoor stroller fitness classes, please bring:
- A quality stroller with a sunshade for your baby
- Appropriate outdoor runners, wear layers and sun protection/bug spray
- A water bottle
- A blanket or towel for cool down
More fitness classes
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We have a variety of inspiring fitness classes to help you stay healthy and active in the water or in a studio.
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Crank up the cardio with motivating and vigorous spin and core conditioning fitness classes.
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Work on building muscle, improving your strength and lifting correctly in our strength classes and small group training programs.
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Improve your range of motion, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness in our low impact shallow and deep-water aqua fitness programs.