WOW October was 🤩 We loved meeting so many of you at the walks.

Rain or shine we've been out and about and long may it continue.

We've got busy November lined up with you, with the return of a move class. We are so excited to see as any of you as possible.

The Active Mums Club buggy walks are a great place to meet other new mums and mums-to-be, and the conversations both during the walk and after have been so valuable to many mums already. The walks are pushchair friendly and have a café near by for that all important cuppa. We are also open to suggestions of new places to walk in the county, so if you have any great ideas, please let us know!

The walks are free to join in and will be happening throughout the winter. In the case of inclement weather, a decision will be made on the day if the walk will continue. However we will always meet for the all important cuppa at the start/end point so even if the walk cannot go ahead please come and see us for a brew and a chat.

Click here to register your interest in joining our walks.

All walks can be found on our events page or facebook events page

November Buggy Walks Overview:

All sessions begin at 10am

Mon 6th - Brocks Hill, Oadby

Mon 13th - Whitwick & Coalville Leisure Centre

Thurs 16th - Everards Meadows, Enderby

Tues 21st - Hinckley Leisure Centre

Weds 22nd - Watermead Park

Weds 29th - Welland Park, Market Harborough

Thurs 30th - Wilton Park, Melton

Do you have what it takes to join our new Active Mums Army?

Our buggy walks in 2023 have been amazing, with lots of women attending with their babies, new friendships made and lots of coffee consumed!

In order to continue our walks in 2024 we are looking for new volunteer walk leaders who can deliver walks on behalf of the Active Mums Club. Mums, Grandma's, Dads even. Anyone who can support our mums to be active and sociable!

What does it entail?

Becoming a walk leader is quite simple! You will be required to take part in a 1 hour workshop which will enable you to have the knowledge needed to deliver a good walk. You can then decide when and where you want to deliver your walking group. Every week, fortnight or month, the choice is yours! All we ask you to do is give us notice so we can help to promote.

What support will I get?

The Active Mums Club will support you in any way you need. If you need help at your first couple of sessions, we will be there. We will always promote your walk through our website and social media accounts, including paid ads if necessary. Plus, you can always buddy up, so if there is another amazing mum attending your walking group who wants to volunteer, we can train them too, which helps to share the work!

What's in it for me?

Before your first planned walk we will kit you out with an exclusive Active Mums Army T-Shirt and rucksack! Along with the satisfaction of knowing that you will be helping local mums to connect and be active, and during a time and frequency of your choice.

How do I inquire about becoming a walk leader?

Click the inquiry button and send us a message if you have any additional questions or want to be involved!

Move Events

We are back.

The Move events proved to be extremely popular with our amazing active mums, so we wanted to bring them back.

Active Mums Club presents - Barre fitness with our ambassador Sam

Sam will be doing a 30 minute taster session of her Barre fitness class for us.
A low impact fitness class designed around the basic techniques in ballet to lengthen and strengthen those muscles ✨⁣
✨improve flexibility ⁣
✨improve balance ⁣
✨lengthen and strengthen the muscles ⁣
✨improve co-ordination ⁣
✨working the deep core muscles ⁣
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No dance ability is needed to join this class!
📆 Friday the 17th of November
⏰ 1:30pm
📍 Blaby & Whetstone Boys Club LE8 6LW
This class will be Free 🤩

Pre registration is required and their are limited spaces left.

Sign up here.

About Move classes - These are are great opportunity to test out a mum and baby class without the commitment. We do more structured exercise but, most of all have fun. Babies are welcome, if they need attention, picking up, feeding, cry, it is not a problem. We want you to be in a relaxed atmosphere where you can get some movement in between the babies schedule.

If you have not had your 6 week check (12 for c-section) or you have any pregnancy complications unfortunately it is not suitable for you. But if you are unsure at all please just ask us 😊 ask here

Can't make it? Don't worry!

We are working on bringing to you a series of other Move sessions so keep an eye on our website or social media accounts for something coming near you soon.

Active Mums Club have recruited a number of Ambassadors from around Leicestershire. Ambassadors are qualified pre and post natal physical activity instructors, alongside having a wide range of skills and knowledge to support mums and mums to be!

You may have seen on our socials we have welcomed a new amazing ambassador to our team.

Hi Everyone!

I'm Amie & I run Sweaty Mama sessions in Leicester South with my little girl, Mila, in tow!

Around 10 years ago I started my own weight loss and fitness journey, losing 8 stone in total. However whilst pregnant I struggled to continue with my regular exercise routine, and I didn't have the knowledge to adapt it around my growing bump. Once my daughter was born, I struggled with childcare and really noticed the effect that the lack of exercise had on my mental health.

I really do believe that so many other ladies find themselves in the same position, so I decided to qualify as a Fitness instructor and Pre & Post natal specialist and launch Sweaty Mama. The sessions are Pre/Post Natal & Child friendly! So you can have fun, workout, and spend time with your bump or baby!

Amie's post natal classes are based in South Leicestershire.
Give Amie a follow and find a class local to you 😍

Women come in all shapes and sizes, from different background and abilities. Some of us are expert sportswomen, some of us are a bit rubbish.

It doesn't matter. We're just happy that you're getting active, and if you're still not sure that you can, LLR Girls Can is here to help you figure out a way to get active that works for you.

From top tips for getting started and overcoming nervousness, to local female activity sessions and inspirational stories from our Let's Get Moving Champions, visit the LLR Girls Can webpage and join your community of active women and girls today!

"Don't undervalue your strength, don't doubt yourself, and most importantly – embrace the new you".

#WorldMenopauseAwarenessDay is celebrated on October 18^th every year, and aims to spread awareness about menopause, its symptoms, and the importance of supporting women going through this phase in life.

We're shining a light on this transition period and how engaging in regular aerobic and weight-bearing activity during menopause can help to manage symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings and weight gain.

Let's open up the conversation and support one another.

Visit: Active Menopause | Active Together (active-together.org) for guidance on getting active during menopause, what activity may be best for your symptoms, FAQs, and opportunities to engage with physical activity.

Leicestershire County Council are currently setting up a network of 'Family Hubs' across the county which are due to be set up and running by spring 2024.

Family Hubs are 'one-stop shops' where families with children and young people (0-19 and up to 25 for young people with SEND) can access a broad and integrated range of early help to overcome difficulties and build stronger relationships.

For more information about Family Hubs and to find out where your local centre is, please click the above button.

Active Pregnancy Foundation Report

In 2020, we launched our first 'Lockdown' survey - in fact, it was our breakout activity as a new charity. We went on to repeat the survey during the second and third national lockdown periods and in doing so, captured the impact COVID-19 was having on pregnant and postnatal women's physical activity engagement. You can therefore imagine our pride in being able to announce the publication of a report into our findings.

Taken from the active pregnancy social post - Click here for more info