Busy moms with even busier kids can miss out on workout time. If you’re ready to get in shape, with the kids along, here are some great places where you can get your exercise and your kids can have fun, too!
Fuel Theory
Green Lake
7201 E Greenlake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115
http://www.fueltheory.com
Parents, are you tired of not being able to exercise because you have little ones to contend with? Is it too expensive to find a babysitter just so you can go workout or simply don’t have the time to hit up the gym? Well, now you can get your workout and bring your kids all at the same time. Come out to the Baby and Me Boot Camps at Green Lake and let your kids run around and play for 30 minutes while you get your cardio conditioning and strength training workout in. An experienced nanny is on hand to watch your kids while you are instructed by a top personal trainer. Check the schedule online.
The Creative Dance Center
12577 Densmore Ave. N
Seattle, WA 98133
http://www.creativedance.org
Dancing together with your child while exploring movement activities and practicing skills is not only lots of fun but very educational. Activities are taught that can be explored at home. A wide variety of music, props, and rhythm instruments add to the playful environment and learning. Skill development becomes more challenging as your child grows and develops.
8 Limbs Yoga
500 East Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98122
206.325.8221
http://www.8limbsyoga.com
Through yoga, children and teens learn how to relax and interact in a nurturing and non-competitive environment. Yoga practice also increases flexibility, strength and muscle tone and helps children to develop space orientation, body awareness, balance and a sense of harmony. 8 Limbs Yoga teaches parent (or caregiver) and Preschooler classes for kids ages 3-5, Parent and Child classes for children ages 6 -10 and Parent and Tween Classes for kids ages 11 – 13. Four Seattle neighborhood studios offer over twenty classes a day with exceptional teachers. Find schedules online.
Stroller Strides Fitness
Seattle, WA
800.917.4592
http://www.classes.strollerstrides.net/seattle
Stroller Strides has since become one of the fastest growing fitness franchises in the country. The classes offer a workout while pushing a stroller. A stroller walk is combined with intervals of body toning using exercise tubing, the environment and the stroller. During this 60 minute class, mom achieves a total body workout and baby has fun! Stroller Strides is so much more than a fitness class, it is all about providing support and helping women succeed in their new role as moms. Call or go online for more information and a local Puget Sound Stroller Strides near you!
Elev8 Fitness
3403 N. Proctor Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
253.228.3574
http://www.elev8fitness.com
Ready to get into shape, with your kids? Join in a class that is sure to get you fit and tire out your kiddos too. Kids (and parents) of all ages and stages welcome. Yes dads, you can come too. ELEV8 is your premier exercise and fitness source since 2007.
Safe N Sound Swimming
2040 Westlake Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
206.285.9279
http://www.snsswim.com
Safe N Sound Swimming is dedicated to the development of each swimmer by providing a positive learning environment, focusing on building self-esteem, and emphasizing safety and respect for the water. Sign up for a parent and tot class, for children ages 6 to 36 months. Or bring the kids for a family swim, and hop in the water to splash and play and swim together. See website for schedule and details.
