StrollerFit - Fitness and Fun for Mom & Baby!

If you're a new Mom, then exercise may be the last thing on your mind even if it's one of the best things for your body, mind and soul. Taking care of a baby or toddler is difficult enough but then if you add on the extra hassle of finding the time for someone to watch your child while you go to the gym, you may never get there. For those of you who are ready to get back in the saddle, then check out all that StrollerFit has to offer. StrollerFit is a great way to incorporate exercise with your child (ages 4 weeks to 4 years) and since you're utilizing your baby's stroller, they are always easily accessible to you. StrollerFit makes it fun for both you and your baby as you move and groove along with their energetic instructors.

StrollerFit is a national franchise and we are lucky enough to have our very own StrollerFit representative living in Mason, Ohio, Denyce Holley . Denyce has been the owner and instructor of the Northeast Cincinnati territory (Mason & Loveland) for three years and recently purchased the North Central territory (Sharonville & West Chester). Denyce has been happily married for 10 years and is the proud Mom of two boys, ages 6 & 8 years. Before her StrollerFit adventure began she worked for twelve years at Procter & Gamble. After having a second baby and with a toddler at home, a friend introduced her to StrollerFit and she started taking classes. When the previous owner put her franchise up for sale, Denyce realized she loved the "concept of the program, the complete workout it offered, and the friendships I made because of it". This was the catalyst she needed to take the plunge and open her own franchise. Denyce was committed to making exercise part of her life since she knew the positive benefits of exercise would help her be a better wife and mother. "I liked the shape I was getting in, had more energy for my day and got better sleep." Owning StrollerFit was the perfect way to meet her exercise goals while having her children close by.

After being overweight for most of her life, Denyce credits StrollerFit for helping her reach and maintain her fitness goals. This is a wonderful testimonial to the positive benefits that StrollerFit can have in your life. The best part of owning her own business is "being able to incorporate my family into it...Dads come free to StrollerFit on Saturdays! Not only am I expanding my personal horizons of learning new skills: marketing, accounting, teaching clients, training employees...my kids have learned that "healthy living" can be fun and a part of everyday life. You should see how their pushups have progressed, and their V-sit and Downward Dog bring many smiles!"

In addition to the classes that involve strollers, Denyce teaches a Restore The Core class that focuses on getting the core back in shape with a mat-Pilates style class. Its main focus is to reverse the effects of childbirth on women's body and maintaining proper breathing techniques while targeting that "low belly sag". You can exercise with your baby in this class until they are mobile and they'll enjoy helping you use the mommymuscle Fit-n-Fun balls. All the classes can be targeted for any fitness level and they all involve lots of fun for your child with the use of children's' songs, finger plays, bubbles, train whistles and more. It's a great way to show your little one that exercising can be fun and teaches them the importance of keeping your body fit at an early age. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to enjoy "Tick Tock, I'm a Cuckoo Clock" strength training or do some "Where is Thumpkin" plies. Another benefit of participating in StrollerFit is the friendships you can make with other Moms while finding playmates and/or play dates for your kids.

The classes are all reasonably priced. They range from $6-$8 depending on the number of classes purchased (10, 15 or 25 class pass) or you can pay as you go for $12 a class. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $40 but this includes a free equipment kit. Denyce is AFFA Certified, StrollerFit Certified Instructor, Restore the Core (core mat Pilates) Certified, IDEA Member, and Adult/Infant/Toddler CPR Certified. If you'd like more information on all that StrollerFit has to offer then please visit the website or contact Denyce via email at denyce.holley@strollerfit.com or by phone (513) 754-2280.