Mums to be and new parents
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We have sessions specially designed for mums to be and for new parents at our centres to help stay active pre and post natal with supportive instructor led classes. We also have a parent and baby group which is ideal for meeting other parents in our friendly and safe environment.
Aqua-natal
This water based exercise class is specially designed to help expectant mums to maintain a degree of fitness in pregnancy, with your bump supported by the buoyancy of the water.
The class is combined with an aquacise class but this low level based exercise is suitable for women over 14 weeks pregnant. A health screening questionnaire must be completed on the first visit.
Where: Queens Park Sports Centre
When: Tuesday 7pm
Price: £4.50 for non-members or free for our active fitness members
Move it mums
This supportive and friendly is suitable to help you to get back to fitness after having a baby, there's a mixture of activities to help you tone up and feel great with our fun and supportive classes where your baby can come too.
This class is suitable for new mums who have had their post-natal health check and pre-school children up to the age four years are welcome.
If you are unsure please check with your midwife, health visitor or GP before beginning any exercise.
Space and toys will be provided for your baby or toddler to play but children will remain the responsibility of the parent throughout the class.
Where: Healthy Living Centre and Queens Park Sports Centre
When: Monday 12:30pm, Tuesday 1:15pm and Thursday 1:30pm, please refer to our fitness timetable for full information
Price: £4.50 for non-members or free for our active fitness members
Parent and Baby Group
Join our parent and baby group and meet other parents while letting your little ones have a great time in a safe and friendly environment.
Specially designed for parents with children from birth up to four years old, this instructor led session will include playtime, songs, stories, games and sensory areas. Drop in at any time during the session for added flexibility. Tea and coffee will be available for parents to enjoy throughout the session.
Where: Healthy Living Centre
When: Wednesday 1:15pm to 2:45pm
Price: £4.50 for non-members or free for our active fitness members
Parent and Toddler Swimming
Taking place every Thursday from 10am to 11:30am.
Our moveable floor will be raised to create a splash pad type area which will be set at
0.4m. Our shallow end of the pool will also be available for this session with a depth of 0.9m. Both spaces will have toys, floats and mats with music suitable for children also being played.
The session is suitable for children up to the age of five.
The cost is £5.30 per adult with children swimming for free (price only valid for this session, normal charge of £3.70 applies to children aged 3+ for all other swimming times).
No bookings are required. Normal ratios and admission rules apply.
An additional session will be available on Mondays at 10am through Derbyshire school holidays. Please check our timetables for up to date times.