Are you on the hunt for fun, exciting workouts? Are you a beginner in need of someone to “show you the ropes” and basics? Or are you a fitness geek, looking for a fresh routine that’ll challenge your level? Or do your kiddos cry and have a hard time when you drop them off at a gym or with a sitter to get your workout in? I’ve been there and done that, many times.
I don’t know about you, but I can easily burned out of some workouts. I can so easily fall into a routine and then not change it up – so what previously was a great outlet for me for stress, maintaining health/fitness, and balance, is uh…boring? Don’t get me wrong, if given the choice, I’ll often still do it anyway, but I’m not always excited about it.
I also have an interest in strength/circuit training, but I don’t know always know the best ways to structure a workout that is challenging (or short) enough. I don’t have endless hours to spend at the gym (I’m guessing I’m not alone here?)! It is actually a stressful task for me to plan my workouts, and since I’m not an expert, I’ll leave it to one!
That’s where I was at when my friend, Kim Krueger, launched a new small group strength training program called Strength Circuits for Moms, through Lioness Fitness. Knowing Kim and her passion for health, exercise, and wellness for women, this seems like a natural choice for her. From her extensive knowledge of prenatal/postnatal fitness to women’s fitness in general, she has worked hard to bring the best of the best by creating these classes! She recognized a huge need for fitness for strength training geared towards women, taking a gentle approach that focuses on proper form, injury prevention, and efficiency.
Highlights:
- You can bring your kids with if you want! The kids enjoy playing together in a super clean, welcoming space. Or, if they want to hang out and workout with you, they do! My Littles always seem to want to join me, but mostly kiddos are content just playing with each other and watching us. And I mean, what better way to pass health and fitness down to the next generation, right?!
- Workouts are designed for maximum caloric burn by incorporating short strength and cardio intervals, which gives a killer total-body workout and works on toning muscle and burning fat! You will feel. the. burn.
- You perform 8 circuits complete and then you do them 2 more times, which will leave you sweating for sure. There is so much variation that it’s hard to get bored!
- It’s a non-intimidating atmosphere! I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want is a place where I feel intimidated by the super buff, flaunty type. No one is dropping weights or chalking up their hands! 😉
- Exercises are tailored to YOUR fitness level! There are modifications from beginner to advanced for each circuit. You don’t have to do moves that your body isn’t ready to perform. You work on what challenges you– and if you have questions, Kim is always right there, and eager to encourage and help!
- Sessions are super affordable. They run for several weeks (usually around 8), and you don’t have to pay a babysitter/nanny? You just pay for the session you want. So if you need to take some time off because the summer gets busy, you can just right in to the next session. Of course, you will achieve best results in your overall fitness and strength by consistently attending…and I certainly intend to!
- It’s a community instead of a crowd. Have you ever been to a gym where it’s awkward before the start of class, with people sitting on their phones and not chatting? The atmosphere is the opposite here – you’re working out with the same people each week, so you have time to get to know some new faces before, during, and after the workout! What better way to help you grow and be accountable than to have friends to work out with?
You can learn more and register for classes on the Lioness Fitness website.
I’ve already learned a lot through these classes, and am excited to continue to build strength and improve my fitness alongside other moms.
Hope to see you there!!
