As moms there are SO many things that take up our time, energy and attention. We pour ourselves out every day into the people and pursuits we love, but although these are all good things, we often forget about taking care of ourselves. Barriers to fitness including pregnancy, childcare, money, time, location and more. It is our hope that this guide would help you find the perfect match for your lifestyle, budget and fitness level so you can set those barriers aside and invest in YOU this year.
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Iron Grip Gym
At Iron Grip Gym we provide personal training in a small group class setting. Our instructors are certified kettlebell and boxing trainers here to teach you functional fitness. Iron Grip Gym offers 7 original classes that are cardio and strength based with so much variety you will never get bored!
Hours of Operation:
6:00am-7:30pm during class times
Childcare:
They offer a small play area for children while parents are working out with Netflix, toys and games. Recommended for ages 4+.
Membership Options:
Month-Month | Yearly | Drop-in | 8 Class Packs
Princeton Club
The Princeton Club started as a small health club on the east side of Madison. Founded by a local Madisonian, Dave Gerry had a simple goal: offer Madison, WI a premier health club that combined state of the art equipment with a highly trained fitness staff and make convenience a high priority.
Because we understand that your days are busy, we make our health clubs as convenient and accessible as possible. This starts by keeping the clubs open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Secondly, our members have full access to all of our premier clubs. You’ll never be more than 10 minutes from your next workout!
Childcare:
Members enjoy completely free childcare. No need to make an appointment. Just check your children in and our friendly playroom staff will care for your child while you exercise.
Membership Options:
Month-Month | Yearly
Orange Shoe
At Orange Shoe, we give you something better: our ongoing commitment TO YOU, your health and your future.
Your personal trainer will create a custom program to help YOU meet your health and fitness goals through personalized workouts, nutrition coaching and accountability.You’ve wanted to make changes for a healthier lifestyle for a while. The dedicated team of Fitness Professionals at Orange Shoe give you the individual support and training you need to live life better. Silence the excuses in your head. You’re too smart and too valuable to be the only thing standing in your way.
Childcare: No
Membership Options:
Small Group Unlimited | Personal Training | Monthly Packages
REFORMadison
REFORMadison is the first and only Lagree studio in Wisconsin. We provide high intensity, low impact, full body workouts in 50 minutes in small group classes on a multi-patented machine called a Megaformer. With a workout like no other, we will give you results you haven’t been able to obtain anywhere else!
Childcare: No
Membership Options:
Monthly | Drop-in | 5 Class Pack
The Barre Code
The Barre Code is a comprehensive full-body fitness program designed for individuals to find their ’strong.’ Built on the principles of cardio, strength, and restoration, The Barre Code goes beyond the barre, with classes ranging from cardio kickboxing, HIIT, Bootcamp, to full mind & body restoration.
Childcare: Available for select classes at the West Madison location
Membership Options:
Monthly Unlimited | 4 Class Packs
Gym 608
Gym 608 is a community of supportive and motivating women. We are committed to becoming stronger in mind and body and having fun while doing it!
We offer bootcamp style classes in 45 and 30 min options, using free weights, treadmills, TRX’s, medicine balls, sled and battle ropes. You can also meet with a personal trainer and get health coaching.
Childcare: Available
Membership Options:
Monthly Unlimited | 6 and 12 Month Unlimited | 10 and 20 Class Packs
Barre District
Barre District is a community-based locally owned and operated barre studio located on E. Washington. Small class sizes- we offer barre, barre fight (cardio interval class), barre base (lower body and core focused class) and barre inspired yoga classes.
Childcare: Free childcare offered during specified class times. Connect with other parents in the community who also love barre! Small group size- 6 or less children.
Membership Options:
3, 6 or 12 Months Unlimited | 5, 10 or 20 Class Packs | Drop-in
Madison Area Gyms + Fitness Centers
So many great options! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this guide! Need to get back to the gym!
I live in Oregon, so thanks for including Fitchburg and Verona locations on the list!
Great options. I love having childcare available for when the kids are not in school. Thank you for this list!
Love Lioness Fitness! Such an amazing environment, empowering and uplifting women!
I love the Barre District! They have awesome staff to watch the kids in the childcare!! Plus the workout is amazing!
Love places with childcare! Thanks!
Lioness Fitness for the win!
Great encouragement to get moving!
I go to Burn Boot Camp and it was the best decision I ever made 3 years ago. All I need to do is show up and the workout is planned for me. Childcare is a huge plus as well. Flexible camp time options and multiple locations throughout Madison make it an easy choice.
Thanks for putting this together!