Postnatal Classes and Courses

Parent & Baby Indoor Cycling

Return to exercise in our post-natal friendly indoor cycling class, designed to slowly build your stamina and strength in a safe and controlled environment, all whilst your little one watches on from the comfort of their buggy or our playpens.

Indoor Cycling is a great way of building your cardiovascular health at your own pace. This low impact form of exercise will get your heart pumping as you build your stamina week on week. And the best part? You can work out with your little one watching on from the comfort of their buggy or our play pens! Plus, you’ll be joined by other mums, creating a relaxed, informal and friendly environment to begin your postnatal exercise journey.

You must have been signed off by your doctor (6-12 weeks depending on type of delivery) before starting any postnatal fitness programme.

Suitable For : Postnatal women (You must have been signed off by your doctor)

Class Duration : 30 minutes / 45 minutes

When : Tuesdays, 10:10-10:50

Equipment Needed : None

Memberships Included : Full, Classes, PAYGO

Buggy Fit

This session will provide a friendly and supportive social environment where you can get your body moving & meet like-minded mums after birth. Follow our qualified instructor’s guidance as they take you through a functional whole-body approach with elements of low-impact cardio, core, pelvic floor restores and toning exercises with body weight and resistance bands.  

You must have been signed off by your doctor (around 6-12 weeks, depending on type of delivery) before starting any postnatal fitness programme.

When the sun is shining, this class will take place outside in the fresh air! When it is raining, the class will take place indoors.

Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+

Class Duration : 45 minutes

When : Mondays, 10:30-11:15

Equipment Needed : Mat

Memberships Included : Full, Classes, PAYGO

Parent & Baby Pilates

Parent & Baby Pilates classes offer an effective way to strengthen and tone your body after having a baby whilst your little one lies by your side. All exercises are safely and specifically designed to enhance recovery of the abdominals and pelvic floor, balance your body and mind and focus on the muscle groups and areas affected by pregnancy. This form of exercise quickens postpartum recovery and helps with the new demands of motherhood whilst at the same time offering an opportunity to meet other new parents.

You must have been signed off by your doctor (around 6-12 weeks, depending on type of delivery) before starting any postnatal fitness programme.

Suitable For : Anyone aged 16+

Class Duration : 45 minutes

When : Every Thursday 10:30-11:15

Equipment Needed : Drink, Mat

Memberships Included : Full, Classes, PAYGO

Waterbabes: Parent and Baby Drop in 3 months – 18 months

A drop-in swimming lesson for parents or guardians to bring their babies aged 3-18 months.  These sessions are run with a ratio of 1 parent : 1 child and are supervised by our friendly instructors, helping you and your child to gain confidence in the water and develop their swimming skills. Please pre-book your space by calling reception on 01403 247572 to attend.

Call 01403 247572 to book.

Got a question about getting your baby into swimming? Read our FAQs below or get in touch via bluecoatsswimacademy@christs-hospital.org.uk.

Suitable For : Ages 3-18 months

Class Duration : 30 minutes

When : Every Wednesday 11:00-11:30

Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume

Cost : £5.50 per session

Memberships Included : PAYGO