With the price of just about everything rising, local Moms from Jupiter and Tequesta are taking advantage of getting fit at a great price. These moms have found the best deal in town for losing weight and returning to their pre-pregancy size in a fun fitness class called Stroller Power.
The secret: Moms of all fitness levels, ages and sizes gather every Tuesday and Thursday at the West Jupiter Recreation Center off Indiantown Road to exercise with their children in a stroller. Unlike other stroller exercise classes, Stroller Power classes are held indoors and use weights, weighted balls, step benches and resistance tubing to target more muscles and get results. Each 1 hour class consists of cardio and strength-training exercises for the entire body.
One of the great aspects of Stroller Power is that the exercises and routines are changed often to avoid "exercise burnout". "With all the different equipment available at this facility, the frequently changing routines, and the constant effort of the instructors to stay informed and up to date on the latest fitness information and trends, the Stroller Power classes stay interesting and challenging," according to Patti Mroczek, a Stroller Power instructor. Mroczek adds, "these factors help the moms meet their fittness and health goals and keeps their workouts fresh." So where else can you get all THAT for 5 bucks per class?
Since it's inception in August 2006, Stroller Power has helped over 50 moms lose weight, tone their bodies and increase their endurance and energy levels. "We have moms that have lost 10-30 pounds by attending our classes 2-3 days a week", says Stroller Power creator Cindy Martling. "At every class, someone will come up to me and tell me how their clothes are fitting better or that a friend has noticed how toned their arms are looking", adds Martling. Stroller Power classes also allow the moms and their children to interact with each other and form friendships.
All Stroller Power classes at the West Jupiter Recreation Center are $5 per class. Classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9:15am and Saturday at 9:00am. Participants can purchase a single class or a card of 10 classes. For more information, call 251-8872 or visit www.strollerpowerjupiter.com