Pregnancy and Postnatal Fitness Sessions - Vange -May/June 2026

A fun and friendly, weekly exercise class for pregnant and postnatal mums in Vange, Essex.

MAY/JUNE 2026 PREGNANCY AND POSTNATAL FITNESS

DATES: Wednesdays 6th, 13th. 20th, 27th May & 3rd, 17th, 24th June 2026 (please note: there will be no class on 10th June due to staff annual leave)

TIME: 10:00-11:30am

LOCATION: Kent View Community Centre, 52 Kent View Road, Vange, Basildon SS16 4LA

COST: FREE

Join our fully qualified YMCA personal trainer, Sally Taylor, for her weekly exercise sessions designed to help you keep healthy before and after birth.

These sessions are suitable when you're pregnant and if you've already had your baby. You're welcome to bring your baby along to the class too (suitable for little ones up to 9 months old)!

What to expect from our Pregnancy and Postnatal Fitness class:

• A gentle warm-up
• Cardio moves
• Strength and toning exercises that concentrate on muscles you'll use in pregnancy/birth and in the postnatal period
• Circuits
• Pelvic floor exercises
• Stretch and relaxation
• Exercise adaptations suggested throughout to allow pregnant and new mums to exercise together
• A soft drink and a chat after the clasa

Sally has over 10 years’ experience of providing exercise sessions for pregnant and postnatal women. Her classes are adapted to suit women at all stages - whether you're pregnant or a new mum - and all fitness levels. Sally provides lots of exercise adaptations during each session, which means that pregnant and postnatal women can exercise together.

If you've never exercised before, you're particularly welcome - so why not give it a go!

PLEASE NOTE:

If you’re pregnant, please make sure your midwife or healthcare provider is happy for you to exercise.

If you had a straightforward birth, you can start gentle exercise as soon as you feel up to it. This could include walking, gentle stretches, pelvic floor and tummy exercises.

It's usually a good idea to wait until after your 6-week postnatal check before you start any high-impact exercise, such as aerobics or running. If you exercised regularly before giving birth and you feel fit and well, you may be able to start earlier. Talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP.

If you had a more complicated delivery or a caesarean, your recovery time will be longer. Talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP before starting anything strenuous.