Gyms for Mums in Clapham Post Reply

[Tinkerbell123]

Hi there,

I am thinking about opening a gym for mums in Clapham. Is this something that anyone would be interested in?

Tinkerbell

[dandelion53]

Yes definitely!

[Mingg]

That would be great!

[newmama]

Sounds great!

[klh249]

It would be great especially since there are limited spots in the Creche at the leisure centers. It seems that a few mums monopolize all the time slots so no one else can get in to work out. You could offer classes to shape up pre and post baby - that would be amazing!

[ClaphamPilatesStudio]

I run a Pilates studio just off the Abbeville road offering equipment based pre and post natal Pilates classes, but we are up 2 flights of stairs which is a problem for mothers with babies. I have been thinking for a while that group mother and baby classes would work and would be happy to discuss further with you if you want to offer Pilates in the gym. Lucinda - 0207 498 3359

[Mama]

YES PLEASE!

[Karin1979]

Yes pleeeease!

[Coresmummy]

This would be fantastic! please let us know when you plan to set this up and all info

[mumofmoomoo]

Definitely! Hopefully there will be lots of creche places available!

[Devi]

good idea...my interest depends on how it would differ from regular gyms. all best, d

[diva636]

I would be interested in a gym that didn't cost the earth and that had a good mix of facilities and classes that target problem areas. 15 minutes abs classes mixed with gym activities, yoga, bums and tums.. that sort of thing.

My choice is to pay around £15 for single classes, which is frankly too high when you compare with £70 a month roughly for gym membership, or join a gym and try to get to their classes. Often classes are at inconvenient times or too long.

My other problem with the gyms is that there are none around Clapham South down towards Balham and the between the commons area, time is always very tight with kids so I'd like to be able to walk if possible!

[Rennii]

Excellent idea.

[MGMidget]

Yes please! Just any gym, not necessarily just for mums, between the commons or near Nightingale Lane/Balham High Road would be really great. Why oh why is there no gym around here?! I would add that picking a location with plausible parking option would be helpful. E.g. Virgin Active in Clapham is not an easy place to park owing to parking restrictions which are largely residents only nearby. Worth checking what the restrictions are near the chosen location for a gym as you would increase your membership if people could drive as well as walk there.

[mummy_dani]

Hi

Has a gym been set up or does anyone know of one with a crèche I can use on a pay per visit. I asked at the new Clapham leisure centre but they don't have a crèche.

Thanks