A women's fitness business at 424 Kennedy Road in Pirimai, Napier, built around pregnancy and postpartum exercise. The founder, Steph, was a Football Ferns player before taking up CrossFit, and she is a mum herself. Her Strong Mama programmes are designed for pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and The Empowered Club offers ongoing personalised training for any woman who is ready for the next stage. Classes are mum-focused and group-based, and the website says they suit women who are pregnant, postpartum or have small children. Children can come along to sessions.
Customers say the space is supportive, friendly and welcoming, with no judgement. Mums returning to fitness after having babies praise the postnatal focus, and say the classes are challenging, with variety from day to day and some weights on some days. Others say the instructor works with each woman's abilities and strengths, and that the children enjoy being there. Our pick in Pirimai for postnatal and mum-focused training in Napier.