Mum Strong is a group fitness studio for mums at 6 Waiata Road in Minden, Tauranga. Its classes are built around the body after pregnancy, childbirth and menopause, with a focus on the core and pelvic floor. Each class lasts 45 minutes and alternates between upper body, lower body and total body workouts. Classes are small, with a limit of around eight to ten mums, and babies and kids are welcome. The website describes the programmes as semi-individualised, with each mum working at her own pace.
The studio offers Restore Your Core, an eight-week programme for women returning to exercise after giving birth, and Strong Mum classes that rebuild strength and stamina after pregnancy. Strong Woman classes are for women from perimenopause onwards and focus on muscle and bone health. Mums and bubs can stay after class for a hot drink and a chat. The website asks new visitors to check the current timetable, which changes each term. Our pick in Minden for a postnatal class with other mums.