Made for Mams

Made for Mams has been developed by Sport RCT and Leisure for Life to support women who wish to stay active during pregnancy and after giving birth. 

There are a range of pre and post natal exercise sessions delivered by fully trained exercise professionals running across leisure centres in Rhondda Cynon Taf. 

Classes

Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre (click here for the flyer)

Tuesday

• 10.00 - 11.00am: Post-natal workout class with your baby - suitable for babies up to 12 months (A mixture of activities working on re-strengthening your core and improving flexibility and strength)

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Hawthorn Leisure Centre (click here for the flyer)

Wednesday

• 11.15am - 12.15pm: Post-natal fitness with your baby (A mixture of strength training, core work, yoga and circuits - taken at your own pace) - A soft play area will also be available.

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Ron Jones Stadium, Aberdare (click here for the flyer)

Thursday

• 1.20pm - 2.000pm: Mams and Prams (bring your pram and baby to get some gentle exercise in the fresh air)

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Cost: £3.60 per session or free for Leisure for Life members

Book via the Leisure for Life app or call the Leisure centres on the contact numbers below:

• Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre - 01443 570012
• Sobell Leisure Centre - 01685 870111
• Hawthorn Leisure Centre - 01443 842873
  
  

(Please note: non Leisure for Life members are unable to book more than 24 hours in advance)

The benefits of staying active during and after pregnancy

There are so many benefits to exercising during pregnancy. Gentle activity can help with some of the side effects you may be experiencing such as pelvic pain, back ache, cramps and swollen feet. It can even help you sleep better. For support, download our handout. 

Getting active after birth can lead to faster postnatal recovery and give you the opportunity to socialise and meet other new mothers. For support, download our handout. 

 

Pushchair-friendly Walking routes

We have filmed the following pushchair-friendly walking routes, in order to promote routes that are perfect for new mums.

Rhondda

• Barry Sidings to Porth
• Barry Sidings to Pontypridd
• Cwm Clydach Countryside Park
• Darran Park
• Gelligaled Park

 

Cynon

• Aberdare Park
• Dare Valley Country Park
• Garwnant Willow Walk

 

Taff

• Llantrisant Community Route
• Pontypridd Common
• Treforest Community Route
• Ynysangharad War Memorial Park 1 mile loop
• Ynysybwl to Coed Y Cwm