This isn't technically a kidspot since you can't bring your other kids to the class and, as far as I know, there isn't any onsite childcare. But I still thought it'd be helpful info for some Renton parents.
When I was recently pregnant I wanted to do some kind of structured prenatal exercising. Yeah, I could've just walked around my neighborhood but if I knew if I didn't sign up and pay for something, I probably wouldn't do it! So I found the Prenatal Water Exercise class (go here and enter "prenatal" in the keywords search box) at the Valley Fitness Center, located inside Valley Medical Center). You normally have to have a membership to use the facility but there are some classes that you can sign up for without full membership (called a "therapeutic membership").
Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays and last 45 minutes. You can also attend the open swim on Saturdays but there's no instructor, you just exercise on your own. Pay by the month (by the class in the month that you're due). The fee covers the class as well as use of the showers, lockers, and even towels. The exercises are adapted for pregnancy, the class is the perfect pace for pregnant moms, and the instructors make an effort to point out how particular exercises help the pregnant body.
The best part actually takes place after the class... stick around and chat with other mamas-to-be while relaxing in the 98 degree therapy pool! Ahhhh...
HELP: I wasn't all that successful in finding other prenatal exercise classes here in Renton (or very nearby). Please post to the comments if you have any suggestions in this category. Thanks!
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Stroller Strides of Renton is proud to offer a place for pregnant moms and moms with kiddos in strollers to exercise. In fact, we are having a pregnacy explosion with two moms who very recently gave birth, one who is due any time now , another who is several months out and others who are in the early stages of pregnancy. Very soon, we will be offering Fit4Baby an exclusively pre-natal program. We offer a free meetup group so moms can get the support they need. Find us at strollerstrides.com/renton or facebook.com/strollerstridesrenton.Our meetup group is the Renton Plum Moms Club at meetup.com. Your first class is always free!!
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