GLENDALE, Wis.— Northshore Wellness Collective in Glendale opened less than a year ago. They offer several different classes that allow moms to work out together with their little ones next to them. NWC was designed to help every pregnant person and new parent feel supported during transitions in their lives. You’ll find personal trainers, physical therapists, registered yoga teachers and postpartum exercise specialists teaching classes. 

The Mommy & Me Fitness session was the brainchild of Alex Megan, a mom of three.

“My inspiration came from my own experience with kids, said Megan, a NASM certified Personal Trainer, Postpartum & Prenatal Exercise Specialist. "I really struggled after having them and didn’t know where to find the support that I needed to feel my best and exercise again and even where to start so, I became a personal trainer and postpartum/prenatal exercise specialist and my mission now is to serve women."

The Mommy and Me Fitness class is for the prenatal, postpartum mom and beyond.

“Abdominal separation is really, really common and if you are not correcting that properly using your breathe, re-connecting with your deep core muscles, unfortunately, you can create more issues. So, it is so important that you find an expert that knows how to heal your specific postpartum body,” said Megan. 

Northshore Wellness Collective opened during the COVID pandemic because the moms who run it knew there was a need for community and knew people wanted to feel comfortable with keeping their children healthy and safe during the pandemic. Kids are welcome to hang out in a play area alongside the fitness floor and watch their moms work out or even join in. After the Mommy and Me Fitness session kids can take part in craft time with Little Sprouts. 

Some of the other classes offered include: Yoga after Cancer, Little Yogis for kids, and Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga.

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