Stroller Strides of South Irvine & Lake Forest

The first class is free! My first time was yesterday! It was very easy to sign up online and there are packages offered. There were about 15 other moms in the class all with kids ranging from a few months to 4 years old. I was a little nervous about joining not knowing anyonr but Julie the instructor was very friendly and made me feel welcome.
The group meets 3 days a week at a park near shady canyon and we power walk, jog, run, do squats, crunches and various arm band excersizes. You go at your own pace so I didn’t feel pressured to keep up with the group.
This is such a great program. I was surrounded by new and experienced moms. My two month old babies loved being outdoors! This will definitely be a new routine for me!

I was super hesitant to join this because after having the baby and being pregnant I wasn’t too active but I needed to work out and I needed a work out where I could bring the babes. The class is an hour long and its a mixture of jogging and then «stations» where you use bands to work your muscles. I’m definitely not a runner so i was super afraid of this class but everyone is very encouraging and Julie, the teacher, is very accommodating to ALL mommies. What I love is all the friendships you make and people you meet and just the resource of being around a lot of moms that can encourage you and give you advice. Another huge help is that if your kid is crying or fussing its definitely a place of no judgement! My baby cried for at least half the class for about a month and it was terrible but all the moms understood and Julie would even hold her and help calm her down so I could work out. I always recommend Stroller Strides to all my new mommy friends.

When I first started, I could barely jog half the class and thought my kids thought I was crazy. Soon, the kids settled in their strollers, I met some AMAZING, SUPPORTIVE and ENCOURAGING moms and lost lots of baby fat!!!
The instructors are knowledgable and helpful for all levels. It’s a great mom and child (ren) activity. A great place to show your kids how exercise is fun!

A wonderful way to o something good for yourself and your little one. Enjoy a morning in the outdoors, exercise while with your child and in the company of other moms and children and nature. The exercise is exhilarating, but the hour always seems to fly by. Stroller strides has provided both a great network of mothers, playmates, and support — with play and activities after the class and mom’s nights out.
Personally, when I joined I was very concerned about my ability to keep pace, but Julie is very accommodating to both walkers and runners. It is a great way to ease back into fitness as soon as you feel ready after having a baby, and some moms even keep coming to class sans child once their kids begin school. My most favorite are the occasional family classes — the hubby’s are always amazed at what a tough workout it really is!