Mums In Motion

Strength isn’t just about muscles.
 
After having a baby, many mums don’t just lose confidence in their body — they lose confidence in what their body can do.
 
You might second-guess yourself.
 
Wonder if you’re doing exercises correctly.
 
Feel nervous lifting heavier things.
 
Or simply not feel as capable as you once did.
 
That loss of confidence can affect far more than fitness.
 
Because feeling strong isn’t just physical.
 
It’s knowing your body can support you through everyday life.
 
The good news?
 
Confidence can be rebuilt.
 
And often it starts with small moments where you realise:
 
“Actually... I can do this.” 💛
 
[Photo from 2022 – mid workout feed]

Mums in Motion — Pregnancy & Postnatal Fitness 🤍

With summer approaching and routines shifting, now can be a great time to prioritise your own health and wellbeing again.

So, if you’ve been thinking about exercising again…

…but you don’t want:
❌ Pressure
❌ Intense workouts
❌ To jump straight back into “normal” classes

Then Mums in Motion might be for you.

These classes are designed especially for pregnant and postnatal mums who want to move their bodies again in a safe, supportive environment.

Mums in Motion is a gentle, supportive fitness class designed to help you:
✨ Rebuild strength safely
✨ Support your core and pelvic floor
✨ Move at your own pace — with options and rest
✨ Feel more confident in your body again
✨ Babies are very welcome — they can come along, feed, nap, wriggle or watch while you move

There’s no expectation to be “fit”.
No rushing recovery.
And no pressure to do more than feels right for you.

🍼 POSTNATAL FITNESS CLASS
📅 Tuesday 12:15pm
📅 Wednesday 12:15pm
💪 Safe, cardio, strength and core-based workouts
👶 Suitable once you’ve had your GP check and been cleared for exercise
💬 Come move at your own pace and meet other local mums
🎁 Your first class is free!

🤰 PREGNANCY FITNESS CLASS
📅 Wednesday 1:15pm
🌿 Stay active and mobile in a safe, supportive environment
✅ Suitable for all trimesters (as long as you’ve not been advised against exercise)
💬 We focus on strength, mobility, posture, and connection to your changing body
🎁 Your first class is free!

📍 Location: Welcome Gym, Maidstone
💷 Price: First session is FREE then £8 per session or £7 per session (when you buy a 6 session package – sessions don’t need to be taken consecutively).
🔗 Book here: https://francescahancock.simplybook.it/v2/
📩 Message me to ask questions or for free session code

If you’ve been considering trying a class but haven’t quite taken the plunge yet, this could be the perfect time to give it a go.

💬 Comment or message me if you’d like details, or just want to ask a question 🤍

Pregnancy can make exercise feel confusing.

Some days you feel like you could move.
Other days just getting through the day is enough.

That’s exactly why I run Mums in Motion Pregnancy classes 💛

They’re designed to help you:
✨ move safely through every trimester
✨ support your energy (not drain it)
✨ ease aches and stiffness
✨ feel more confident in your body
✨ meet other local mums-to-be

No pressure. No expectation to “keep up.”
Just movement that adapts to you on the day.

If you’re pregnant and thinking “I don’t know where to start” — this is exactly what the class is for.

💬 Drop a 🤰 or message me if you’d like details or the booking link.

I remember thinking I should be coping better with how tired I felt in pregnancy.

Like I should still be doing more.
Still functioning normally.
Still keeping up.

But I wasn’t lazy.

I was pregnant.

My energy changed. My body changed. My capacity changed.

Once I stopped fighting that, everything felt easier.

Now I see it so clearly with other mums too:

Pregnancy fatigue isn’t something to push through.

It’s something to understand and adapt to 💛

[Photo from 2022]

One of the biggest misconceptions in pregnancy is:

“If I’m tired, I shouldn’t move.”

But with the right kind of movement, many mums actually feel:
✨ less sluggish
✨ more mobile
✨ mentally clearer

Not because they pushed harder —
but because they moved in a way that supported their body.

Gentle movement isn’t about energy drain.

It’s about energy support.

Pregnancy energy is honestly all over the place 😂

☕ Morning: “I’ve got this”
😐 Midday: “Why am I tired already?”
🫠 Afternoon: “I need to lie down”
😵 Evening: “Tired… but awake??”

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone.

Pregnancy isn’t about having steady energy — it’s about constantly adjusting as your body changes throughout the day.

Some moments you feel okay.
Other moments you’re completely done in.

Both are normal.

And none of it means you’re doing anything wrong.

💬 Where are you at right now?

Most advice around pregnancy tiredness is simply “rest more.”

But real life doesn’t always allow that.

So instead, we focus on:
✨ energy pacing
✨ short supportive movement
✨ removing pressure to perform

Small adjustments can make the biggest difference when energy is limited.

Pregnancy tired isn’t just “I need an early night” tired.

It’s:
• waking up already exhausted
• needing rest after the smallest task
• feeling like your energy disappears halfway through the day

And then still being expected to carry on as normal.

But this isn’t about you not coping.

Your body is doing multiple full-time jobs at once:
• growing a baby
• changing blood volume
• shifting hormones
• preparing for birth

Of course you’re tired.

Instead of forcing your way through it, this week we’re looking at something more helpful:

💛 how to actually work with your energy

[Photo from 2022]

Let’s help some tired mums out 👇
 
If a newly postnatal mum came to you and said:
 
“I have no time, no energy, and no idea what to eat...”
 
What’s the ONE food, meal, or snack you’d recommend?
 
💛 Something easy
💛 Something realistic
💛 Something that helps on busy days
 
Drop your suggestion below.
 
You never know which comment might help another mum feel a little more supported this week.