Woodlands Mall shapes up with baby boot camp

THE WOODLANDS, Texas –– With summer just around the corner, The Woodlands Mall announces the return of Baby Boot Camp, a stroller-based fitness program, to the shopping center.

Classes begin Monday, June 4 and will continue throughout the summer until Sept. 1.

Baby Boot Camp, formerly StrollerFit, features Monday to Saturday workout sessions designed to help moms get fit, combining strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills. A challenging one-hour interval training class, the classes incorporate strength training, cardio and core work to help get participants strong and lean, all while entertaining little ones with fun interactive songs, games and movement. The disciplines of Pilates, yoga and abdominal exercises are used to help participants improve core strength. Throughout the workout, a stroller, resistance tubes and even thechildren are used as a part of the workout.

The Baby Boot Camp sessions are taught by Stephanie Taylor, a mother of two and Baby Boot Camp franchise owner, and other fitness instructors, all of whom are nationally-certified fitness instructors.

Classes are held in The Courtyard at The Woodlands Mall every weekday Monday through Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Residents can attend a first class for free and there are a variety of prices, including a special summer rate for teachers. For information about prices, residents can contact Ms. Taylor at 713-480-3599 or stephanie.taylor@babybootcamp.com.

Adult participants should be dressed in comfortable workout attire and bring water bottle and a mat or towel for floor work. Residents should also bring whatever their child might need, including a stroller, snacks, toys, sun block, diapers, hat or blanket. Adults without babies or children are welcome.