Upcoming Classes + Workshops
BodyWiseMama Empower Hour
Stay tuned for future dates and locations.
Where: Collingswood, NJ (exact meetup location will be provided upon registration)
Cost: $5-15 sliding scale via Venmo @katejesuele —> Click HERE to register (required)
Join certified prenatal/postpartum health and fitness coach, Kate Jesuele, for a #bodywise spin on postpartum support. Starting with a 30-minute postpartum workout for all levels (medical clearance required) followed by clean eats and conversation at Wild & Co., we’ll move our muscles and minds together – in strength and solidarity – on the path of motherhood.
The group will gather on Wednesday mornings in Collingswood, NJ. You will receive the specific meetup spot via email after you register.
Resistance bands will be provided. BYO baby(bell) in a stroller or workout friendly baby carrier. Sneakers, movement friendly attire, water and a mat, towel or blanket are highly recommended.
Muscle & Hustle for Motherhood
Sundays at 8:30 a.m. EST (please note: this class is currently on hold until Winter 2021)
—> CLICK HERE TO JOIN (passcode: 841962)
Cost: Free* or pay-what-you-wish via Venmo @katejesuele
This one’s for you, mama: 30 minutes to refresh and recharge yourself! Through a combination of moderate-to-high intensity interval and circuit training, we’ll fire up our core muscles, feel an empowering pump in every major muscle group, and sweat out fatigue, frustration and fogginess. As a bonus, feel free to stick around afterwards for Postpartum Core Connection (keep scrolling for a description).
Medical clearance for moderate intensity postpartum exercise is required. If you would like to consult with Kate prior to joining this class, you can schedule a call here.
Generally recommended equipment includes: a mat, 1-2 yoga blocks or hardcover books of the same height, light to heavy resistance (e.g. bands, dumbbells, 12-32 oz. cans of food or filled water bottles, weighted backpack, etc.), and a sturdy chair or bench. If you do not have some or any of the above, I’ll offer exercise alternatives when and where possible.
*If you are a BodyWiseMama member (Monthly Mama, 3 Month Push or Bump to Birth), this class will be recorded and uploaded as an on demand video for you within 24 hours.
Postpartum Core Connection
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. EST (please note: this class is currently on hold until Winter 2021)
—> CLICK HERE TO JOIN (passcode: 841962)
Cost: Free or pay-what-you-wish via Venmo @katejesuele
This 15-minute core strength and stability building workout was created through a combination of professional expertise and personal experience of postpartum recovery. You will be guided through breath-based movements that will help support a natural healing and rebuilding process for the pelvic floor and abs. Although this class is safe and effective for all mamas 6-8 weeks postpartum and beyond, it is recommended that you get assessed for Diastasis Recti and pelvic floor function, and that any tearing or incisions have healed before you join. If you are not sure if the timing is right for you to sign up, please schedule a consultation with Kate here.
Generally recommended equipment includes: a mat, 1-2 yoga blocks or hardcover books of the same height, very light resistance (i.e. ~2-5 lb. dumbbells), and access to wall space and/or a door frame. If you do not have some or any of the above, I’ll offer exercise alternatives when and where possible.
*If you are a BodyWiseMama member (Monthly Mama, 3 Month Push or Bump to Birth), this class will be recorded and uploaded as an on demand video for you within 24 hours.
Lifting for Labor
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. EST (please note: this class is currently on hold until Winter 2021)
—> CLICK HERE TO JOIN (passcode: 147635)
Cost: free or pay-what-you-wish via Venmo @katejesuele
In this 45-minute prenatal fitness experience, you will pump up your push muscles through mindful, breath-based strength training designed to prepare you for active labor. Consistently working out in this way throughout your pregnancy will not only empower you for labor but will also build a solid foundation of resilience in your body, mind and spirit for postpartum recovery.
Medical clearance for prenatal exercise is required. If you would like to consult with Kate prior to joining this class, you can schedule a call here.
Generally recommended equipment includes: a mat, 1-2 yoga blocks or hardcover books of the same height, light to heavy resistance (e.g. bands, dumbbells, 12-32 oz. cans of food or filled water bottles, etc.), and a sturdy bench or chair. If you do not have some or any of the above, I’ll offer exercise alternatives when and where possible.
*If you are a BodyWiseMama member (Monthly Mama, 3 Month Push or Bump to Birth), this class will be recorded and uploaded as an on demand video for you within 24 hours.
BodyWiseMama LIVE! Fitness Fundraisers for Maternal Health Equity & Justice
Stay tuned for future dates!
In this 45-minute group workout, we’ll join forces to put our movement (and money!) where our mouths are to help contribute to more resources and equitable care for ALL mothers. Every single dollar raised through our individual donations and collective energies will be directed to a community-based organization that is on a mission to bridge the gaps of access to equitable maternal health care.
Your workout will include pregnancy- and postpartum-safe total body strength and cardio: safe, sweaty and satisfying for all trimesters, stages of pregnancy and motherhood, and fitness levels. You will be guided every step of the way by certified prenatal/postpartum fitness coach and founder of BodyWiseMama, Kate Jesuele. Recommended (not required) equipment includes a mat, sturdy chair or bench, and resistance bands or dumbbells (light to heavy weight).
Strong + Empowered within for Labor + Birth
Stay tuned for future dates!
Cost: FREE
A very special virtual prenatal fitness workshop created for a time when building your self-advocacy muscles is essential, especially if you are planning to give birth in a hospital this year. This group experience is intended for all mamas-to-be who are in the last 0-10 weeks of pregnancy, no matter the birth plan. We will pump up the usual “push muscles” with functional strength training for all levels. But, in addition, we’ll be pumping up our sense of personal power, confidence and authority to get what we need for the healthiest, safest and most supported birth experience.
For more resources that will help you advocate for yourself and your family when COVID-19 measures are amplifying uncertainty and stress around labor and birth, please visit:
https://www.evidencebasedbirth.com/covid19/
https://avivaromm.com/social-feed/
Please feel free to share the link to this virtual social event with any fellow #bodywisemama warriors who are seeking this kind of prenatal wellness coaching, connection and support: https://calendly.com/bodywisemama/strong-and-empowered-within-for-labor-and-birth
Recommended (not required) equipment includes a mat, 2 yoga blocks, towel or blanket for knee support, sturdy chair or bench and light-to-medium weights (dumbbells or resistance bands). If you don’t have any of these supplies on hand, no worries: I’ll provide exercise alternatives.