Hi friend!

Summer is here and there are so many changes happening! Lots of schedule changes this month, so be sure to write down class time/location changes. A warm welcome to Sofia Clark and a welcome back to Rhonda McEntee! We are so excited to have you mamas in class.

School is ending and summer is coming, which means warmer temperatures....yay! We can't wait to see all of you and your kiddos in class this summer. With temperatures rising, please don't forget to bring plenty of sunscreen, water, and bug spray for both you and your little ones. Please see our tips below for keeping cool during our classes.

Inclement Weather Policy - In the event of inclement weather (above 90°, heavy rain or thunderstorms) we will meet at MacArthur Center or designated location (Body Back classes) per your instructor. Make sure to sign-up for text notifications below. Check out our outdoor locations schedule on the right hand side of the newsletter.

Stay in the know with text notifications - To ensure you get updates for Stroller Strides, please text “@fit4mom” to 81010 from your mobile phone. To ensure you get updates for Body Back, please text "@bbnorfolk" to 81010 from your mobile phone.

Facebook Page - We will also post periodic updates on class changes and important announcements on our FIT4MOM Norfolk Facebook Page.

Have FIT4MOM questions or inquiries? Please direct them to Erin Zarate, at erinzarate@fit4mom.com or 757.478.6375.

Meet Me At The Barre, It's Going Down......Stroller Barre!

Starting Wednesday, June 7th we will be offering Stroller Barre Wednesdays with Francine at our usual Stroller Strides location. This is part of your usual Stroller Strides membership, so feel free to come every Wednesday!

What is Stroller Barre? It's a unique blend of ballet, pilates, barre, yoga, and stroller-based exercises designed to help moms improve strength, muscle tone, and posture. Stroller Barre® focuses on strengthening and creating an ideal length/tension relationship in all the postural muscles, creating a taller, leaner-looking mommy! Created by a mom who was formerly a professional ballerina, this class incorporates prenatal and postnatal training and yields amazing results in an exciting, fun format for both moms and littles! Join us and bring a friend!

Times are a changing...Scheduling Changes

Please note our scheduling changes to accomodate you mamas!!!!! For a detailed calendar, please check our printable calendar on the right-hand column of the newsletter.

Every Wednesday - Stroller Barre with Francine at our normal Stroller Strides time at Bluestone starting June 7th
ALL Saturday Stroller Strides will move to East Beach at 9:00a.m. starting June 10th
ALL weekday Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre classes will start at 9:15a.m. in order to beat the hot temperatures starting June 19th
Body Back Schedule changes starting Monday, June 19th
- Monday & Wednesday - 7:00p.m. - East Beach
- Tuesday & Thursday - 5:30a.m. - Brickfield
- Monday BB Boost - 5:30a.m. - Brickfield
- Wednesday BB Boost - 7:00p.m. - ODU **NEW**
- Saturday BB Boost - 8:00a.m. - Brickfield
- Saturday BB Boost - 8:00a.m. - East Beach**NEW**

Keeping Cool This Summer

As the weather starts to warm up, it's important to take care of you and your little ones in the heat. Just a reminder, classes will be held outside unless the temparatures are expected to be above 90 degrees or there is a Heat Advisory in effect during class time.

Here are some ideas to help you beat the heat:

Cold Gel Packs: A frozen gel pack wrapped in a dishtowel makes a wonderful climate control backrest in the stroller for your little one.

Frozen Water Bottle: Fill a water bottle ¾ of the way and then freeze it while it is partially on its side. Right before class, fill the remaining space with cold tap water to keep your drink cold throughout class.

Sunscreen & Hats: Protect you and your little one with sunscreen and hats during class. Consider applying sunscreen at home before heading to class to allow for better coverage.

Spray Bottle: Keep cold water and ice in a kitchen spray bottle to cool down during class. As an added bonus, look for spray bottles with fans on the nozzles for an extra cool blast.

Ice Towels: Wet a washcloth or dishtowel, fold it, and place it in the freezer. Before class, fill a ziplock bag with ice cubes and place your frozen towel inside. Use your cold cloth on your neck and arms as class heats up.

Clip-on/Misting Fans: You can find reasonably priced clip-on or misting fans to attach to the stroller to provide a breeze for your workout buddy. A tip from mamas who know – buy one early in the season before they are sold out. Click here for some options.

Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad Cooling Towel or Similar Products: This clever towel stays cool to the touch to help keep you refreshed throughout class.

The Time is NOW! Summer Body Back

What is Body Back? Body Back® is a results-based workout designed for moms who want their body back, whether they just had a baby or their last child was born twenty years ago! Most importantly, it will help women unlock their personal possibilities in an inspiring and powerful environment. Body Back® clients experience targeted high-intensity workouts, inspiration and motivation in every class. When done in conjunction with the Body Back® meal plan moms have a surefire combination for success.

New summer sessions will start Monday, June 19th and this is the perfect opportunity to commit to you mama. For more information, please contact Erin Zarate at erinzarate@fit4mom.com.

Save the Date: Tuesday, June 20th at 6:30p.m.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! Trivia Night at Public House X2! Join us at 6:30p.m. to grab a table and order some food/drinks (trivia starts at 7:00p.m.). Please make sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page, so we know how many people to get a table for. Last time it got really crowded and we couldn't fit everyone at our table. Let's dominate again!!! Hope to see you all there! We promise next month we will change it up.

Want to host or have an idea for a Moms Night Out? Questions or suggestions, please e-mail us at fit4momourvillagenorfolk@gmail.com.