MUMMY FITNESS!

Exercise time is usually one of the first things that mothers sacrifice for their children. However keeping fit and healthy should be a priority for mothers, because a healthy mother is a healthy family. With that in mind, we understand the time constraints, or not having a babysitter or simply wanting to spend every moment with your children. So we have selected activities that will certainly get your heart pumping and your muscles working, while spending time with the family.

Mummy and Baby Classes – Exercise classes that are designed for mothers and babies are a perfect way to get fit and spend time with your baby. GetActive conducts two classes for mums: Group Training for Mums is an indoor circuit style fitness program with internationally certified trainers. This is a class especially for mothers so that you can bring your little ones. Classes are limited to 6 participants, allowing us to monitor your progress every step of the way. This will ensure that you achieve your goals in a fun and highly motivating environment. Mums on the Run is an eight week program that has been specially designed to condition and prepare you to complete a 5KM circuit. Babies in strollers are welcome.

Parks – Are a fantastic place to keep the whole family active. The parks mentioned here are stroller friendly, offer various jogging routes, equipped with playgrounds and each has their unique attractions. Taman Tun Datuk Ismail Park (TTDI) is a charming little park, with an easy flat jogging route and a hilly route for a more challenging option (and a better workout!) The park’s highlight is the waterfall and the stream which is clean so that children can splash around and catch little fish. The park even offers a little wild life with small turtles in the lake that occasionally pop their heads up to the surface and monkeys that are not afraid of people, so be careful when having a picnic! KLCC Park is nestled at the heart of the KLCC development and offers an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The crowd puller for this park is definitely the wading pools – sorry mums and dads, but it’s for kids only! Once you’ve had enough and the heat of the day is too much to bear, you can always head to Suria KLCC for a meal and cool off in the aircon. Lake Gardens is a tranquil green lung and recently underwent a face lift and is looking as gorgeous as ever. If you have an interest in flora and fauna, the Lake Gardens is a must visit. The interesting landscaping makes a walk fun as well as educational. Within the vicinity of the Lake Gardens you will also find the Bird Park, Butterfly Park, Deer Park and the beautiful Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens.

Be warned that the parks can get rather crowded on the weekends. But nonetheless they are still great places to visit. Another park to look up is Desa Park City. The Parks mentioned here are stroller friendly.

Putrajaya – Better known as the administrative hub of the Malaysian government, actually has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor activities. It is definitely worth a trip, if not several. Here are just some of the things you can do – walk or cycle around the Botanical Garden, bird watching in the wetlands (apparently you can see hippos), take a cruise on Putrajaya Lake and get a great view of the spectacular buildings and end the day with a meal while watching the sunset at Kelab Tasik Putrajaya.

FRIM – Forest Reserve Institute Malaysia covers 486 hectares and is located in Kepong, 16 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur. FRIM is surrounded by the Bukit Lagong Reserve and it is here you can truly appreciate Malaysia’s rainforest only a stone’s throw away from the city. The Botanical Garden which features a collection of thousands of different species of trees and over 900 species of both indigenous and exotic plants is a must visit for flora and fauna enthusiasts. There are many activities you can do at FRIM, allowing you plenty of visits. Activities include nature trails, bike rides, waterfall, picnic, canopy walk, and camping. There is also a wonderful Malay Tea House serving local delicacies. FRIM is not stroller friendly, so bring along a carrier for the young ones, or be prepared for a little extra baggage!