Looking to keep active while juggling a busy schedule? Focusing on your fitness as a parent can lead to increased mental well-being, stamina, and improved quality of life, plus it sets a good example for your kids — and now it’s even easier to do so.
Fitness World Canada offers parents convenient child-minding services to their members across BC, meaning parents don’t have to choose between prioritizing self care and their families, but don’t just take our word for it! We spoke with a local parent about the real results when a gym sees the bigger picture.
A different take on ‘active parent’
For clients like Ashley Mainwaring, hitting the gym isn’t just a space to get a good sweat in, it’s an essential part of everyday wellness.
“The gym is more than just a place to work out; it’s a space where I prioritize my physical and mental well-being,” Mainwaring tells Curiocity. “It’s my time to focus on myself, build strength, and recharge so I can show up as the best version of myself for my family and my business.”
This idea became a reality when Mainwaring’s daughter was born, reframing the thought of self-care not as an indulgence but rather a necessity, “After having Lainey, I realized that taking care of myself is essential — not just for me but for her as well. Being the best version of myself means I can be more present, patient, and energized for my kids,” she says.
Fitness World has you covered
Fitness World shares this well-being ethos and provides child-minding programs at select locations, allowing clients like Mainwaring to easily focus on personal health goals, knowing their children are being cared for.
Child minding services are available for children from ages three months to 12 years old at Langley, Surrey, South Surrey, Suter Brook, Nanaimo, and Victoria locations. With unlimited Child Minding for one child included with Fitness World’s GOAL membership, additional kiddos can be added at extra costs.
A renewed fitness freedom
After seeing other clients use Fitness World’s child care, Mainwaring knew it would be a game-changer in her fitness journey and was amped to participate. “I counted down the days until she turned three months old and could join the child-minding. I had her signed up the day she was old enough and I was so excited to get my fitness journey started again,” she recalls.
Now not only does Mainwaring have her time to focus on fitness and well-being, but Lainey also gets to connect, learn, and play with others!
As for Lainey’s favourite things to do, her mom says she “loves the slide, to the point the girls lift her up and down countless times. She also loves to colour, and dump the whole bucket of crayons on the ground for the girls to pick up. (She’s 15 months old).”
Mainwaring also credits Fitness World’s “absolutely amazing” staff and “warm and welcoming” environment for creating a special bond. “ I can honestly say [Lainey] has so much fun that she runs away from me and doesn’t want to leave when it’s time to go home!” she jokes.
It’s no easy feat to start or even continue your fitness journey as a parent, and Fitness World is here to meet you where you are. With top-of-the-line equipment, expert trainers, personalized workout programs, nutrition plans, and child mining services, now is the time to keep it going.
Join the rounds of happy clients like Mainwaring and try out Fitness World in BC with a free 3-day pass! Just sign up online and get ready to break out a sweat. Don’t forget to learn more about their child-minding services as well!
