slides: Great Ways For Moms to Stay in Shape This Winter

Thursday, November 13, 2014

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

As a busy mom, it is difficult to balance a busy daily schedule while still finding the time to stay in shape.

Often, moms have a particularly hard time taking care of themselves because they are so used to taking care of their families.

But taking care of your body is vital to supporting good overall health, "I do a lot of personal training and 30-40 percent of my clients are women trying to get fit," says Dino Patramanis, owner of CrossFit AC. "[They] have kids, some have never worked out before, and [working out] is their way of feeling young and taken care of."

With all the added health benefits to be gained from exercising - including lowering your risk for diabetes and osteoporosis - getting active is all about releasing stress and getting in tune with your body to promote overall health.

Despite the temptation to be less active as Old Man Winter begins to settle in, it is important to enjoy the activities you participate in to make getting in shape a fun process.

Here are some fun places that feature interactive ways for moms to keep healthy during the colder months.

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CrossFit AC Millbury

22 West St., Millbury, MA

Crossfit AC in Millbury offers personal training and cross fit exercises that focus on the use of body weight - for moms who are expecting - and moms who are trying to get back into shape with limited time to do it.

The gym is also stroller and kid-friendly, eliminating the need to find a babysitter!

Photo: CrossFitAC

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World Gym

7 Neponset St., Worcester, MA

World Gym in Worcester offers great classes for women looking to get back into shape and have fun doing it.

"A lot of mothers come for our group classes - Zumba is one of the most popular" says Amanda Mulvey, General Manager.

They also offer fusion classes that mix barre, Pilates, yoga and strength training so you never feel bored.

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Central Rock Gym

299 Barber Ave., Worcester, MA

Central Rock Gym is the perfect place for the adventurous mom with rambunctious kids!

Choose from their relaxing yoga and tai chi group classes or take the whole family out to test your skills on their 13,000 square ft. of climbing space.

Photo: Garrick Kwan for Central Rock Gym

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Shaping Zone

120 Stafford St., Worcester, MA

Shaping Zone is a women's only gym that is always creating new fun dance fusion classes - like "Dance Cardio" and "Flex Stretch and Dance"- and provides a positive and supportive atmosphere.

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Worcester Fitness

440 Grove St., Worcester, MA / 123 Summer St., Worcester, MA

Worcester Fitness offers water fitness classes that provide a low-impact way to work out.

Don't forget to take advantage of their licensed massage therapists to relax your mind and body after a good workout.

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Snap Fitness

1000 Grafton St., Worcester, MA

Need some guidance in your workout? Snap Fitness has a health and fitness blog that will answer your burning questions about what to eat and small workouts to do so that you can get the most out of each workout.

You can also take advantage of their personal trainers to get personalized results.

Photo: Snap Fitness