Studies show that if you buddy up, you are more likely to stick to a workout. For the month of February, sign up with your friends for Stroller Strides monthly membership and you can split the enrollment fee! This is a great way to save some money, while also putting your health first. Sign-up by February 28th, 2010! The enrollment fee can be split with as many as four people.

Do you have some personal fitness goals for 2010? Do you need a little 'extra' motivation? Would you like a little (healthy) competition?

Join Stroller Strides® "Get Fit Challenge"!

This will be a 3 month challenge February 1st - May 1st to see what changes you can make in your life to create a healthier, stronger, leaner you! This is NOT A DIET but a lifestyle change that you commit to making to see results. Through regular exercise and healthy eating, commit to GET FIT! Contact Jackie for more details- jackied@strollerstrides.net

Stroller Strides has developed Fit4Baby, a prenatal fitness program that teaches women how to exercise safely and effectively throughout their pregnancy. We are very excited to be offering Fit4Baby classes again this winter at a new location, the Windy City Fieldhouse. The next 8-week session will begin on Tuesday, January 26th and will run through Tuesday, March 23rd. Please check out the details for the class on the schedule page. Classes are for moms-to-be only (no other children). If space allows, you may sign-up at any point during the 8-week session, the rate will be prorated. Please contact Jackie Dorris (773.593.3915) for more details.

Come see what all the buzz is about! Stroller Strides is Chicago's favorite Year-Round Stroller Fitness program. Stroller Strides isn't just a walk in the park- we find creative ways to get a great workout, while having a great time. If this is your first time, please arrive at class about 15 minutes ahead of time to complete registration forms. Please come dressed appropriately for a workout in good tennis shoes and remember to bring water, and a mat or blanket to use for abs and stretching. Also, if there is snow on the ground, please bring a large towel to park your stroller on while the snow melts. We look forward to seeing you in class!

It's hard to believe, but our famous Chicago winter snow is just around the corner. As we head in to snow season, a few reminders:
-Allow extra time to get to class! Class will begin promptly as always, so please allow yourself extra time to remove layers of clothing, change diapers, etc . During cold weather, the warm-up is an essential part of your workout, so please do not skip it.
-In an effort to keep the gym floor as dry as possible, when there is snow on the ground, please bring a large towel to park your stroller on while the snow melts. We also recommend wearing boots and changing in to your workout shoes when you get to class.
-Don't leave your resistance bands in the car- cold weather can deteriorate the tubing and cause it to break during use. Throw your tubes in your diaper bag before heading in the house.
-We will only cancel class in the event of extreme weather conditions. If in doubt, please call the weather hotline at 800.337.0826, there will be an updated message in the event that we have to cancel class.

Interested in signing up for Stroller Strides? You can pay your instructor before class, we take cash, check (made payable to Fit Mamas, LLC) or credit card. Please be sure to get there a few minutes early to take care of everything. If you are paying cash, exact change is appreciated.

Do you love Stroller Strides? Help us spread the word! All currently enrolled 10-Block pass holders or Monthly Members will receive $5 off for every friend they refer to the program. The $5 off is applied toward your next month's membership or your next punchcard purchase. And please remember that your friend must write your name on their registration card or we will have no way of knowing that you referred them.