ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Finding time to work out can be difficult for moms, especially when childcare is hard to come by. One Albany fitness class is helping mothers stay active while also creating a supportive community for families.
“Bibs and Burpees” at G3 provides childcare during workout sessions so mothers can exercise while their children are supervised in a safe space.
“Man, it just fills my heart with joy. It gives me hope because the future is family. And it’s a blessing to be a part of what’s going on here to help support families and to help be a blessing to the community,” said Angel Bentley, a Bibs and Burpees coach.
The class offers a variety of workouts, including strength and conditioning training, pelvic floor exercises and cardio, all while giving children a safe space to play.
Albany gym provides childcare, support system for moms taking ‘Bibs and Burpees’ fitness class(WALB)
Bentley said the idea to create an area for the kids comes from a need in the community.
“Colten and Chancey, the owners of G3, they have a heart for family. And they realized that there’s a need. That some families, they have children and they need a space so the parents can work out. So they have childcare for class, certain classes. So they allow the parents to work out while their children are playing and entertained and safe,” Bentley said.
Amber Willis, a local mom, said it’s great to have a place where moms in the community can connect and support one another.
“When you’re a mom of young littles… it is kind of a season of isolation. And so, having something like this where we can both be present with our kids and also carve out time to take care of our bodies is a big deal. And it’s a big deal for these moms. And we’re very supportive of one another. And it’s just nice to have an atmosphere that’s not heavy with comparison, but we’re actually cheering each other on and enjoying our kids together,” Willis said.
For many moms, Bibs and Burpees is about more than just fitness. It’s about building friendships, finding encouragement and creating a space where families can grow together.
Organizers and participants say the class serves as a reminder that when it comes to raising children and supporting parents, it truly takes a village.
Albany gym provides childcare, support system for moms taking ‘Bibs and Burpees’ fitness class(WALB)
For more information about G3 classes, visit their website.
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