Gyms with babies
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Your probs better going to a specific mum and baby class. I guess gym insurance wouldn't cover and it is unsafe to have a baby on the gym floor
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David Lloyd has a creche
Doubt they’d let you that’s a big safety risk. Better off with finding a gym with a crèche
Not a chain but my local gym (Strength & Performance in South Wales) is very family-friendly and I was able to take both my babies in car seats since they were 6 weeks old and eventually a pop-up pen when my first got older. I think it's quite rare though sadly 😔
Virgin gyms
I don't use a chain and I know I'll be able to take mine in when I give birth. I think tbh it's down to local owners. My old gym in Bristol allowed it at certain times of the day too in a pushchair/carseat. Mines a privately owned functional fitness gym though. Loads take their children, pop them in the corner with entertainment for the classes or they can sit there when they train in open gym. So you might find that you're better off finding one that's privately owned or small entrepreneur type thing rather than chains
Crossfit gyms are something very family friendly and also allow you to have your baby on the side if the gym is big enough or in the reception area. I went to 2 in London, one in Watford and one in Wycombe and they were all family friendly!
@Bethan I’m in Bristol could I ask which gym allowed you to take your baby in, just had a baby so will be looking in a few weeks to start back
@Alisha The normal one I was in before was Workout in South Bristol. They had certain times I think from what I remember. Few years ago now! I now go to Commando Fit Bristol which is essentially a CrossFit gym which is in Yatton.
Third Space has Little Space in Islington, you can leave the baby in cresces while you exercise
I go to Nuffield health and my toddlers play in the crèche while I gym.