Active Moms’ Club

I took the postnatal class and also participated in the 60 day challenge. All I have to say is that Cassandra is awesome and I wish I could give AMC more than 5 stars. After having a baby, I was insecure about my body and was very nervous to start working out again. Cassandra designed each class to not only build my strength, but also build my overall confidence. If you recently had a baby, or are just a mommy looking to begin working out again with a fantastic group of women, I HIGHLY recommend signing up for a class. Thank you, Cassandra!

Loved the Active Mom’s Club post-​natal 6 week class! The class builds over the 6 weeks and I loved the exercises I learned. I worked out a lot pre-​baby and had high expectations for the class and they were certainly met! It was an awesome way to practice getting out of the house with the baby. And it’s wonderful that everyone brings their baby… and you can easily rock, feed, take care of you baby as needed during the class. Most of the time they just sleep so you’re able to work out which is perfect! Cassandra is super knowledgeable about post-​natal exercises and I really looked forward to each of the classes!

I’ve been a part of Active Mom’s Club for over a year through the prenatal and postnatal stages of my pregnancy. I took the prenatal classes for 8 months of my pregnancy, the From the Core: Postnatal Recovery series after my baby was born and then participated in the 60 day fitness challenge. These classes were exactly what I needed for each stage I was in. Cassandra really pays attention to your fitness level and adjusts the workout to fit you. She then continues to build on your physical ability until one day you discover wall sits aren’t that bad and you actually like doing them! Okay, that may never happen, but the workouts became fun for me because I could see my progress and that kept me motivated. I was able to feel my new found strength in my daily activities, which made life with an infant much easier. In addition to a great personalized workout, Active Mom’s Club is a great place to meet other moms going through that same thing as you and it gives you time to talk baby shop! If you’re looking for a great work out and if you are looking to be a part of a community of local moms, AMC is for you. Thanks Cassandra!

I started with AMC over two years ago when I went to the Postnatal Recovery Class after having my first baby. As a really not sporty person I just thought that class sounded like a good idea to recover from all the pregnancy-​related weakness like pelvic floor muscles and it’s only a 6-​week class. HA! After this six weeks I felt over all so much stronger than I ever did before that I have continued with the Fit und Fab Class. Since then I went through the whole «circle» — I switched during my second pregnancy to the Prenatal Class and after the baby was born I did again the Postnatal Recovery Class. So I really know what I am talking about. I never thought the day would come I LOVE working out! The small groups and the motivation of Coach Cassandra during the trainings are great. Highly recommended!

About halfway through my pregnancy, I started looking for prenatal personal trainers. I was very particular in my search as I was quite active before and during early pregnancy (i.e. I ran a 15k at 3 months pregnant and reached a personal best time!). What I like best about AMC’s prenatal class is that Cassandra gives personal attention to each client and provides alternate exercises to make it more challenging for individuals. I was surprised that after a lower-​impact (read: doable even at 9 months pregnant!) class, I was just as sore and tired!
Fast-​forward to post-​baby: I just completed the From the Core class. I had tried returning to running 8 weeks after delivery and ended up the in ER! It was too much too fast! The From the Core class was a perfect way for me to regain strength and remain challenged until I could safely return to running. Thank you Cassandra and AMC for the great workouts and fun environment!

My expectations going into AMC were pretty low on the fitness front — I was mostly interested in it as a way to meet other new moms. That said, my attitude changed completely even after the first workout. Okay, so maybe those early workouts didn’t leave me drenched in sweat, but they changed my mindset to think about the class like physical therapy for my wrecked core and in that context, it was a slam dunk. Plus, by the end of the program, not only was I definitely sweating hard each workout, my core strength and, in turn, my confidence in returning to other workouts, had dramatically increased.

The Post Natal Classes are a MUST!
Following my pregnancy my whole body was feeling like a bowl of jello. I knew I needed to work out but I had no core strength and a trip to the gym seemed like a joke. That’s when I found out about Active Moms’ Club — Cassandra offers individual post natal training sessions to help women get their core strength – and body confidence back.
I met with Cassandra for hour long sessions every two weeks. In the meetings she gave me individualized workout plans that I could do at home. She checked my progress, provided encouragement, and also modified some of the exercises for my unique needs.
We started slow but I began to feel better almost right away. As my core strength returned, Cassandra taught me how to up the intensity of my workouts so that I began to see cardio and strength results too.
I can’t thank Active Moms’ Club enough for being there when I needed it. I feel like a whole new person! Any new mom’s from 6 weeks to 6 months or more postpartum can benefit from this program. Do not wait! You will love yourself for doing this!

I just finished the From the Core Postnatal class with Coach Cassandra with Active Moms’ Club. I was nervous to start working out post-​baby because my body felt different. Working out with a group of other new moms was wonderful. There was no thinking «I just had a baby maybe I’ll sit this one out» because everyone was in the same boat. This 6-​week 12-​session class has made me so much stronger and has given me the confidence that I can now jump back into a normal workout routine. Also, you bring your baby to class and Coach Cassandra encourages all of us new moms to go to lunch and be social. So, not only am I stronger but I have some new friends too! I highly recommend Active Mom’s Club to any new mom.

Whenever I talk to an expectant mom-​to-​be or a new mom, I always refer her to Active Mom’s Club! I cannot emphasize just how much I enjoyed training with Coach Cassandra. I attended the prenatal fitness classes when I was around 19 weeks pregnant and took my last class two days before I gave birth. Yes, I was doing squats, lunges, planks and wall sits at 39 weeks pregnant! I truly believe that being active and taking this class helped me recover faster from my caesarean delivery! I really have to credit Coach Cassandra for making the classes fun and challenging.
I also just finished the From the Core Postnatal class, and I really do feel much stronger (especially my core!). Coach Cassandra does a wonderful job demonstrating each exercise and explaining why we’re doing a particular exercise and how it will help strengthen our core. We had 12 moms and babies attend the classes, and it was a very welcoming atmosphere. I never felt awkward or stressed out about my baby being fussy or having to stop during class to nurse. Going to the classes twice a week forced me to leave the house with my baby during the winter, and as a first-​time-​mom, I really needed this! The added bonus was meeting other Chicago moms and their babies!
I’ve already booked my Fit & Fab Postnatal Training sessions and look forward to more workouts with Coach Cassandra!

Active Moms Club is the best! I did the prenatal small group workouts with Cassandra when I was pregnant, and the From the Core Postnatal class to start the process of getting back in shape after pregnancy. Both were excellent.
The prenatal class was just what I needed to maintain an active lifestyle while pregnant. I had a really smooth pregnancy and delivery, and I think the prenatal workouts definitely had something to do with it! I felt strong and in shape, even when 9 months pregnant.
The From the Core class was also great. The workouts are specifically designed for moms recovering from pregnancy and delivery, and got progressively more challenging. It’s really a great way to ease back into working out and gain confidence about what your body can do. I also enjoyed bringing my baby to class and seeing all the other cuties. :)
Besides being good workouts, both classes were also really fun, and I met some other amazing moms and their babies! The social aspect alone is a great reason to do AMC. I highly recommend it!

I am so grateful that I found Active Moms’ Club and Cassandra during my second pregnancy! I started having back pain really early — like 16 weeks! — and I was motivated to do something about it but didn’t know what to do. A friend recommended I try out AMC, and it was the best thing I could have done for myself and my daughter! I started working out with Cassandra and the other moms around 18 or 20 weeks and went almost every week for the remainder of my pregnancy. The back pain went away and didn’t come back. I had less swelling than in my first pregnancy, I felt better and stronger, and I had more energy. I felt so great, I kept working out with AMC up to the very end… in the gym with AMC at 10 AM the Saturday of my 39^th week, and in the hospital with a new baby girl that same day at 8 PM!
My recovery has also been awesome (thanks to AMC’s Postnatal Training «Fit & Fab» program!)… I have about 2 pounds left to loose and people are shocked when they see me and then find out that I’m a mother of 2. Overall, an awesome program with a great trainer and other moms who are a terrific support group through both the pregnancy and the recovery. Highly recommended to any soon-​to-​be or current mom who wants to feel great and stay in shape.

Active Mom’s Club has been a fantastic prenatal fitness program for me as a first-​time mom. I joined when I was 7 weeks pregnant and have continued through week 38, and credit the training sessions to being able to stay in shape throughout my pregnancy.
Cassandra is great personal trainer leading challenging workouts while understanding a pregnant woman’s changing body. The small group sessions are wonderful, and I’ve gotten a ton of great advice from the other mom’s in the sessions.
I would highly recommend AMC for any new mom’s, and plan to return for postnatal training.

I am now 38 weeks and have been working out with Cassandra in the small group prenatal training since 13 weeks. The workouts are great and have kept me sane, in shape, and balanced through the pregnancy so far. I can’t believe I can still keep going despite being 38 weeks. I travel for work so usually can only do 1 session a week but Cassandra gives homework cards that you can do on your own. I am counting on amc to get me back in shape post baby!

I started taking the prenatal training class around Week 18 (and am now at Week 37) and absolutely love it. I can tell the exercises are helping to prepare me for when the baby arrives, not to mention they have helped me feel good throughout my pregnancy. It has been fun to meet the other moms-​to-​be and I’m looking forward to joining the Post Natal Recovery classes after my baby arrives.

I absolutely loved the new Mom’s class through AMC’s BBB! Not only did it get me outside after a long winter with a newborn, but it put me in touch with so many other mom’s who were going through the same sleepless nights, nursing issues, getting back into shape challenges, and all that comes with being a new mom. At a year later, I still do weekly playdates with my AMC BBB new mom’s and their kids, we have girls nights out and now do the intermediate class with our toddlers. It has been so exciting to see all of our little ones grow together. I recommend it to all mom’s who want to be able get in some exercise, while still spending time with their little ones. and gaining a whole new set of friends!

I started the From the Core postnatal recovery class 8 weeks after my son was born. I was really looking forward to getting out of the house and getting back into shape. This class exceeded my expectations! From the informative welcome packet to the knowledagle coach to the community of women and their babies, I don’t know what I would have done without this class. If I was having a rough day or the baby wasn’t sleeping at night, I looked forward to going to class to talk with the other women, discuss tips/​tricks on being a new mom, and to just simply «feel normal». Coach Cassandra had us ease into the workouts… it wasn’t about sweating a ton or losing the weight, it was about getting our bodies back into shape after our pregnancy and learning what changes took place. I have a history of low back problems and Coach Cassandra was helpful and considerate throughout the classes. She provided constant feedback on our form and offered modifications if the exercises were too challenging. After the core class was complete, I attended the Indoor Strength & Conditioning classes. It allowed me to get out of the house and get a good workout in. All of the coaches are helpful, encouraging, and great with the babies. I highly recommend AMC to new moms or mommies to be… you will go for the workout but love the opportunity to connect with the coaches, moms and babies!

I attended a free trial session in my 9^th month. I cannot wait until I am 6 weeks post-​partum, so I can attend regularly. Cassandra is amazing!

Active Moms’ Club has been a great way to get back into my workout routine! I have been attending the Biceps, Babies & Buggies class for about five weeks and can definitely tell a difference in my post-​pregnancy body. I feel stronger, which is so helpful in caring for my growing three-​month old baby boy!
AMC has also been a great way to meet other new moms in the neighborhood. It is so nice to get together with moms and babies who share a common interest in an active lifestyle.

I love Active Mom’s Club! Not only has it been a great help to get back in shape after our son, it’s also been wonderful to meet other moms and kids! (our little guy loves class and Coach Cassandra as much as I do)
I recommend this class/​group to all moms I know. It’s a fun format, your kids are right there. You get out, you hang out with other adults and get a workout while the little ones can play.
All Moms — check it out !

I love, love, love this class! I’ve been taking it for a year and I can honestly say that I haven’t been in this good of shape since… uh, high school!!! Cassandra is not only great with us moms, she loves the kids! To simply put it, if you want a great all around work out to help get back to your pre-​pregnacy shape (probably even better), and meet other moms, try out Cassandra’s BBB class.
I will be due with my second in January and I’m still attending class 3x week. Cassandra is great at modifying my workout. I am looking forward to the post-​natal class come Feb!