When I found out I was pregnant in January 2004, I began to look for fitness activities I could participate in with our new baby. I found in my immediate area (Greater Boston) there was a great need for mom and baby/toddler programs. Being a Pilates instructor by trade and having benefited greatly from practicing STOTT Pilates prior to and throughout my pregnancy, I decided to offer post natal Pilates and Pilates-infused classes to moms and babies. We are proud to offer MOMfitT and MOMswimT at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club.

Offering fitness and wellness opportunities for moms (and caregivers) with children as active participants, MOMfitters offers guilt-free activities as babies are always close by your side. These programs afford moms the opportunity to have a feeling of involvement and a sense of community spirit, while bringing up healthy babies together and instilling fitness at an early age. As one MOMfitter shared, "It's a mom 'n baby bonding time, a mom & mom support group and a physical and mental fitness class all at the same time!"

We have a new little addition to our family, Reid Brennan Nelson. Proud big brother Colton has been showing his little brother the ropes, and Reid will join Meg as her assistant at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club in the Fall of 2008!

We are thrilled to have started MOMfitters, as we have met so many wonderful parents who continue to motivate and inspire us to add new programs. Thank you to everyone who has participated and for those of your who are signing up for future programs, we look forward to meeting you!

- Meg (and my fearless assistants Colton and Reid)