Where parenting meets movement (and occasionally, coordinated chaos)

Monday mornings. They arrive with the relentless predictability of a toddler's tantrum at the worst possible moment. But what if, instead of drowning that Monday feeling in your third coffee by 9am, you could sweat it out while your little ones play happily nearby?

We're about to test this brilliant (or slightly bonkers) idea, and we need 20 brave mums to help us figure it out!

The Monday Magic Formula

Picture this: You walk into a gorgeous studio on a Monday morning, water bottle in one hand, slightly feral toddler in the other. For the next hour, you get to move your body, connect with other mums who truly get it, and watch your kids play without having to referee every five seconds.

Too good to be true? We're about to find out.

Event Details

Date: Monday, June 16th, 2025
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Location: Studio 1, Evolve Studios, 98 Carlyle Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Price: $25 per mum (no additional costs for kiddos!)
Capacity: 20 mums + their tiny sidekicks

What's Cooking

30 Minutes of Movement

No equipment needed (because who has time to remember gear?)
Led by a qualified personal trainer who totally gets that some days your biggest achievement is getting dressed
This isn't about perfect form or keeping up – it's about moving your body in whatever way feels good that day
All fitness levels welcome (including "haven't exercised since before kids" level)

30 Minutes of Connection

Coffee time (because caffeine is a food group)
Let the kids burn off energy while you chat with other mums
Connect with people who understand why you're wearing yesterday's shirt and why that's completely fine

What Your Kids Get Up To

While you're working up a sweat, your little ones will be living their best life with:

Messy play trays (because mess builds character, right?)
Colouring station for budding artists
Baby playpen stocked with toys
Changing facilities for those inevitable mid-session situations
Rest area for any babies who decide it's nap time (we can dream, can't we?)

The beauty? Toddlers can join in the exercise if they're feeling it, or completely ignore you while they create masterpieces. We support both approaches.

What to Bring (Keep It Simple!)

Exercise mat (PSA: Kmart sells them from $6)
Water bottle (hydration is key when chasing small humans)
Sweat towel (because we're hoping you'll work up a good sweat)
Your beautiful, imperfect self

The Fine Print (Because Lawyers Make Us)

These exercises aren't specifically designed for postpartum recovery – please chat with your doctor if you have concerns
You'll still be the boss of your own children during the session (we're here to help things run smoothly, but we've got our hands full with the big people!)
Trial attendees get priority booking if this becomes a regular thing

Will This Become Your New Monday Obsession?

That's entirely up to you lovely humans! If this trial goes well, we'll make it a weekly series. Imagine having something to actually look forward to every Monday morning – revolutionary, right?

Let's be real – Mondays can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops. But here's the thing about starting your week with movement and connection: when you've already conquered a Monday morning workout (even if "conquering" means showing up with Weetbix in your hair), the rest of the week somehow feels more manageable.

Ready to be our guinea pigs and help us figure out if Monday morning fitness is the game-changer we think it could be?

Most fitness classes welcome sleepy babies in capsules – but wildlings? Not so much. We're breaking the mould here, creating a space where your toddler can be fully toddler while you get your sweat on.

Will everything go perfectly? Probably not. Will there be tears (from kids and possibly adults)? Quite possibly. But will you leave feeling better than when you arrived? We're betting on it.

This event will be photographed for social and marketing purposes. If you’d prefer you or your child not to be included, please let us know on the booking form, or email lexi@nooknz.com after purchasing your ticket, and we’ll make sure to respect your wishes.

A Canterbaby Club event in partnership with Messy Mates