We partnered with Reform Pilates to bring you a guide to health and fitness on the Coast, featuring Reform owner Christina Pike, a busy working mama, wife and founder of Reform Pilates. Read her tips for fitting fitness into mom life, then find a studio or gym near you. Tap the ♡ to build your fitness list.
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Reform Pilates
A premium reformer Pilates and barre workout with individual attention, from beginner to advanced. Founded by Coast mom Christina Pike.
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Studios in Bay St. Louis (132 Blaize Ave), Gulfport (76 48th St, Suite C) and Ocean Springs. Check Reform’s site for class times at each studio.
Christina’s Tips for Busy Moms
from Reform owner Christina Pike
Fitting fitness into mom life
1. Don’t forget about YOU. As a new mom and even a seasoned mom, our tendency is to put everyone else’s needs before ours, especially our children. Find the time for self-care, which looks different for all of us. It could be a walk or run around the neighborhood, grabbing a kid-less lunch with a friend, setting a bedtime for yourself so sleep becomes a priority. Whatever it looks like, do it. Self-care is imperative to giving those around you the best version of you.
2. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s in our nature to feel like we need to take on everything as a mom, but we don’t need to take on full responsibility of everything 24/7. Accept the offer from a close friend or relative to watch your kids while you have dinner with your husband. It lets your children create meaningful relationships and allows other adults in their life to get to know them better.
3. Accept imperfection and embrace the challenge. Motherhood is one of God’s greatest gifts to women, but it can be HARD. Remember that you’re doing the best you can and that God placed you in the life of your child on purpose. Let go of the pressure for perfection, practice self-compassion, give yourself credit for the small victories and be intentional about living fully present in every glorious, messy, beautifully imperfect moment of motherhood.
Eating well on the Coast
Almost anywhere can be healthy if you are thoughtful about your menu choices. Eating well isn’t about counting calories or stressing over weight loss. It’s about how the food we eat helps us feel our very best and stay strong and full of energy. Choose grilled over fried, and get sauces and dressings on the side so you control those portions. Christina’s family loves spots like 200 North Beach, Thorny Oyster, Harbor View, Patio 44, Rack House and Glory Bound. Just be intentional with how you order.
Pregnancy and postpartum
1. Start before you get pregnant. Build an exercise routine before pregnancy so you can continue it during pregnancy. Christina has seen plenty of clients keep taking reformer Pilates classes during pregnancy, which can make recovery and getting back into a routine postpartum easier.
2. Find consistency and don’t give up. With each pregnancy comes a different postpartum journey. Wanting to be the healthiest you can be, mentally and physically, for your family is key. Embrace the journey of being a mom of littles, take care of you, and know that this season passes by in the blink of an eye.
Always check with your doctor before starting or continuing a workout routine during pregnancy or postpartum.
Fitness Studios & Gyms
13 spots
gyms13 · A–Z
Bay Strength and Fitness
Bay St. Louis
The Box Fitness
Wiggins
Chic Physique
Gulfport · personal training
CLUB4 Fitness Gulfport
Gulfport · open 24 hours
Crooked Letter Performance (CrossFit)
D’Iberville · CrossFit
Crunch Fitness Long Beach
Long Beach
The Energy Club
Long Beach · fitness for the whole family
HOTWORX Gulfport
Gulfport · infrared sauna workouts
HOTWORX Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs · infrared sauna workouts
Iron Works Gym
Biloxi · day passes available
Portside Fitness
Gulfport · group classes & nutrition coaching
Soar Bungee Fitness
D’Iberville · bungee & hot yoga classes
The Yoga Barre & Pilates Studio
Gulfport · yoga, barre & Pilates classes
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