My name is Bec! I am a Mum, Dance teacher, Babywearing consultant and Kangatrainer for Wangaratta, Benalla and surrounding areas! Thank you for your interest in Kangatraining.
Kangatraining is a safe, gentle, low impact, fun fitness class for mums and bubs. It is specifically designed for postnatal women and is the ultimate babywearing dance based workout. We focus on rebuilding your entire body after pregnancy, through a fun & energetic class. Babies are worn in carriers as mums work up a sweat and are often gently rocked to sleep with our smooth moves.
A Kanga class usually goes for about an hour - we do a warm up track with babies in arms, a few floor work tracks and then babies go into carriers (eg Manduca, Ergo etc) and we do some dancing, squats, arm exercises, stretching and pelvic floor exercises.
Before you can begin Kangatraining you must be given the all clear from your health professional at your postnatal check to start exercising again. This is anywhere from 6-10 weeks postpartum for a vaginal delivery and at least 12 weeks postpartum if you’ve had a c-section.
Babies aged from 6 weeks can come along with you to Kangatraining although there is really no age limit for babies so long as every mother participating can wear their baby safely and comfortably. You will need a baby carrier for class, but you do not need to own one as hire carriers are available on request. Our Manduca carriers can hold up to 20kg!
Babywearing safety is of utmost importance during Kangatraining. Due to the level of movement & physical activity, there are particular babyweaing requirements we must adhere to, to ensure the safety of both mums & bubs. All carriers must meet T.I.C.K.S guidelines for safe babywearing and must support the baby’s natural sitting position (M-position - hip to knee). Babies must be worn facing you in the carrier, placed either on your front or on your back. Tandem carrying - whilst amazing! - is unfortunately not safe during Kangatraining. If you have twins, a few different options are available to you, please contact me for details.
All Kangatrainers are expertly trained in the best babywearing practices so we can help you assess whether or not your carrier is suitable for a Kanga class. Several different types of carriers are suitable for Kanga, including Manduca, Ergo, Boba, Tula, Kinderpak & Mei Tai. Carriers such as ring slings, stretchy wraps (e.g. hug-a-bub), carriers with little head support (e.g. mothers choice, baby Bjorn), narrow based carriers (e.g. Baby Bjorn/Safe n Sound) & outward facing carriers are unfortunately not suitable for Kangatraining and cannot be worn during class. If you don’t have a suitable carrier, we have a some carriers that you can hire for class.
As Kangatrainers we are authorised resellers of Manduca, Ergo, Beco, Tula and Boba baby carriers.
If you purchase a carrier through Kangatraining you won’t pay the RRP, you get an extended 3 YEAR WARRANTY and you a personalised fitting from me AND ongoing assistance with any fitting enquiries. But only if you purchase through your Kangatraining! If you’re interested, or know anyone’s who’s looking and would like to find out more, please let me know.
PRICES:
FREE Trial
-10 pass (valid for 12 weeks) $100
- 5 Pass (valid for 7 weeks) $65
Casual $20
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
*Payment of Classes
- Full payment is required prior to commencement of classes each term to secure your place.
- Payment can be made by either cash or bank transfer
**Cancellations and refunds:
- As a mum myself, I understand that things often come up and can get in the way of your plans! Plus, illness cannot be avoided. Where possible, please provide at least 2 hours’ notice if you are unable to make it to your scheduled class, as there may be people on the waiting list.
- Passes are not transferable and no refunds will be given unless you find out you are pregnant or another medical condition arises.
- Although Kangatraining is a safe postnatal workout, my insurance does not cover pregnant women attending classes. So please if you find out you are expecting another baby, please let me know as early as you can. I promise to keep the secret and will happily refund your money or put your pass on hold so you can enjoy with your next bub as well.
FOR FURTHER INFO:
- Please contact Bec via email
bec.h@kangatraining.com.au or via Facebook
- Our Facebook page is
https://www.facebook.com/KangatrainingWangarattaMoyhu/- You may also like to join our private Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/444408759228551/IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND A TRIAL CLASS PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING FORMS WHICH INCLUDES OUR KANGATRAINING ADULT PRE-EXERCISE SCREENING AND HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE.
PLEASE NOTE: Google forms is being used as a way to conveniently collect this information for our class. This means Google will have access to this information and therefore if you would prefer to complete the form manually please get in contact with me and I will forward you a hard copy of the health questionnaire. This google form and management of the data comes under googles policies and data use policy.
