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Postpartum fitness groups are an excellent way to meet like-minded parents while strengthening body and mind, and getting out with your cute little workout buddy! Instructors focus on training that makes new parents feel great—and they know all the tricks to keep baby happy during class. Here are exceptional parent/baby fitness classes in San Diego.

 

Parent/Baby Fitness Classes 

 

MAMAS AND MILK YOGA. Baby-and-Me Yoga and Prenatal Yoga classes are offered at RISE Prime Wellness in Carmel Valley. www.mamasandmilk.com/yoga

 

FIT4MOM/STROLLER STRIDES. The nation’s largest baby-and-me fitness company offers prenatal and postnatal full-body conditioning classes for moms with kids in tow. Join class virtually or at one of many locations throughout San Diego County. Trainers lead 60-minute full-body workouts, incorporating fitness bands, cardio, toning and stretching. Parents feel the burn while using songs and activities to keep babies engaged. Classes may meet indoors or outdoors. Older children are welcome at stroller classes, as long as they remain seated and buckled. Try your first class for free. https://sandiego.fit4mom.com; IG: @fit4mom_sandiego

 

HONEY YOGA. Baby and Me Yoga six-week series in the Talmadge area of San Diego. Open to parents with newborns up to pre-crawlers. Get details: www.honeysandiego.com/baby-and-me

 

STROLLER WARRIORS SAN DIEGO. This free running club is open to military spouses & family members of all fitness levels. Groups meet on base at MCAS Miramar, MCRD or Camp Pendleton. Stroller Warriors helps military families beat stress and improve overall wellbeing. Attend with or without kids. Trainers are active-duty spouses with chapters thriving worldwide, so participants can keep up with fitness goals wherever they move. To learn more, visit their page on Facebook.

 

HIKE IT BABY. This group of nature-lovers explores outdoor spaces throughout San Diego County. Join an adult-paced hike for parents with babies in carriers or enjoy a Toddler Waddle and let tykes set the pace. Learn more at www.weareoutgrown.org/programs/hike-it-baby.

 

If you’ve recently given birth, ask your doctor when it’s safe to resume exercise—usually 6–8 weeks postpartum. Remember to start slow and listen to your body as it heals.

 

Anne Malinoski is a contributing writer and mother of two boys. She enjoys yoga and strength training and she’s learning to like cardio.

 

(updated Oct 2025)

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