Best Local Gyms That Provide Child Care In Minnesota
Childcare is often cited at the excuse many use for not fitting exercise into their busy schedules. While many gyms and health clubs now offer childcare, there are few children that actually enjoy spending time in the childcare. Clubs frequently are understaffed in their childcare department and may not have much for the kids to do outside of watching movies or playing with used and broken toys. It is no wonder that parents are hesitant to leave their kids with fitness club staff while they workout. Fortunately, there are several gyms in the area with spectacular childcare that make it easy to drop off your kids so you can get your sweat on.
Blooma
5315 Lyndale Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 223-8064
www.blooma.com
Blooma offers yoga classes that focus on women and their children. The best part of Blooma is that they start incorporating yoga practice into your child's life even before they are born. Blooma specializes in prenatal classes, mother and infant classes, postpartum and kids classes. The childcare runs during the day and kids of all ages are cared for in a comfortable setting during yoga classes. Another option is to send your kid to their own yoga class while you relax. Check out their class schedule and childcare options at this studio that truly cares for the entire family.
Crossfit Kids Minnesota
7399 Bush Lake Rd.
Edina, MN 55439
(952) 942-1190
www.crossfit.com
Crossfit Edina has branched out its repertoire to include Crossfit Kids programs for teens and school-aged children. Enjoy your own crossfit program while your kids run, jump and climb through their own crossfit course. Have fun while learning the importance of being active. Over the summer, classes are offered to kids from ages 6 and up and during the year the program is designed for ages 13 and above. Give your kids an edge in athletics and let them learn their own capabilities while you enjoy some free time.
Calhoun Beach Club
2925 Dean Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(612) 925-8300
www.calhounbeachfitness.com
With one of the best locations of any fitness center in town, Calhoun Beach Club offers five-star amenities along with drop-in childcare while you workout. The club is located across the street from Lake Calhoun, and in the summer, the rooftop pool overlooks the parkway and provides a great location to hang out with your family in the sunshine. Childcare is provided in their playcare center and kids are welcome daily. They do recommend that you make a reservation for childcare. Teenagers are allowed to use the facility and workout as well. Check out family events and planned parties for kids also.
Sabes Jewish Community Center
4330 Cedar Lake Rd. S
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 381-3400
www.sabesjcc.org
The Sabes Jewish Community Center in Minneapolis focuses on health and fitness throughout the lifespan. Activities are planned for all ages during childcare hours and movement is encouraged. Childcare is provided for ages 3 months to 10 years in a large play space and activity center. There is also an area known as the Kid's Fit Club, where children ages 5 to 12 can participate in fitness programming and structured activities. Reservations are required but the options for kids to learn healthy behaviors are certainly available at the Sabes.
The Little Gym Of Edina
8223 MN-7
St. Louis Park, MN 55429
(952) 924-0083
www.thelittlegym.com
The Little Gym of Edina provides a great option to keep your kids active and engaged in an activity while you run errands or just relax and read a book. Each class runs about an hour and kids as young as 4 months can participate. While the classes for the youngest gymnasts require parent participation, those ages 3 and up are encouraged to play and learn on their own. Classes offered cover a wide range of interests such as sports, karate, dance and tumbling. During the summer, The Little Gym offers half-day camps for drop-off and parent night outs are scheduled throughout the year to give parents a date night while their kids play. Check out the wide range of options for a great combination of fitness and childcare.
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Andrea Wodele is a freelance writer who has lived in the Twin Cities for the last 10 years. Her hobbies include exercising, driving kids around, watching Minnesota sports, and reading self-help literature. Examiner.com.