Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2019

51 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ReadMPM.com feature as will mothers of teenagers and even empty nesters. “I was intimidated at first. … I hadn’t worked out a ton before,” admitted Kirby. “But you can set your own pace and decide on the intensity every day. The main thing is that mom and the kids get to work out and socialize. It’s great for moms of all ages.” “Anyone who identifies as a mother — foster moms, stepmoms, grandmothers — is welcome here,” DiNicola added. --------------------------- For moms who like to work out alone on the treadmill, exercise bike or take an adults-only class, plenty of other options exist in the East Cooper area. Many gyms and fitness centers offer child-care at no additional cost or low cost with regular membership, and moms are able to take advantage. Most importantly, the kids have a great time and are tired afterward! One new spot, Burn Boot Camp , offers moms the ability to attend on the fly without a prior class reservation and drop the children off in their special “Childwatch” service. The service is complimentary with the price of the workout class, and friendly adults are on- site to keep kids engaged and having fun while mom gets her exercise. Kids Club at Gold’s Gym , one of the Lowcountry’s most populated fitness centers, allows kids to enjoy supervised activities with a crew of caring, enthusiastic adults while moms get a workout accomplished, relax in the steam room or meet with a professional trainer. The Kids Room at The Barre Code boasts a small child-to-adult ratio, lots of fun stuff such as toys, music and kids shows and attendants that are all CPR certified. Another popular fitness center in Mount Pleasant, O2 , offers a Kids Club with activities ranging from holiday parties and face painting to kid-focused exercise and music. Moms pay just a few extra dollars with regular membership, and kids of all ages get to have fun for up to two hours during mom’s workout, plus attend special events. Photo courtesy of Erin DiNicola. Erin and Daniel DiNicola with their children Brennan, Sienna, Sloane and Declan. Located in Mount Pleasant, and housed within the Charleston Center for Jewish Life, our Reggio Emilia program encourages children through visual arts, music, language, environmental awareness, and an organic approach to learning. Ages 18 Months – 5 Years PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS CHARLESTON 477 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 | 843.884.2323 www.preschooloftheartscharleston.com “Evoking wonder, creativity, and joy!” PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS C E N T E R F O R J E W I S H L I F E SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TODAY!