Active Mums Army - Walk leaders

Hi, I'm Kelly

I live with my husband and our 9 month old son. We're an active family and love being outdoors. I'm a strong believer in staying active to support your mental health.

After having to stop running during pregnancy I was disappointed but I aimed to stay active during pregnancy and did so with weekly yoga, swimming, walking and HIIT classes. Since having my little boy I walk walk, go swimming and HIIT classes weekly. I'm now running again which I think was helped by staying active in other ways!

I'm excited to start leading my own walks soon for other local mums. There is nothing better than a walk and a chat with like minded people. (coffee and cake after also help!)

Hi,

I'm Jasmine and I am the owner of Moving Mums. I am a fitness instructor (Jasmine Louise Dance & Fitness), primary school teacher & first time Mum to Mila!

I am super passionate about fitness and it has always been a huge part of my life. I have been an instructor in the local area for 3 years now and teach a variety of classes. Once I got pregnant, exercise was something which was very important to me and it was so beneficial to my pregnancy and birth. This meant I experienced the challenges of exercising whilst pregnant but managed to keep it up, modifying it accordingly. I also now experience first-hand the challenges of finding the time to work out with your baby but also how to exercise safely in the postpartum period. I made an amazing decision in my maternity leave to become qualified in pre & postnatal fitness as I believe every Mum should have the opportunity to exercise safely throughout their pregnancy and beyond.

I am here to provide classes where Mums can come together, get moving & feel good! Not only that, I hope that Moving Mums can be a community where we can come together and support each other with the highs (and lows!) of parenthood.
My classes are fun, inclusive and are here to support you wherever you are on your postpartum journey. I'm super excited to go on this journey with you all!

Hello, I'm Isabel.

I'm a former journalist and now freelance PR and media specialist. After working for a children's sports charity for seven years and having my son Noah I chose to take the plunge following my maternity leave and go freelance so I could have more flexibility with my time and focus on the important early years and first 1,000 days of Noah's life. I'm excited to be an Active Mums Walk leader so I can share my love of walking and physical activity while also role modelling for Noah. I've always been a strong believer in the power of movement for my mental and physical health and hope I can support more mums to do the same.

I'm Leanne an absolute birth nerd here to support you throughout the perinatal period, physically, emotionally and educationally.
I offer support to you as you progress through pregnancy and into parenthood with deepened knowledge of pregnancy and postpartum as well as physiology so you're in safe hands!
My passion for activity has been with me throughout life, though now I get to team it with my other passion of the perinatal period.
Yoga is such a beneficial activity in pregnancy and postpartum as it moves you gently, connecting you physically and emotionally to your changing body, strengthening it and allowing you to feel the benefits in labour and as your body adapts to parenthood! Come check it out.

As a new mum myself I have a whole new appreciation for going for a little walk. First of all, what an achievement it is to just get out of the house! In my opinion meeting other mums is important too. Never underestimate the positive impact you could have on your own and/or someone else's day by just chatting about anything and everything. Sometimes a walk and a chat can make all the difference. Plus, it's that little bit of exercise that can be hard to find the time for otherwise.
It's an added bonus if your little one has a nap at the same time too!

I'm Siobhán, a Registered Midwife (RM) and Health Visitor (HV) with particular interests in antenatal education, infant feeding and child nutrition. I am based in South Leicestershire, however I work for a neighbouring NHS trust. I am a mum to my little girl who was born at home with the help of the amazing Leicestershire home birth midwives. I used hypnobirthing techniques to manage my labour and I can say thanks to this experience that it really does work! I am also a fur-mum to two very enthusiastic spaniels, Sally and Mae, and wife to my amazing horticulturalist husband, Carl. Originally from Cork, Ireland, I am (like all Corkonians) irrationally proud of being from Cork… My husband just rolls his eyes at this stage! 2024 also marks ten years since I moved to the UK.

Through my small one-woman business, Calm + Connected, I offer hypnobirthing courses, aromatherapy for labour and birth, infant feeding support and a weaning masterclass to help guide you throughout the whole of the perinatal period. I am also hoping to soon add support for potty and toilet learning to support your family through that next significant stage. I look forward to meeting you and your baby soon on an Active Mums Club walk in Market Harborough or Lutterworth and hopefully share my knowledge and experience with you, empowering you through this exciting and beautiful but tiring and challenging time!

I've really enjoyed the social aspect of the walks and every single person I've met has been lovely. We don't always talk about babies, although they are the common denominator!

I think for all of us, meeting different people at different stages of motherhood has been helpful as you can get advice (or sympathy!). Conversation seems to flow more smoothly with strangers when walking than when sitting in a baby-focussed class.

I think the Active Mums' club is a brilliant idea. I love that there are so many walks going on - for free - and you can create one to fit your schedule if nothing fits!

I'm Lauren and I live with my husband, pup and our latest addition to the family - our baby girl Evelyn who is 2 months old.

I love hiking and the outdoors and I'm out on walks every day, so I thought it would be lovely to become a walk leader and support local mums in the area.

Sarah is based at Waterfield Leisure centre at the community manager and leads a weekly walk from there. Sarah is also a qualified pre and post natal qualified fitness instructor, and is a big advocate in the Melton community for women's fitness, so along the walk you can ask any questions you like about getting into one of her many sessions!

Hi, I'm Rebecca. I'm a primary school teacher and a first-time mum, living with my husband and our baby girl. I'm loving the journey of motherhood and spend a lot of my time taking my little one out for walks, which is something we both enjoy. When I'm not teaching or with family, you'll probably find me outdoors, enjoying some fresh air and a good stroll.

As a new mum myself I know how important it is to get out of the house, get walking and meet new people. I am so excited to start leading my own walks and to meet you all!

Samantha will leading a walk around Mossdale Meadows in Braunstone.

Hi I'm Samantha, a busy twin mum who enjoys getting out on walks, I love meeting new people and what better way than to become a leader for a walking group in my local area. Active mums walking group helped with my confidence when leaving the house after having the twins and I would love to do the same for others.

JO will be taking over from Rose at Bradgate park in October.

I enjoy getting out in the fresh air with my baby daughter, fitness and crafts! I especially enjoy finding new walks and finishing with a picnic! I find if I go on a walk i sleep so much better and so does my baby

My name is Zoe, and I'm a 37-year-old mum of one—though I often say two, if you count my dog! I teach group exercise classes at various clubs around Leicester and run my own Fitness Pilates company.

I'm passionate about helping people improve both their mental and physical health through exercise. For me, it's not just about the workout; it's the connection before and after class, sharing stories, and being a supportive listener. I also love watching people reach their fitness goals.

Music is a huge part of my life, and I enjoy creating unique content to keep my classes fun and engaging.

As a mum, I understand how important it is to get out of the house and connect with like-minded people. That's why I've become a walk leader—to offer others the chance to enjoy some fresh air, good conversation, and maybe even a coffee along the way. I look forward to meeting you soon!

A little bit about Jess...
By day - a birth & postnatal doula / mother to two, by night - a birth & postnatal doula / somewhat more frazzled mother to two!! My children are no longer 'buggy' age (though I'm sure given half a chance they would both happily hop back in one) but I remember so vividly how much better I'd feel getting out for some fresh air, especially on some of those tougher days. I suffered considerably with poor mental health following the birth of my first child, and found it incredibly challenging and intimidating to go along to a traditional 'baby class'. I'd often tuck him up in the buggy to head out for a walk / coffee but it felt lonely...I missed the company of adults and conversation. By becoming a walk leader - I hope I can facilitate those same 'fresh air / feel good' walks for you...the company, the problem sharing, the lightening of the load, the laughter, and incredible stories about the rollercoaster that is parenting.

Some fast facts about me - I am an avid book lover, I have an epic sunglasses collection and you will see many examples on our walks, Lindt (mint chocolates) are top tier and I can't be convinced otherwise, and I absolutely love listening to country music...but only when I'm cooking (go figure).