If you’re a mom, you get it. Someone always needs something the second you even think about doing something for yourself. For a long time, taking time for me felt impossible. Five kids, sports, school, dinner, life. I kept saying I’d get back into a routine “when things slowed down,” which is funny because nothing has slowed down since 2015!
Then I found Jane DO in Cedar Knolls, and something shifted. I walked in for my first class already out of breath from the school drop off, and the second the music started, I remembered what it felt like to move my body for me. Not while holding a baby. Not while cleaning the house. Not while chasing a toddler who always has one shoe on. Just me showing up for myself!
And the truth is, it makes me a better mother. When I take that hour, I leave more patient, more present, and proud of myself. My kids may not notice every detail, but they see a mom who is taking care of herself, and that MATTERS MOST!
Jane DO has the kind of energy that pulls you in. It’s upbeat, challenging, welcoming, and fun. They offer classes that actually make working out feel exciting: step, HIIT, dance, tramp, sculpt. My favorites are step & tramp because they feel more like a party than a workout. The instructors hype you up like old friends, and the workouts remind me that I am strong outside of motherhood too.
A few reasons I keep going back:
• The workouts challenge me without overwhelming me
• The music makes it fun!
• The community is warm, real, and encouraging
If you’ve been waiting for a moment to start something for yourself, this is it! Find a place that fills you up and makes you excited to go back. And if you want to join me for a fun workout, you can use the code FELISHA20 for 20 percent off. Taking care of myself there helps me show up better for the people I love most!