Maidenhead & Windsor

New mums can now get back into pre-baby shape at a discounted rate, thanks to a special scheme being introduced at Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough leisure centres on Monday 1 February.

The Windsor and Maidenhead First Steps scheme offers peak BodyZone membership at 50% off the regular price to new mothers for a full year. And if Dad's the one who wants to work out, the deal can be transferred to the father.

Cllr Simon Dudley, lead member for adult and community services, said: "We are delighted to make this offer to new mums who can now enjoy all the benefits of keeping fit at an incredibly low cost.

"Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle but with all the demands of an addition to the family keeping fit can drop to the bottom of the list. Visiting a leisure centre for a gym session or a swim is also a great opportunity to socialise or just enjoy some time to yourself.

"Where mums don't have a family member or friend to look after their baby while they exercise, the First Steps discount could help towards child care costs."

The scheme is part of the council's commitment to delivering the best possible services to residents at the lowest possible cost to council taxpayers.

Windsor and Maidenhead Cllr Dudley added: "With approximately 1,000 babies born in the borough each year, this could prove a welcome boost to many mothers looking to kick-start their exercise regime."

First Steps costs £23.25 a month when paying by direct debit, compared with the regular peak membership price of £46.50 a month. First Steps membership can be taken out at any time within the first year after the birth of the child and lasts for 12 months.

Anyone looking for further information can log on to http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/leisure_culture.htm or visit or call:
• Magnet Leisure Centre, Holmanleaze, Maidenhead, 01628 685330
• BodyZone Braywick, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, 01628 685318
• Windsor Leisure Centre, Clewer Mead, Stovell Road, Windsor, 01753 778566
• Charters Leisure Centre, Charters School, Charters Road, Sunningdale, 01344 628686.

To join First Steps, applicants should take along bank details and the baby's birth certificate to any of the above leisures centres.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead