FAQ's 

What is Strong Sexy Mammas?

Strong Sexy Mammas is an online fitness membership and educational resource created by American TV host and fitness instructor, Anna Kooiman. Strong Sexy Mammas is full of motivating, women’s only workouts. The membership is all about using group exercise to help moms like you get your groove back, both physically and emotionally. Participants can pick and choose from a range workout formats and lengths. Sessions last as little as 4 minutes and as long as 30 minutes. It's a one stop shop for fitness, covering strength, cardio, and stretching. Warm-up and cool-down options should be added to the beginning and end of the sessions.

How is Strong Sexy Mammas Different?

We are hoping the fitness industry follows our lead. We have very unique needs as prenatal and postnatal women and we have been neglected. Many programs seem to have a go big or go home mentality... which can cause more harm than good. OR! They have a white glove delicate mentality, treating pregnant and postpartum women as if they have a disease and shouldn't be doing much at all. THE CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each week. If we don't move it... we lose it!

We go through the biggest physical change in the shortest period of time when we are in the prenatal and postnatal periods. Our center of gravity changes, our hormones are going wild, our joints are becoming lax, our pelvic floor is becoming weaker, many women experience back or pelvic pain, we are exhausted, and often emotionally fragile. Strong Sexy Mammas aims to empower women through fitness classes yes, but also education.

Anna uses her TV journalism background to also deliver bonus video content, interviewing all sorts of women's health experts like doctors, doulas, women's health physical therapists (physiotherapists), birth coaches, etc. ​

One differing point in this program is an emphasis placed on pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, diaphragmatic breathing, and posture perfecting exercises. Another exciting difference? A few of online classes include the baby! Make sure you have doctor clearance.

Where can I do the workouts?

You can do these workouts at home or on the go. Stream them anytime. Anywhere. (Smart phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV). 

What is the cost?

Strong Sexy Mammas is currently offering a $19/month membership no obligations subscription. There is also a $179 one time payment option to save big by committing to one year. This is done through Stripe or PayPal. You should get a confirmation email once you have made the purchase. If you chose the monthly subscription option, cancel with us at anytime or by logging into the PayPal or Bank you used to sign up and cancel your subscription there (at anytime without penalty).

What results can I expect?

These workouts can help you tone up, slim down, flatten your tummy, gain pelvic floor strength (which can lead to less incontinence and even back pain... and! potentially more satisfying sex! Women say our workouts help boost their mood, gain confidence, and get better sleep.  Anna is an amazing motivator and can help you reach your fitness goals. You get what you give. So work hard if you want to get results!

What type of workouts are included?​

The content library grows regularly. Anna offers total body workouts that are ALL (unless otherwise stated) prenatal and postnatal friendly (meaning modifications are offered allowing women to go at their own pace - since we are all different - and feel different on different days). Workouts are as little as 4 minutes and as long as 30 minutes. Stack multiple videos if you have more time.

What certifications does Anna Kooiman have for fitness?

Anna Kooiman is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, NASM Women's Fitness Specialist, Fit for Birth Prenatal and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Moms into Fitness Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist, and Anna has numerous other continuing education courses under her belt.

Why are pelvic floor, TVA, and breathing exercises included?

Do you want to be able to laugh, cough, sneeze, run, jump, and jog without worrying about leakage? An emphasis is placed on pelvic floor exercises which are especially important for long term health. Pregnancy and childbirth have lasting implications on our pelvic floor. Doctors recommend we 'check-in' with our pelvic floor and do exercises for it every single day (but so many of us forget)! A well functioning pelvic floor can also lead to more satisfying sex with your partner. Woooo!

What are women saying about Strong Sexy Mammas?

We have had some amazing reviews! Check out the TESTIMONIALS on our homepage. Upload your own smart phone testimonials inside the membership! We love to hear from you. Also hit us up on social media. Use @annakooiman @strongsexymammas #strongsexymammas for permission for us to use!

Are the workouts high impact or low impact?

Both high and low impact exercises are included in the workouts. We know you can still get a great workout doing low impact workouts. We'll show you how! Besides, if anything is too much for you, simply march in place and pick back up with the next exercise.

Do I have to be a mom?

No! These workouts are for all women. We do pay special attention to problem areas moms complain about. Squishy tummy, sore lower back, tight chest, weak glutes, weak pelvic floor, etc.

What if my kids are older?

Whether you are trying to conceive, 2 months pregnant, 2 months postpartum, 2 years postpartum, or 20 years postpartum these workouts can be an amazing fit for you. That's the beauty of Strong Sexy Mammas... We offer progressions and regressions of exercises to help meet you where you are today. Our focus on pelvic floor, deep core stabilization, and posture are good for everyone. Even elite athletes! The Strong Sexy Mammas library contains a handful of workouts that involve the baby but most workouts do not. Anna’s signature class is Kooiman Kardio.  It’s a mix of dancing, kickboxing, and athletic drills. Kooiman Kardio will scorch tons of calories and you won’t even realize you’re working out.  If you ever want to try a baby involved or baby carrier workout and you don’t have a baby or your baby is sleeping, you can simply use your bodyweight (or add in a hand weight) and still get a great burn.

Do I have to warm-up and cool down?

Strong Sexy Mammas always recommends preparing your body for exercise. We do ease you in and out of most workouts, but warming up and cooling down before diving into these workouts is always advised. We offer options to lead you through a Warm-Up and Cool Down in the Gold Membership area. You of course, can warm-up, cool down, and stretch on your own. But please please please make sure you make this a priority!

Are these workouts individualized?

No. These workouts are not individualized or prescriptive in nature. We require consulting with your doctor before starting any exercise program. The same goes for including your baby in exercise. Make sure you talk to your medical carer. We also recommend you see a women's health physical therapist to have your pelvic floor, tummy muscles, and overall musculoskeletal structure checked.

How Did You Get the Name?

Anna came up with the name because both during pregnancy and now as a mom, there are definitely times when she does not feel sexy! She experienced a lot of morning sickness during the first trimester and felt like a milk machine during early breastfeeding. Can any of you relate!? Motherhood can be exhausting. The Strong Sexy Mammas name is about feeling comfortable in our new 'mom bods' and regaining confidence in this new identity we take on as mothers. Anna wants to be the fit girlfriend by your side, helping you get your groove back.

Why did Anna decide to launch Strong Sexy Mammas?

As mothers, we all know it can be tough to even make it to the gym. And even harder to find qualified trainers who know how to safely train this special population of women. Anna realized how much her fitness needs had changed after becoming a mom. She was a marathon runner, triathlete, and fitness instructor, but knew she needed to slow down while pregnant and rehab following birth. After a couple months of motherhood Anna saw how nice it can be to bond with baby while exercising. Anna had an epiphany one day while Brooks was having 'tummy time' and she was doing her own pelvic floor and abdominal reconditioning exercises she'd been given by her women's physiotherapist. Working out and bonding with baby don't have to be separate events, they can be a beautiful combination. A combination often used by Anna while traveling. During her first year of motherhood, Anna traveled between Australia and the USA four different times for TV hosting jobs. On these trips Anna realized the plight of working-moms. Squeezing in a workout while also trying work to pay the bills aint easy! This is why Anna created Strong Sexy Mammas, at-home workouts.

Does Anna teach LIVE fitness classes?

Anna currently teaches classes at highly sought after boutique fitness studios in Bondi Beach (Australia’s fitness mecca and most iconic beach). Anna is a college athlete, marathon runner, and triathlete. She also continues to do a significant amount of TV freelancing both in the USA and Australia. But the thing she is most proud of, is being a mom! Anna's schedule can be found on our homepage.

Where can I find the free wellness and safety tips? How about the interviews with women's health professionals?

These are included for free at no extra charge in our free guide you can gain access to on our StrongSexyMammas.com homepage. If you sign up with us, they will be in your library of content to access once you login. Many interviews also regularly appear on social media. So follow us! @annakooiman & @strongsexymammas

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