Class Schedule
Mondays: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Thursdays: 7:00–9:00 AM
Thursdays: 7:00–9:00 AM
Classes will be held at the Wellness Institute and Research Center (WIRC) at ODU, located inside the Student Recreation Center in Room 1006. Please note that WIRC is a separate facility from the student gym.
You do not need to stay for the entire two-hour class period. You are welcome to come and go at any time during the two-hour window based on your schedule and needs.
An exercise physiologist will be present to provide a structured exercise program and help guide you through the exercises during your visit. The program will be designed to support safe and appropriate physical activity during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Parking
There are several parking options near WIRC:
- Street parking: 1-hour street parking is available on Powhatan Avenue, 48th Street, and 49th Street. Please be sure to check the posted signs to confirm that you are parked in an appropriate space.
- Lot 49: We have two reserved spaces available for Monarch Moms Move participants in Lot 49, located at the corner of Powhatan Avenue and 49th Street. These are spaces 4907 and 4908.
- Important: Please do not park in space 4906, as this space is not reserved for our program.
- Additional pay-to-park spaces are also available in Lot 49.
What to Bring
Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for exercise and bring a water bottle. You do not need to bring any special equipment.
Before Your First Class
The Monarch Moms Move program is completely free.
Before participating, please make sure that you have spoken with your healthcare provider and that they feel exercise is safe for you. If you are pregnant, please make sure your healthcare provider feels that exercise is safe for both you and your pregnancy.
No registration is required—just come to whichever class time/s works best for you!
If you have any questions about the program, schedule, location, parking, or what to expect, please contact me at lreynold@odu.edu or 757-683-4974.
We are so excited to welcome you to Monarch Moms Move and look forward to seeing everyone next week!
Please spread the word! We'd love to have as many moms as possible join our program.