A busy life is a happy life - but with children, work, friends and a packed schedule, that's not always easy. Our mission is to help as many (prospective) mothers as possible achieve a strong, energetic foundation with our network of positive women. When you feel physically and mentally good in your own skin, it's easier to make the right choices, work towards your ambitions and enjoy your family.
Mom in Balance was founded by Esther van Diepen, mother of four children and passionate athlete. During a period in New York, she was inspired by the culture of exercising (prospective) mothers in the city parks there. Back in the Netherlands, she laid the foundation for our sports program in 2008, together with various experts, and by now we have more than 17 years of experience.
Yes. Our workouts have been developed in collaboration with gynecologists, pelvic floor physiotherapists and exercise scientists, specially tailored to the pregnant, recovering and fit body. The Pregnant Workout is also recognized by the Knowledge Center Sport & Movement, and Mom in Balance as a whole has been designated as a recognized lifestyle intervention.
Certainly. You'll find our trainers in almost all parks in the Netherlands and abroad as well. If you happen to be near another location sometime? You're always welcome to train there.
Our rates vary by location and subscription type. When you choose your workout on the website, you will see the current rates there directly.
Want to try a trial class? Then you can borrow a pink band from your trainer. Sign up for a subscription and you'll get one at your first training. Do you want an extra band or loop? You can buy it in the webshop, and by doing so you'll immediately support our Pink Band Movement.
In all workouts we use the pink band. This resistance band is light, easy to take with you, and versatile.
With the pink band we train the body in functional movements, rather than just isolated muscle groups. The resistance is easy to adjust, allowing every woman to train at her own level and intensity: from pregnancy and recovery after childbirth to a challenging Mpower workout.
Our workouts are structured in different levels. After childbirth we gradually build up the load and core training, tailored to the woman's recovery and capacity.
We are regularly looking for trainers throughout the country. Check our vacancies page for current opportunities. Don't see a suitable vacancy in your city, but would you like to become a trainer? Then send an open application to education@mominbalance.nl. Would you like to join a training session first to see if it's right for you, or do you have any additional questions? Please also contact us via this email address.
About Your Member Account
In the Member App, you can view all your information, make changes to your workout and subscription schedule, look up information about your workouts, watch videos, and find inspiration. It's a clear and inspiring app that allows you to make the most of your Mom in Balance subscription.
Our 60-minute outdoor workouts offer a mix of fitness and strength exercises. Every workout can be done at your own level and you can start any program whenever you want. Our workouts are always outdoors, come rain or shine.
What you need to bring
We recommend that you bring a bottle of water and a resistance band (if you have one). During the cold winter months, it is best to wear several layers of thin sports clothing plus a hat or beanie and gloves, so you will stay warm and comfortable when training in the fresh air.
Which workout is best for you?
Choosing the most suitable workout program (LINK) is basically quite obvious. But you can always contact us for personal advice if you are not sure, because you feel that you are physically in between different phases. Are you already a member? You can easily switch to another workout program or change your membership in your Member account.
Physical condition
The Mom in Balance workout programs are accessible for all levels. You are always welcome, no matter how fit (or not) you are! Our trainers make sure that the exercises are adequately differentiated within the group so you can do the workouts at your own pace.
Flexibility
We aim to work with regular groups to ensure an optimal workout experience, but a more flexible training schedule on different days is possible if this suits you better. You start with choosing a regular workout day during the week, but you can just as easily swap your workouts in your Member account.
PREGNANT WORKOUT
Congratulations, you're pregnant! You are welcome to join our Pregnant workouts from the moment you know you’re pregnant. Most participants start around the 12th to 16th week of their pregnancy. You are also more than welcome to join later during your pregnancy. The workouts can generally be done until your due date.
Multiple pregnancy
We fully realize that a multiple pregnancy is no ordinary pregnancy and that it may require some customization. We will happy to support you in any way and make sure that your trainer explains how to differentiate during the workout.
Your due date is near
It is always good to work on your physical condition, even (shortly) before your due date. Just come and join us! From your due date, your membership will be temporarily put on hold for the next 6 weeks, after which it is automatically reactivated and changed from Pregnant to Back in Shape. But what if you're not ready to take part again after these 6 weeks? Don't worry, you can change the starting date as a Back in Shape member in your Member account.
Your favorite Back in Shape workout(s)
You can schedule your favorite workouts again via your Member account whenever you start training again.
Pelvic (floor) complaints
Most pelvic (floor) complaints should not refrain you from continuing the workouts. Actually, it is recommended to keep exercising to strengthen the muscles around the pelvis. We do recommend, however, that you get professional advice from a registered pelvic floor therapist before you start training again. Apart from that, it is crucial that you listen to your body. Don't work out when you are still experiencing pain and inform our trainer about your specific complaints so she can take them into account.
After the birth
If the date you have given birth deviates from your due date, please indicate this via your Member account. Your membership and the payments will be put on hold for 6 weeks from that date. When you have a monthly membership and you don’t want to be transferred to the Back in Shape program automatically, you can terminate your membership in your Member account. Please remember the notice period of 1 month.
Congratulations, you're pregnant! You are welcome to join our Pregnant workouts from the moment you know you’re pregnant. Most participants start around the 12th to 16th week of their pregnancy. You are also more than welcome to join later during your pregnancy. The workouts can generally be done until your due date.
Multiple pregnancy
We fully realize that a multiple pregnancy is no ordinary pregnancy and that it may require some customization. We will be happy to support you in any way and make sure that your trainer explains how to differentiate during the workout.
Your due date is near
It is always good to work on your physical condition, even (shortly) before your due date. Just come and join us! Your Membership will be on hold from your due date. You can start the workouts again from 6 weeks after your delivery. Within your membership, the sports program is automatically changed from Pregnant to Back in Shape. Up to 12 weeks after your delivery, your subscription will be reactivated.
Your favorite Back in Shape workout(s)
You can schedule your favorite workouts again via your Member account whenever you start training again.
Pelvic (floor) complaints
Most pelvic (floor) complaints should not refrain you from continuing the workouts. Actually, it is recommended to keep exercising to strengthen the muscles around the pelvis. We do recommend, however, that you get professional advice from a registered pelvic floor therapist before you start training again. Apart from that, it is crucial that you listen to your body. Don't work out when you are still experiencing pain and inform our trainer about your specific complaints so she can take them into account.
After the birth
Your subscription and payment are on hold as of your due date. You activate them yourself in your Member account. When you have a monthly membership and you don’t want to be transferred to the Back in Shape program automatically, you can terminate your membership in your Member account before your due date. Please remember the notice period of 1 month.
Subscriptions
We’re excited you’re joining us for our workouts! We offer a monthly membership (cancelable monthly), a 12-month membership, and an 18-month membership. You can choose to work out once a week or unlimited times per week. Within your membership, you can easily switch between the workouts: Pregnant Workout, Back in Shape, Mpower, and MpowerNext. You can also switch between once a week and unlimited workouts through your Member App (see below for details).
Membership - Once a Week
Choose one fixed workout time per week.
Can’t make it? Reschedule your workout to another moment via the Member App.
Membership - Unlimited
Choose one or two fixed workout times per week.
Additionally, you can flexibly and unlimitedly schedule extra workouts via the Member App.
Minimum membership duration
For the monthly membership, the minimum duration is one month. Note that this is an ongoing subscription and will not automatically stop after one month; it will continue until you choose to cancel. A one-month notice period applies for cancellations. After the term of a 12 or 18-month membership, it will automatically renew as an ongoing subscription. Note that only active (paid) months count towards your membership term. After this period, you will continue to pay the same favorable rate, and the subscription can be canceled monthly with a one-month notice period.
Fixed workout time
We aim for fixed groups to enhance your workout experience. You can reschedule your workout in your Member App. Want to change your fixed workout time? You can easily update it in your Member App. For more information on booking and canceling workouts, see 'Planning & Changing workouts'.
Changing your workout program
During your subscription, you can switch between different workout programs. Your trainer can advise you on which workout suits you best. To change your subscription type, follow these steps via the Member App:
Open the app and go to 'My Profile’. - Select 'Subscriptions & Invoices'.
Choose the desired subscription type.
Click 'Confirm' to apply the change. The change takes effect immediately.
Yes. You have the right to cancel your subscription within 14 days of signing up by sending us an email. Have you already completed any workouts during this period? Then you only pay for the number of workouts you've completed.
With a 1x per week or unlimited subscription, you train via a fixed series: a weekly recurring time slot reserved for you, so you can easily build a sports routine. Your first booking automatically becomes your fixed series.
Yes, within your subscription you can always switch between the different workout types we offer. You can manage this yourself via the app. We do recommend choosing the workout that best suits your situation and life stage. Are you unsure? Feel free to discuss this with your trainer.
Upgrading from 1x per week to unlimited can always be done directly: you can immediately book unlimited sessions, and the new (higher) amount will be charged from your next billing period. Downgrading from unlimited to 1x per week takes effect at the end of your current subscription period: you can continue training unlimited until the end date, and the lower amount applies from the new period.
Our rates sometimes differ per city. If you switch to a city with a different rate, you'll see this clearly in advance in the app and you confirm the change yourself before it takes effect. Your current rate therefore never changes automatically without your knowledge.
If you're moving to a region where another MIB location is active, you can switch. Your current workouts will no longer be bookable in the app, so we'll arrange the transfer for you.
If the new location is run by the same owner as your current location, this will proceed smoothly within the app: you'll see the new rate in advance and confirm the change yourself before it takes effect.
If the new location is run by a different owner, your current subscription will be closed and you'll open a new subscription at the new location. In that case, please get in touch and we'll organize this for you.
Your annual subscription remains an annual subscription at the same rate. After the initial term expires, it becomes cancellable every 4 weeks, instead of being locked in for another full year.
Pausing
You can pause your membership due to illness, injury, or pregnancy-related issues. During the postpartum period, your membership will automatically be paused (see the FAQ 'Postpartum Period').
During this period, you cannot attend workouts, and no payments will be processed. If a payment has already been made for the entire month, it will be adjusted when you resume.
Your membership can be paused for a maximum of 12 weeks. After that, it will automatically reactivate. Note: the end date of your membership will be extended by the same length as your pause period. To pause your membership, contact us by email: info@mominbalance.nl.
Maternity period
Your membership will automatically pause from your due date until up to 12 weeks after your delivery. You can manage everything easily via the Member App.
Delivered earlier?
Click on 'My Profile' - 'Memberships & Invoices'.
Enter your delivery date.
Your membership will be paused and managed administratively.
Starting again after delivery (Back in Shape)
From 6 weeks after delivery, you can gradually start the workouts. Within your membership, the workout program will automatically change from Pregnant to Back in Shape.
Click on 'My Profile' - 'Memberships & Invoices'.
Click on 'Activate Subscription'.
Schedule your desired start date and enter your delivery date.
Plan your regular workout via 'Book Your Workout'.
For more information on scheduling your workout, see the FAQ: 'Scheduling and changing workouts'.
We will be very sorry to see you go! You can terminate your membership in your Member account. Please provide us with your feedback and the reason why you wish to cancel your membership. The termination has been processed the moment you receive our confirmation.
Currently we are experiencing some issues with automatic processing on the 12 and 18 months membership. You will receive a correct enddate from us, as soon as possible after canceling your membership.
Termination monthly membership
We maintain a notice period of one month for the monthly membership plan. The notice period starts as soon as you have indicated your wish to terminate your membership. This notice period needs to fall within an active membership period.
Termination 12-month or 18-month membership
When your 12-month or 18-month membership ends, your membership automatically continues as a monthly membership. From then you can then terminate your membership based on the one-month notice period. In your Member account, you can also indicate that you wish to terminate your membership when the 12-month or 18-month membership ends. It is not possible to cancel your membership in the meantime.d.
Termination BFNL-membership
Cancellation of your BFNL subscription is only possible via BFNL and not via Mom in Balance.
Are you moving to another town? Make sure to check our website to see if we offer our workouts where you are moving to. We can switch your membership to your new location. Just send us an email at info@mominbalance.nl.
What if we don't offer our workouts in your new location? When we don’t have a Mom in Balance location within a 10-kilometer radius of where you are going to live, you can always terminate your membership (early).
Your due date is the start of a freeze period of up to 12 weeks. Do you give birth earlier? Report your delivery date through the app, then the freeze period begins from that date. From 6 weeks after your delivery (both after a vaginal delivery and a caesarean section), you can start if you're ready, make sure you get the green light from your midwife or gynaecologist first.
Yes, maximum 1 time per year, for a maximum of 12 weeks. We ask for a medical certificate or an appointment confirmation from a doctor or specialist and assess each request individually.
That is not possible in principle - in the app you can move workouts within the duration of your subscription. In exceptional cases, exceptions can be made; please contact your location for this.
Are you unable to come to the workout? Then please cancel on time so your trainer knows whether to expect you or not. You can do this in your Member account. Just follow the next steps:
Go to 'My schedule' in your Member account
Click on the workout you want to cancel
Click on the Cancel button that appears.
You can cancel your workout up to one hour before it starts. A credit will be added to your credit balance when you have a once-a-week membership. You can save up to 15 credits.
You forgot to cancel/you canceled too late
When you’re signed up for the workout, a spot is reserved for you and your trainer expects you to come. Unfortunately, a late cancellation (or no cancellation) means that you won't receive a credit, also not retroactively.
Holiday
Your trainer would like to know if you will turn up for your workout or not, so please cancel the workouts that you already know you’re going to miss via your Member account. Naturally, you will be more than welcome to join one or more workouts at other moments before or after your holiday.
Changing a trial workout
No problem! You can do this yourself in your Member account. You can cancel the workout you won’t be able to join and sign up for another workout within 2 weeks.
Cancel at the latest 1 hour in advance via the app. With a 1x per week membership you automatically receive a make-up credit for this. If you cancel too late, unfortunately your right to a credit expires. Cancel yourself as early as possible, then your spot becomes available sooner for another member. We deliberately apply this lenient 1-hour deadline because we know that training during pregnancy and recovery sometimes comes with last-minute surprises.
A make-up credit gives you the right to reschedule a missed workout at another time. You automatically receive one when you cancel in time, during a week without a scheduled workout, or when we cancel a workout. You can have a maximum of 8 make-up credits at once; each credit can be used from 2 weeks before and up to 3 months after the original workout date. Do you have an unlimited membership? Then you don't accumulate make-up credits - logically, because you can already exercise as often as you want.
Make-up credits are not exchangeable for money, not transferable, and linked to an active membership: they expire upon cancellation.
Rain is just confetti from the sky!
During vacation periods, in case of extremely bad weather, due to a low turnout (fewer than 3 participants), or if the trainer is ill, your workout may be canceled. We will inform you at least an hour before your workout begins via the Portal. This will not result in a reduction of the membership fee or a refund. We offer plenty of opportunities to train at another time.
Unless otherwise indicated by Mom in Balance, workouts do not take place on national holidays (workouts are held on Good Friday), without this leading to a reduction of the membership fee or a refund.
To ensure an optimal group dynamic and maintain the quality of our training, workouts are scheduled when there are at least five committed members (with a fixed workout). If an existing group consistently falls below this number, we will consult with the trainer and the group to explore growth opportunities. If we are unable to bring the group back to the required number of members, the workout may be removed from the schedule. Of course, we will inform you in a timely manner and, where possible, offer a suitable alternative.
In the app, under 'My Schedule,' you can see your booked trial workout. Want to reschedule? Cancel your current workout and go to 'Book your workout.' If your original trial workout wasn't scheduled for this week, you'll receive a notification that no workouts are available. You can book a new workout from the original date up to two weeks after. Click on 'next week' until workouts appear. Would you like to postpone your trial workout to another time? Please contact us: info@mominbalance.nl
Due to extreme weather conditions, trainer illness, or too few registrations (3 or fewer), a workout may be cancelled on a one-time basis. This does not result in a fee reduction or refund, and we always offer an alternative. Unless otherwise stated, workouts do not take place on national holidays. If a workout is cancelled, you will receive a notification in the app and see this immediately reflected in the schedule with the status 'cancelled'.
To maintain a pleasant group dynamic, we work with a minimum of 5 fixed members at any given time. If this consistently drops below 5 (over 4 weeks), we will explore an alternative with the group - for example, merging with another group or moving to a different time slot.
Of course we'd love to see you every week at your regular time, but life does get in the way sometimes - we completely understand that. Can't make it one time? Just cancel in the app, then your trainer knows right away what's going on.
If you don't show up 4 times in a row without canceling, we'll open up your regular spot again for another woman who would like to use it. No problem at all: you can simply sign up again whenever it works for you. Of course, we'll inform you by email first.
Direct debit
Payments must be done via a direct debit order by Buckaroo and the monthly membership fee will be collected in advance. So when your membership starts, you will pay the full monthly fee for the coming month. To give an example: if you start on 7 February, your monthly fee runs from the 7th to the 7th of the next month.
Changing your bank account number
You may notify us of changes to your account number. We will settle this as soon as possible for you.
Putting payments on hold during maternity period or injury
Payments will be (temporarily) paused if your membership is put on hold during your maternity period or if you are injured. The direct debit order resumes as soon as your membership is activated again. Any part of the month you already paid for will be settled.
You can activate our subscription yourself in your Member account.
Delivery before the due date
Did you have your baby before the due date and have you already paid for (a part of) a month? Don’t worry. Our system automatically settles that amount as soon as your Back in Shape membership is activated.
Reimbursement Health Care Insurer
Some health care insurers reimburse (part of) the Pregnant workout membership fee (and sometimes the Back in Shape workouts as well). You can check your insurance policy and/or contact your insurer for more information. Invoices can be downloaded from your Member account.
We will attempt to collect the payment several times. If that doesn't work, you will receive an email with a payment link. If payment remains outstanding, your subscription will be temporarily blocked until the payment is made.
Yes, you can arrange this yourself via the app - see the app FAQ for the exact steps.
The Pregnancy Workout is (partially) reimbursed by multiple health insurers, and sometimes this also applies to Back in Shape and MpowerNext. Check your policy and/or contact your insurer for more information.
Some employers offer this possibility, for example through Bedrijfsfitness Nederland, Benvitaal or Lidl. Ask your HR department whether you are affiliated with any of these. Please note: not every Mom in Balance location participates in these partnerships, so check with your own location whether this applies to you.
You can sign up for a trial workout via our website and we’ll ask you to enter the discount code during the process.
Bring a Friend
If you have a friend that already has an active membership with us you can use the Bring A Friend discount when you sign up for a subscription. You and your friend will receive a one-time discount of €10.
How does it work?
While registering, tick the discount box 'Bring a friend' and leave your friend's email address in the text box. The system will immediately check if your friend is a Mom in Balance Member. If everything is fine the discount will be automatically included in the next payment period.
Good to know
It's important that your friend has an active membership at Mom in Balance
The discount is valid for one month and can be used for all memberships of Mom in Balance
No, discounts and promotions cannot be stacked: you can only use one discount or promotion per registration.
Yes, when using a temporary promotion or discount offer, a minimum membership of 12 weeks applies, unless stated otherwise. If you cancel early within this period, your right to the received discount expires and we may still charge the discount amount.
Some Mom in Balance locations have their own promotions in addition. Check with your own location to see if this applies to you.