Built by Mamas, for Mamas
Mama Strong Gatherings was born from a simple belief: every mother deserves a village — a place to move, connect, and feel strong again.
Our Mission
"To build strong moms, strong friendships, and strong communities — one gathering at a time."
We know how isolating early motherhood can feel. The sleepless nights, the identity shifts, the longing for adult connection. Mama Strong Gatherings exists to change that. We create spaces where moms can show up exactly as they are — baby in tow, postpartum body and all — and leave feeling seen, supported, and a little stronger than when they arrived.
Radical Welcome
No fitness experience required. No judgment about your body, your pace, or your baby's mood. You belong here.
Community First
We're not just a fitness class — we're a gathering place. The friendships formed on these mats are the whole point.
Accessible Movement
Every class is designed to meet you where you are. Modifications always available, encouragement always present.
Babies Welcome
Your little one isn't a distraction — they're part of the class. Bring them, feed them, soothe them. We've got you.
How It Started
Mama Strong Gatherings started with one mom, one mat, and a lot of longing for connection. After struggling to find fitness spaces that truly welcomed babies and toddlers, our founder decided to create one. What began as a small Saturday morning class at HERWELL Women's Gym in West Valley has grown into a thriving community of local mamas who show up for each other week after week.
"I didn't just want a workout. I wanted to feel like myself again — and I wanted to find my people."
— Anna Robbins-Ek, Founder
Anna Robbins-Ek
Founder & Lead Instructor
B.S. Exercise Science · 10+ Years in Fitness · Multiple Certifications
10+
Years in fitness
B.S.
Exercise Science
2+
Certifications
Anna is a mama of two — with a third on the way as of summer 2026 — and has spent over a decade in the fitness industry. With a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and multiple training certifications, she brings both the knowledge and the lived experience to every class she leads.
Originally a FIT4MOM owner and instructor, Anna discovered Pilates as a workout that supported her through every phase of life — pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She wanted to share that with other moms, but in a way that was genuinely affordable and community-centered.
Mama Strong Gatherings is her answer to that calling: a space where movement is the vehicle and connection is the destination. Anna believes every mom deserves a village, and she's building one — one Saturday at a time.
"I wanted to create something affordable, real, and rooted in community. A place where moms could show up exactly as they are and leave feeling stronger — in every sense of the word."
— Anna Robbins-Ek
Anna Robbins-Ek
Founder & Lead Instructor
Frequently Asked Questions
Come Find Your Village
We'd love to meet you — and your little one — this Saturday.