Moms making healthy strides with strollers in hand

Ex-trainer turns maternity leave activity into booming business

(CNN) -- Looking for ways to get in shape while bonding with her newborn son, Lisa Druxman, a former personal trainer, wound up creating a rapidly growing workout club for new moms.

From a small group of friends five years ago to 16,000 participants nationwide today, Druxman's workout business -- Stroller Strides -- is giving new moms a way to burn calories, build muscle and bond with their kids.

"I was working out with my own son because my maternity leave was so precious. There was no way I was going to drop him off in a gym daycare," Druxman said.

"So we were doing a stroller workout together and I found that was our best hour together. He loved it and I loved it. And I thought, 'Well, if I did this with a couple other moms that would be a great way for me to meet some other moms and get that social contact.' "

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