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When people hear the word beginner, they often picture someone starting from zero — but that’s rarely the reality.
The truth is, being a beginner simply means you’re in the early stages of building consistency and learning how to move well. It’s not about fitness level, body type, or ability — it’s about where you are in your journey right now.
Wondering how to support your core and pelvic floor more effectively? Read on for 3 simple movements you can begin today to improve your core and pelvic floor health.
There are many coping mechanisms available to people as they progress throughout birth: position changes, movement, massage, touch, water therapy come to mind. Today we are exploring the benefits of breath in labour.
Many people may be surprised to find out that exercise is not only encouraged by most health care practitioners, but recommended for low-risk pregnant people. Still not sure? We're sharing 10 great benefits of exercising during pregnancy!
Find out why one workout a week is a great way to begin building a successful, sustainable and healthy workout routine, especially after having a baby.
Looking for information about breast/chest feeding? Here are Fitmama Strong Durham's Six Tips for Breast/Chest feeding success!
We think you should be on the priority list! Check out six simple strategies you can incorporate into your daily life so that your own self-care doesn’t end up at the bottom of the list!
Are you ready to add impact training after baby? Find out what best practices we teach and promote to our members to get them back to all of the higher impact sports and activities they love in the postpartum period.
Not enough time to fit in fitness? Check out our ten tips to help you get movement and exercise back into your day when you have a baby or young family. Fitmama Strong is here to help!
Adding a new baby to the family is a very exciting experience. Our Fitmama community members share their best tips to help you ease the transition from one, to two babies.
Functional training is really about optimizing normal/typical human movement patterns so you can move comfortably and pain free throughout the day.
Exercise in pregnancy is 100% “YES” for almost everyone! That being said, it can be hard to get motivated and to know where to start your prenatal fitness journey. Let Fitmama Strong Durham guide you, friend!
People who participate in group fitness classes are more likely to stick with regular exercise! Group dynamics, class variety and the energy of other participants positively influence the experience, making you more likely to stick with a routine.
Whether it is your first baby, or your third, preparing for the big day is a top priority for most pregnant families. Check out Fitmama Strong Durham’s Top Five tips to help you prepare for the birth of your baby.
Instead of perceiving your new baby as an obstacle to overcome as you try to squeeze in exercise, try looking for ways to incorporate them into your routine.
Our community partner in the Durham Region, Dr. Jennifer Wise (DC), shares the benefits of the Webster Technique for babies that are in the breech position during pregnancy.
Almost ready to give birth? Overwhelmed with all of the lists that come with having a baby? We’ve got you covered when it comes to packing your hospital or birth centre bag for the big day.
When there are small people living in the house, date nights can be difficult to arrange! So, we’ve rounded up some great stay at home date night ideas for our Durham Region families. Have fun!
We love the accessibility of a timed based workout. Whether you are a fitness newbie or a lifelong athlete timed intervals are one of our favourite ways to train!
Are you new to Online Fitness? Not sure what sized weights to select for your online fitness classes? Read on to learn how to choose the most appropriate weights for your workout so that you can best meet your fitness goals!
It’s no secret that we love the benefits of baby wearing fitness! It's such a wonderful way to feel close to your baby and soothe your baby when required. Baby wearing while exercising is also a great way to help you become strong and fit after having a baby, since your resistance increases as your baby grows! Read our blog for Best Practices as you embark on your baby wearing and parenting journey!
It’s normal for our routines to fall a little off track during the holidays. However, this year we invite you to do December different! Today we are sharing 10 reasons why moms and new parents should stay active during the festive season.
These functional and foundational exercises are perfect for all bodies, but especially those in the postpartum period. Check out our Top 5 Favourite exercises to include in your next workout after baby.
Looking for better support in your nursing sports bra? Looking for exercise clothing options during pregnancy? Look no further! We’ve partnered with AFTER9 to bring you some of the best fitting, comfortable and stylish fitness wear for your childbearing years!
We love the freedom and fun that summer brings, but there’s something about the structure and routine of fall fitness that we crave! Find out why Fitmama Strong Durham thinks fall is a great time to get fit!
Ideally, a new mama will gradually work into a fitness routine at her own pace and comfort level. We encourage all of our members to focus rehab for optimal core & pelvic floor function postpartum regardless of how baby was born (BONUS Points to all of you who start this during pregnancy- we call this PRE-Hab!)
Durham Region has lots of of great summer activities to build memories with our kids that aren't necessarily expensive. Hopefully, they'll keep everyone active and engaged and will keep those two little words ‘I’m bored’ to a minimum.
We love the summer, but here are some best practices to follow when exercising with your baby outside!
We know you feel like your core has disappeared since having your baby! So, we've got three suggestions to help you connect with your core again.
The first step to a strong core begins with better breathing mechanics. Try this Fitmama Favourite mobility drill to help reduce low back tension, improve ribcage mobility and back expansion.