Prenatal Exercise Myths

For many people pregnancy is an ideal time to establish healthy habits regarding exercise and nutrition. We are breaking down the myths that still persist when it comes to exercising during pregnancy.

Durham, Fitness, Prenatal, Health and WellnessAugust 8, 2018pregnancy, prenatal fitness, prenatal exercise, exercise during pregnancy, healthy pregnancy

Yoga for Strength and Injury Prevention

Yoga is a great activity to include in your regular fitness routine to help keep you limber and strong and is known to increase flexibility, agility and strength. Try out some of our favourite yoga poses and see how you feel!

Durham, Fitness, Health and Wellness, Postnatal, PrenatalNovember 28, 2017Yoga, prenatal yoga, yoga poses, durham region, yoga practice, yoga for strength

Fitmama Strong Durham's Top 5 Recommended Reads for Pregnant People

Learn what Fitmama Strong Durham's Favourite resources are for Pregnancy!

PrenatalAugust 8, 2016pregnancy, Prenatal

Is it safe to exercise when pregnant?

Most low-risk pregnancies benefit from regular exercise.

Uncategorized, Prenatal, Health and Wellness, FitnessApril 7, 2015FITMOM+Baby Oshawa, FITMOM+Baby Pickering, Lamaze Childbirth Classes Whitby, mom and baby classes durham region, mom and baby yoga Pickering, Prenatal Yoga Oshawa, Prenatal Yoga Whitby

How does exercise help prepare your body for labour?

One of the greatest advantages people who exercise during pregnancy has to a non-exercising counterpart is an increase in their endorphin levels during labour. Find out how regular exercise in pregnancy can support you in your labour and birth.

Prenatal, Fitness, Health and Wellness, DurhamJanuary 19, 2015attachment parenting, exercise, FITMOM+Baby Oshawa, FITMOM+Baby Pickering, Lamaze Childbirth Classes Whitby, Prenatal Yoga Oshawa, Prenatal Yoga Whitby

5 reasons to Join our FITMOM2B Classes

Current Canadian Guidelines recommend that low-risk pregnant people get 150 min of moderate exercise each week. Are you getting enough?

Uncategorized, Fitness, PrenatalSeptember 7, 2014FITMOM+Baby Oshawa, FITMOM+Baby Pickering, health and wellness, pregnancy, Prenatal Yoga Oshawa, Prenatal Yoga Whitby

Ten Reasons to Practice Yoga During Pregnancy

People who are physically active and practice yoga during their pregnancy positively impact the health of their baby not only during pregnancy, but after the birth as well. Here are our top ten reasons why prenatal yoga should be included in your pregnancy movement plan.