There are SO many great reasons to exercise with your baby! We’ve narrowed it down to our top four favourite reasons why we think mammas should incorporate their baby into their fitness plans. Why do you love exercising with your baby?

Building Muscle

Should I use heavier weights? Or can I lessen the load? Find out what the current research says about lifting lighter weights. Spoiler alert: It’s not a bad thing!

Postnatal, Fitness, Prenatal, DurhamOctober 21, 2019lifting weights, building muscle, workout, fitness, mom and baby, online fitness

Helping Mamas Stay Healthy

Leading a healthy life can be hard when a new baby is welcomed into your world. Learn Fitmama Strong Durham’s top four suggestions for establishing healthy routines and habits once baby has arrived.

Health and Wellness, Postnatal, FitnessFebruary 24, 2019

Five Tips to Ease in to Fitness!

Are you thinking about gearing up your fitness regime? Here are a few tips to help you work fitness into your life!

A Mama Minute

Feeling overwhelmed? We want to help you take a Mama Minute. Here are ten one-minute sanity savers for mamas! Pick one and try it for One Minute to help you reset and feel more grounded.

Health and Wellness, Postnatal, Prenatal, CommunityNovember 6, 2018sanity savers, mama minute, mental wellness

Working Out After the Birth of Your Baby

Working out after baby is more complicated than you might expect! Read on to learn our best practices for getting active in the postpartum period. Spoiler alert: We want you to start slowly!

Prenatal Fitness Q&A

We’re answering some of your burning questions about exercising during your pregnancy! Read on to learn more, including three movements you should consider removing from your prenatal fitness routine.

Fitness, Prenatal, Health and WellnessJennifer RogersAugust 29, 2018

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.

How to keep baby cool this summer

As the weather heats up you may be looking for some suggestions to keep your baby cool this summer!

PostnatalJennifer RogersJuly 4, 2018

Using your stroller for a cardio & strength workout

Gentle, short walks are usually ok soon after birth, but it's always best to check with your care provider first and to listen to your body especially in the first 6-12 weeks postpartum. Start with 10-15 minute sessions gradually building up to 30 minutes of consistent walking.

FITMOM+Baby Classes, Durham, Community, PostnatalJennifer RogersMay 7, 2018

FITMOM Durham's 5 Tips for a healthy & active 2018!

UncategorizedDecember 11, 2017

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!