Ten Reasons to Exercise During Pregnancy

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!

Prenatal, Fitness, DurhamJennifer RogersFebruary 6, 2025baby, durham region, exercise, fitness, motherhood, pregnancy, prenatal, Prenatal Fitness

Ready to Start a New Exercise Routine?

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.

Fitness, Health and Wellness, Postnatal, CommunityJennifer RogersJanuary 15, 2025New to Fitness, Start Slow, Mom and baby fitness, Working outComment

Breast/Chest Feeding

Looking for information about breast/chest feeding? Here are Fitmama Strong Durham's Six Tips for Breast/Chest feeding success!

Postnatal, Health and Wellness, Community, PrenatalSeptember 4, 2024breastfeeding, support, mom and baby, FITMOM+Baby, FITMOM2B

Put Yourself First

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!

Community, Fitness, Health and WellnessJennifer RogersJuly 3, 2024self care, hydrate, create community, social connections, exercise, fitness, mindfulness, routine, healthy sleep

Ready for Impact?

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.

Fitness, Health and Wellness, PostnatalJennifer RogersMay 27, 2024high impact, low impact, running, fitness, mama and baby exerciseComment

How to get More Exercise when you're a New Parent...

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!

Fitness, Health and Wellness, Community, PostnatalJennifer RogersJanuary 5, 2024exercise, postpartum recovery, movement, 10 tips, fitmama strong, live, schedule workouts, self care, postpartum fitnessComment

Easing the Transition from One Baby to Two

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.

Postnatal, CommunityJennifer RogersNovember 16, 2023transitions, one to two babies, changes, babywearingComment

What is Functional Training?

Functional training is really about optimizing normal/typical human movement patterns so you can move comfortably and pain free throughout the day.

Fitness, Health and Wellness, Postnatal, PrenatalJennifer RogersNovember 10, 2023functional training, fitness, postpartum recovery, postpartum fitness, everyday movements

3 Exercises for Pregnancy

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!

Prenatal, Durham, FitnessJennifer RogersSeptember 6, 2023Prenatal Fitness, prenatal yoga, exercise during pregnancy, healthy pregnancy, durham region, oshawa, whitby

Why we Love Group Fitness

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.

Fitness, Prenatal, Postnatal, Durham, CommunityJennifer RogersJuly 17, 2023health and wellness, mom and baby classes durham region, mom and baby fitness durham region, Motivated Mondays, Motivation, Prenatal Yoga Oshawa, group fitness, prenatal fitness, mom and baby workouts, building your community, motivation

Ready, Set, Birth!

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.

Prenatal, Health and Wellness, FitnessJennifer RogersMay 8, 2023healthy pregnancy, pregnancy, preparing for birth, childbirth education, Lamaze Childbirth Classes Whitby, prenatal education, prenatal fitness

3 Benefits of Exercising with 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.

Postnatal, Fitness, Health and Wellness, CommunityJennifer RogersApril 17, 2023fitness, health and wellness, mom and baby classes durham region, mom and baby exercise, babywearing fitness, babywearing