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

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

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

Are you Lukewarm or Committed? Our Top 3 Tips for creating a healthy habit!

Getting started with a fitness program is easy- sticking with it is hard! Today we share our Top 3 Tips to take you from Lukewarm to Committed!

Health and Wellness, Fitness, Durham, Postnatal, Prenatal, FITMOM+Baby ClassesJennifer RogersFebruary 4, 2022exercise, FITMOM+Baby Oshawa, FITMOM+Baby Pickering, fitness, goal setting, mom and baby classes durham region, Motivated Mondays, Motivation, Prenatal Yoga Oshawa

Mama Needs Sleep!

Sleep can be hard to come by for new mamas! We already know that exercise is one of the most important things you can do to help you sleep more, but here are a few other strategies to help you get a better night’s sleep!

Postnatal, Health and Wellness, FitnessJennifer RogersNovember 19, 2020sleep, mama and baby, exercise, sleep with baby, fitness, Fitmama strong

Walking with your Stroller

Walking is one of the easiest and most convenient ways for a new mom to make physical activity a part of her daily routine. At Fitmama Strong Durham, we know first hand the positive and transformative impact regular exercise has on our mood, sleeping patterns and self-esteem, since we hear it from our members all of the time!

Durham, Fitness, Postnatal, Community, Health and WellnessMay 25, 2020postpartum recovery, mom and baby, exercise, durham region, stroller fitness, stroller strong, walks with baby, Mom and baby fitness, mom and baby exercise

Our Favourite Move this month: Rotator Cuff Openers

FITMOM’s Move of the Month…

Rotator Cuff Openers - Great for both the prenatal and postnatal population!

Fitness, Health and Wellness, Postnatal, PrenatalApril 6, 2020FITMOM+Baby, FITMOM2B, FITWOMAN, fitness, mom and baby, exercise, Move of the Month, Join the motherhood, Which FITMOM are You

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.