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

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

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

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.

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.