Fertile and Fit: Best Prenatal Workout Tools Originally posted by Amy Tara Koch on bumpitupstyle.com Fudge, not fitness, is usually top of mind when you are pregnant. But, let me tell you from experience, exercise makes a huge impact on how you gain the baby weight. I hardly exercised in my first pregnancy and the…
Moms, we know this time of year is filled with such joy, laughter and get-togethers. Because of this limited “extra” time, fitness is often placed on the back burner. Keeping active during this crazy time may seem like a luxury, at FIT4MOM, we see it as a necessity! Carving out time for you to workout…
It’s difficult to overstate how profoundly a woman’s body changes during pregnancy. While nature does a pretty good job of restoring your old self, there are still steps you should take to recover during the postpartum period. Prioritize weight management after delivery. Focus on gradual weight loss with a good nutrition plan. This is far…
We have all suffered from it, the painful, stop everything, nothing else matters I’m having a LEG CRAMP, OWWWW! The pain is excruciating, and it takes 110% of your focus in that moment, but it feels like forever. Heck, I even have trouble breathing or catching my breath sometimes with the dreaded leg cramp! And…
During my first pregnancy, I ate a full meal every time I felt the slightest twinge of hunger and gained more than 50 pounds. And it was scary! I felt like my body was completely out of control. I knew that my job was to nurture the new life inside of me, but the changes…
Pre and postnatal exercise specialist and mom of two, Sara Haley, celebrates Pregnancy Awareness Month with us by sharing some of her favorite tips for exercising through pregnancy. Sara knows that it gets hard to stay motivated to exercise throughout your pregnancy but she assures us that moving your body every day in some way…
How long will it take to get my body back? This is the question we are asked daily in our FIT4MOM business. There is so much pressure to get our pre baby bodies back. Our thought is that it took 9 months for your body to change, so you should give it that much time…
Anna & Alisa started Pregnancy Awareness Month from their friendship which started as yoga students and then teachers at Golden Bridge Yoga Center in Hollywood. They created a prenatal yoga DVD (Anna Getty’s Divine Mother) and from that experience and the feedback from women taking their prenatal yoga and mommy and me classes, they…
All right mommies-to-be… it’s time to quit eating that pint of Ben & Jerry’s and get off the couch! All kidding aside, you undoubtedly know that exercise is one key ingredient in your anti-aging arsenal. Staying active, flexible and fit is essential to your health, and your well-being. So it should come as no…
Team PAM are HUGE advocates for prenatal yoga. Pregnancy yoga is a wonderful way to strengthen not only your heart center in terms of expanding yourself and the love you will be giving and receiving but actually strengthening your heart. It is a great way to keep your body toned and to prepare your mind…
Another Pregnancy Awareness Month has officially come to a close. Excuse us while we wipe away a few tears. Sniff, sniff. We were honored to be able to share so many wonderful pieces of advice and tips from the amazing experts who contributed to each of our focus topics, Education, Nurture, Exercise and Nutrition. Hopefully…
Prenatal Exercise builds stamina! In honor of February’s Heart Health Month, I share with you how to keep yourself and your baby healthy during pregnancy! We are fortunate enough to now know that exercise is a wonderful thing for both mom and baby during pregnancy. Gone are the days of yore, when pregnancy was seen…
We get this question occasionally at FIT4MOM. There are myths or old wives tales that working out when you are breastfeeding is not advised. The concern is that exercising could affect the quantity or quality of the breast milk. Here are the facts… Moderate exercise will not affect the quality of your breast milk –…
Pregnant women have a reputation for being hungry and for good reason. When you are pregnant you are not quite eating for two, but it takes a lot of energy to grow this little one. Hunger hits pregnant women hard and you may feel nauseous, tired, and shaky all at once. Nutritious snacking can help…
The baby belly is an inevitable left-over of pregnancy. You are given a precious new baby and a not so precious pooch. The mid section is the number one most requested body part to change after having a baby. This is hard to do when you consider that you are not supposed to be dieting,…
The years we spend mothering small children can be some of the most exciting and joyful, and let’s be honest, some of the most stressful and sleepless. As parents, we don’t usually have concentrated periods of solitude to explore yoga and meditation, but this doesn’t mean that it can’t be part of our lives. One…
Happy Breastfeeding Awareness Month! When PAM asked me, Sara Haley, to share a vlog about breastfeeding, the timing was kind of ironic because I had just finished weaning my second son. So I thought that the best vlog for me to do would be to share with you the Top 6 Reasons I Miss Breastfeeding….
Strollerstrides East Cooper franchise (Colorado) You may have been shocked after the birth of your baby by the look of your belly. Besides the loose skin, you are also looking at loose abdominal muscles. Your muscles had to stretch and loosen up in order to accommodate your baby. Many women during their pregnancy experience…
“Nesting during pregnancy is the over whelming desire to get your home ready for your new baby”. ~American Pregnancy Association Have you ever thought about your body as a “place” to get ready for your new baby? Please don’t get me wrong…I am certainly not comparing your beautiful growing body to a house. Your body…
It may not seem realistic to take time for an hour 1/2 yoga class, or even to steal away for 10 minutes silent deep breathing these days, but I want to share with you 3 easy ways to create the best parent-wellness for you right now! The key is recognizing small frequent opportunities to incorporate…
The flowers are blooming and the sun is shining…it’s time to take your fitness, and growing baby, outside! Staying active throughout your pregnancy is such an important part of staying healthy and for your baby’s well being. The fresh air can be such a wonderful addition to your exercise regime, not to mention the vitamin…