Image by Ingrid Franz Moriarty OK so you are pregnant for the first time, or you are in the throes of postpartum bliss and sleep deprivation. Perhaps you are parenting three kids under the age of 5. Mom’s, that’s what you are. Whether the bun is still in the oven or not! The transition…
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…
Fact : One in four babies born in the United States are born cesarean section. (That’s about 1 million deliveries per year) Cesareans have been part of human culture since ancient times. According to Greek mythology Apollo removed Asclepius, from his mother’s abdomen. The term is commonly believed to be derived from birth of…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
Lisa Druxman is a fitness expert and a mom on a mission, that is for sure. Founder of Stroller Strides and Fit4Mom, Lisa has been a Pregnancy Awareness Month Lisa Druxman is a fitness expert and a mom on a mission, that is for sure. Founder of Stroller Strides and Fit4Mom, Lisa has been a…
Summertime means hotter weather and hotter workouts. It’s important, especially if pregnant, to stay safe by drinking enough water and wearing proper clothing. Hyperthermia (abnormally high body temperature) is not uncommon during pregnancy. Hyperthermia is usually caused from fever during an illness. However, it can occur during extremely heavy exercise or prolonged exposure to a…