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…
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,…
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…
Happy February, and welcome to American Hearth Health month! We often look at February with the lens of LOVE, let’s take those lenses for a moment and look inward. The love you give yourself includes taking care of yourself…heart and soul. As a new mom-to-be, or a newly postpartum mom, the ripple affects to your…
May is Pregnancy Awareness Month and we, at FIT4MOM, are thrilled to provide education and inspiration in the realm of prenatal fitness! There are so many myths around whether it is “ok” to workout during pregnancy and fears associated with that myth. We are living in a wonderful time where research has shown that it…
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…