Wondering how it all started? Read on for when I first got involved with Fitmama Strong Ottawa and how I came to own and run a prenatal and postpartum fitness business!
Read MoreIt's summer in Ottawa and there are plenty of things to keep you and your children busy! Check out a few of our suggestions to enjoy everything our city has to offer!
Read MoreWe’ve figured out which workout items would give our members the best online workout class experience and we’re sharing them with you!
Read MoreWondering where your butt disappeared to when your baby was born? Here’s a great circuit to help bring it back! When you’re ready to add more resistance, try wearing or holding your baby!
Read MoreKeeping up with a fitness regime on your own is hard enough! Add a baby, and it’s even harder. Our blog post offers tips to help you stay on top of fitness once baby arrives. Because we all know that life with a baby isn’t always predictable!
Read MoreExercising after having a baby can be a totally different experience than pre-baby! At FITMOM, we pride ourselves in helping women learn to exercise safely and effectively in their new postpartum body, so that they can get back to more advanced workouts injury free and without incident.
Read MoreThere are SO many great reasons to exercise with your baby! We’ve narrowed it down to our top four favourite reasons why we think mammas should incorporate their baby into their fitness plans. Why do you love exercising with your baby?
Read MoreOstepathy… What is it? Aside from your primary health care provider (think midwife, OB, family doctor), there are many other health practitioners that can be extremely helpful during pregnancy and in the post partum period. This guest blog post (written by Ottawa Osteopath and Healthy Mumma, Shauna Ironside) highlights what the practice of osteopathy is and how it can help during and after pregnancy.
Read MoreAre you looking for ways to stay fit during your pregnancy? The summertime heat and humidity can be hard to deal with when you're pregnant, so here are some other options you can consider to help you stay in shape when you're working on growing a baby during the summer!
Read MoreCelebrating 7 Years as FITMOM Ottawa's owner feels like a pretty momentous occasion! Thanks to the many, many people who have guided me, advised me, encouraged me and supported me in this journey. I look forward to what the future holds for FITMOM Ottawa!
Read MoreBabies and strollers seem to go hand in hand, so why not get a workout in with both your baby and your stroller? It's convenient, cost effective and most importantly, get's you out of the house for some fresh air. Power walking with your stroller creates resistance and increases the intensity of a regular walk. Daily walks at a moderate intensity will also help increase your metabolism, release more ‘feel good’ endorphins and reduce stress.
Read MoreIt's the summer, the kids are home and regular schedules have been all but forgotten, making it hard to keep up your regular fitness routine. Here are a few ways to can work in some exercise while still hanging out with your kids!
Read MoreOptions for staying fit in Ottawa during the spring, while staying dry and safe.
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