Sleep can be hard to come by for new mamas! We already know that exercise is one of the most important things you can do to help you sleep more, but here are a few other strategies to help you get a better night’s sleep!
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Rates of Exertion... are you pushing yourself enough during your workouts? Try using the scale to measure how hard you're working during your workouts and learn where you need to be to see the results you're looking for!
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Options for staying fit in Ottawa during the spring, while staying dry and safe.
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If you're thinking about your fitness plans for the new year, here are five tips to help get you started, motivated and accountable throughout the year.
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There's nothing like the birth of a new baby: little fingers, tiny toes and the insanely addictive smell of a newborn. Well intending family members, friends and colleagues are usually just itching for a chance to visit and meet the new bundle of joy. Here are FITMOM's Best Practices when Visiting a Mom with a New Baby
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November is MAMA month: Mental Health and Motherhood Awareness. Join us as we share personal stories, resources and articles to help improve education and understanding about the mental wellness of women and mothers.
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Celebrating SIX years! Here's what FITMOM means to me...
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Have you just had a baby? When you're ready to gently move again, here are three of our favourite basic movements you can begin with!
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Summer is a time that can wreak havoc on your fitness & nutrition plans as you enjoy holiday, fun and unstructured time. If this is the case for you, here are some great reasons why the fall is the perfect time to get fit!
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This past weekend I was given the chance to have, not one, but many, mud baths. Given that mud in all the wrong places isn't really that appealing to me, I nearly said no
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If you're just starting out with a running program (or any fitness program for that matter!) after having a baby, here are a few tips to help you stay motivated and injury free.
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Congratulations, you’re having a baby! There’s so much information about exercising during pregnancy, you may be wondering what to follow? Read on to find out facts vs fiction, as we bust some important prenatal exercise myths!
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The beginning of a year is a popular time for many people to set goals for the year ahead, especially when it comes to their own health and fitness. Read on for our 10 best tips to help you stay on the right path for success!
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2015 has been such a fun and rewarding year and I've thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all of the women who participated in the FITMOM 2B, FITMOM & Baby, FITMOM Stroller Strength and FITWOMAN classes. It has been my pleasure to offer a variety of workouts, both indoors and outdoors and to see so many of you achieve or surpass your fitness goals, becoming stronger and healthier each week.
Here are a few of the highlights from 2015, a year that saw me celebrate 5 years as FITMOM Ottawa's owner, 10 years of FITMOM in Ottawa and 15 years since FITMOM's inception!