Looking for information about breast/chest feeding? Here are FITMOM’s Six Tips for Breast/Chest feeding success!
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Featuring one of our Fitmama Strong favourites: the Reverse Jumping Jack
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There 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?
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Featuring the our staple exercise, the Plank with an added Shoulder Tap! Choose the level that works for your stage of recovery.
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Inevitably, we sometimes overindulge during the holidays. Here are some tips to help you manage holiday parties so that you don’t leave feeling stuffed!
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It's my birthday and I thought I'd share some things that you might not know about me. Happy reading!
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Ostepathy… 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.
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Spring is finally coming! And, each year when spring comes, FITMOM's Get FIT for Summer with UNLIMITED Classes Promotion comes with it! It's the time of year when all fitness providers are working hard to convince you to join their classes/gym, so you're likely trying to figure out: WHY should I join FITMOM and register for this promotion?
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It's time! All of the FITMOM Ottawa classes are moving outside to the parks! Here are few things you might want to know...
What should I bring? What if it rains? When are classes cancelled? All of the important info!
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Leading a healthy life can be hard when a new baby is welcomed into your world. Learn FITMOM's four suggestions for establishing healthy routines and habits.
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Fitmama Strong Ottawa’s One Minute Sanity Savers! You can do anything for one minute… help reset and refocus using some of these Mama Minute suggestions.
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Are 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!
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Tips to help keep your baby cool and comfortable on the hot summer days.
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Celebrating 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!
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Babies 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.
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Are you expecting a baby, but not sure what to expect? Here are a few things you can do to help prepare you for one of the biggest events of your life - birthing a baby!
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It'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!
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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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