Prenatal, Postpartum, Babywearing, Circuit Training and More: Fitness & Yoga for Mamas and Families
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Welcome to Fitmama Strong Online! We’re so happy that you’ve found us here.
We’re here to help you feel your best during pregnancy, the transition to parenthood and during your parenting journey.
Start With Us early in your pregnancy to build your physical strength, improve your confidence, and learn about all things related to pregnancy, parenting and the postpartum experience.
After baby we invite you to Grow With Us as you improve your strength and endurance for parenthood. We offer fun, safe and effective workouts that will help you recover and rebuild after birth. Regardless of what program you choose, we’re here to support you at each stage!
I am so grateful and appreciative for my experiences with Fitmama and the whole team there. From my prenatal class to their online classes now, they've made it so easy and fun to be active. They're always adding new classes, new routines, and they make them so fun to attend. Thank you to Sue and Jen for offering such a thoughtful space that makes me work hard!
- Maryn
So happy to have found this baby and me exercise option! The in person classes were fun and a great way to feel less isolated as a new mom. The synchronous and asynchronous classes included with the class fee were a big bonus and made getting in shape on maternity leave an attainable goal. Thank you to Sue for always responding to any questions with super speed.
- Anne
I’m currently finishing up my 2nd session with Sue in Ottawa with Fitmama Strong Ottawa. I’ve had a great experience and have met some lovely moms and babies. This session I have started to add their online classes to my routine, which has been great in helping me get back into shape as well as build back up my flexibility. They are always looking to improve the experience, this session they have added a Flow class which has been wonderful. I would highly recommend any and all classes both in person and online. In person sign ups go quick so make sure you’re on the list beforehand. Thanks Sue and team!
- Kalaigh
I participated in the stroller fit class while on mat leave and loved it! It was a great way to get outside, get exercise, and be social. The movements were easy to adapt to where my little ones and I were at. I've since continued to do the online classes (live and recorded), which are easy to fit into my busy schedule. I really enjoy both the workout and the sense of community.
- Laura
Fitmama Strong Online has been my sole workout subscription/membership since Summer 2021! It is very reasonably priced, super convenient and fun! The 30 min workouts varying at noon, evenings and Saturday mornings is the perfect mix to get in 5 days a week of movement. Sue and her fellow instructors are all super engaging and accommodating and manage to get me sweating and laughing! So if you’re like me and need to pay a little bit to stay accountable and to be live and with other people to be socially motivated - then this is for you!
- Corrie
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Welcome to Fitmama Strong Online! Get to know your Fitmama Strong Owners a little better and read on for a few fun facts they’ve shared that you may not have known about them!
Is baby nearly here? Overwhelmed with all of the lists that come with having a baby? We’ve got you covered when it comes to packing your hospital or birth centre bag for the big day!
Are you eager to get back to running after having a baby? Read about how we recommend you progress back to running during the postpartum period.
Keeping 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!
Getting back to exercise after having a baby isn’t easy! Many people aren’t sure where to even begin. So, we’ve put together a few tips to help you get started in your postpartum recovery and your return to fitness.
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 prenatal exercise myths!
Have you just had a baby? When you're ready to move again, Fitmama Strong Online is here to suggest a few basic exercises you can begin with!
Why stay fit? Sue, from Fitmama Strong Ottawa, spends lots of her time motivating others to improve their level of fitness, so she’s sharing some of her reasons for working out and staying fit!
Sleep can be hard to come by for new mamas, so we enlisted the help of Erin Junker from The Happy Sleep Company to help you get a better night's sleep. We all agree that exercise is one of the most important things you can do to help you sleep more, so we suggest these strategies to help add exercise into your day after your baby is born.
Do you have a baby on the way, but aren’t 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!
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.
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!
Fitmama Strong Online’s One Minute Sanity Savers! You can do anything for one minute… help reset and refocus using some of these Mama Minutes.
When you have a baby, walking with your stroller often becomes a natural part of your day. It’s great to get some fresh air and move your body, so when you’re ready, try adding these three movements to your stroller walks. They’ll help you regain your strength and balance post pregnancy!
Feeling stiff and achy isn’t uncommon these days. Maybe it’s from sitting at a desk all day, or holding and lifting fussy babies and toddlers. Try adding these simple stretches into your day to help your body get some TLC.
We’ve figured out which workout items would give our members the best online workout class experience and we’re sharing them with you!
Are you thinking about gearing up your fitness regime now that your baby has arrived? Here are a few tips to help you work fitness into your post baby life!
Pregnant and confused about the type of healthcare you want and need? We’ve broken it down for you with this blog post where you’ll find information about how to choose your primary healthcare provider and secondary resources to help support you through your pregnancy!
We hear all about the challenges our members face as their bodies change throughout pregnancy, and these are the three we hear about the most! So, we’ve put together some recommendations for movement that will help alleviate these issues during pregnancy and beyond.
Pregnant? Just had a baby? If your answer is yes, you’re about to hear lots of info about your pelvic floor! Our blog post is a great start to introduce you to just what we mean when we talk about the pelvic floor.
Pregnant and about to give birth? We’re sharing some of our favourite ways your partner or doula can support you and help you manage pain during labour and delivery. Using these techniques can help reduce the need for pain medication as you’re better equipped to manage the pain associated with childbirth.
It’s time to have a baby! Labouring and delivering a baby is a stressful time and there may be some decisions to make that weren’t expected when planning your birth. Use this handy acronym to help you and your partner make more informed decisions.
Our bodies change so much during pregnancy and often that change is accompanied by a few aches and pains. Try this stretch to help alleviate some of those discomforts that are associated with pregnancy!
If you’re expecting a baby, you might be working on putting your Healthcare Team in place. A Doula is a great resource to consider. Read on to find out why we love prenatal and postpartum Doulas!
Did you know we often refer to the immediate postpartum phase as the Fourth Trimester? We spend lots of time talking about pregnancy, so this post is dedicated to navigating those first few weeks AFTER baby is born.
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 mamas should incorporate their baby into their fitness plans. Why do you love exercising with your baby?
Walking is one of the easiest and most convenient ways for a new mom to make physical activity a part of her daily routine. At Fitmama Strong Online, we know first hand the positive and transformative impact regular exercise has on our mood, sleeping patterns and self-esteem, since we hear it from our members all of the time!