How To Get More Exercise When You're A Parent

Making movement part of your day as a parent can feel impossible, but it doesn’t have to mean long workouts or perfect routines. From postpartum recovery and baby-friendly fitness to short workouts and realistic expectations, these 10 simple strategies can help you build consistency, prioritize your health, and move your body in ways that fit your season of life.

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New Postpartum Exercise Guidelines

The new 2025 Canadian Postpartum Movement Guidelines move away from the traditional “six-week clearance” and instead recommend a gradual, individualized, symptom-based return to exercise after birth.

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Five Tips to Ease into Fitness!

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!

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Benefits of Exercising with Your Baby

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?

Mom and Baby, Health and Wellness, Babywearing, Community, OnlineSusan McDonaldApril 5, 2020