The plank is an excellent exercise to strengthen the chest, abdominal and lower back muscles. Senior Oh Baby! Fitness instructor Kathleen Donahoe gives three different variations on this awesome exercise for the core and lower back. Great exercise for pregnant
Modified Push Ups – Great Pregnancy and New Mom Exercise
Push ups are a great exercise to build chest, triceps and abdominal strength. Use this quick modification to make push ups safe for pregnant and new moms. Proper modification taught by Senior Oh Baby! Fitness Instructor, Kathleen Donahoe.
Kegel Exercises – Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor Muscles During Pregnancy
You hear us talk about Kegel Exercises all the time in our prenatal and mom & baby fitness classes. It’s one of the most important exercises you can do before, during and after your pregnancy. Why? Strong pelvic floor muscles
Wall Sits – Building Strength for Labor and Delivery
Oh Baby! Fitness Senior Instructor Kathleen Donahoe leads us through a proper wall sit for pregnant women. Wall sits are a great exercise for building lower back and glute strength during pregnancy. It’s also a great way to prepare for
Outer and Inner Thigh Raises – Build Glutes and Pelvic Floor Strength During Pregnancy
Outer and inner thigh raises work the glutes, thighs and pelvic floor. Engage your abdominal muscles during this exercise for added benefit. Senior Oh Baby! Fitness Instructor Kathleen Donahoe leads you through a demonstration. Watch the video below and let
Common Questions: What’s the best yoga exercise for pregnancy?
There is one yoga pose that almost all pregnant women love- and for good reason. Watch the video below to learn about the cat/cow pose or pelvic tilt and back stretch. This is a favorite among clients for good reason:
Belly Breathing for Labor and Coordinated Pushing Technique – Demonstration Video
Check out our video on Belly Breathing for Labor and Coordinated Pushing. Led by Senior Oh Baby! Fitness Instructor, Kathleen Donahoe. This is a two part exercise. You’ll learn how to perform belly breathing for labor and then move on
Check Out Our New Video: How to Carry a Car Seat Properly
Carrying a car seat incorrectly is the easiest way to injure your back as a new mother. Oh Baby! Fitness Senior Instructor Kathleen Donahoe demonstrates the best and safest way to carry a baby’s car seat. If you’d like more
Hugging Your Baby – How It Can Help You Have a Better Pregnancy
During Oh Baby! Fitness pregnancy classes, our instructors are always asking moms to “hug your baby” or “draw the baby up and in” while exercising. The instructors are cuing clients to engage their abdominal muscles. Contracting the abdominal muscles leads
Hollowing and Half Roll-up – Great Exercise for 6 Weeks After Pregnancy
After you have your baby, the first abdominal exercise you can do is called “hollowing.” It can be combined with the half roll up. Oh Baby! Fitness Senior Instructor Kathleen Donahoe leads you through a safe exercise for new moms