We have this question come up a lot in our prenatal exercise classes — should I do exercises while lying on my back while I’m pregnant? After the first trimester, as the body gets bigger, most women are no longer
What do you mean, remember to breathe?
Does your fitness instructor remind you how to breathe properly? Isn’t it the most awkward feeling to be told how to breathe, when normally, you just breathe without thinking about it? “In through your nose, out through your mouth, pull
What 8000 Moms Know: The real deal on pregnancy weight gain and exercise
Here’s the real deal: you will either feel like you’ve gained not enough or too much weight. Your weight gain will not be a steady line—you will have a month where you gain 9 lbs and freak out. You will
Babies Benefit From Prenatal Exercise Too!
Now there’s one more reason to exercise during pregnancy. We all know the benefits of a workout for mom: better sleep, boosts energy, faster and easier labor, quicker return to pre-pregnancy shape and stress reduction. New research shows that prenatal
What 8000 Moms Know: The last few pregnant weeks
Last week, I wrote about some of the best advice I’ve heard from Oh Baby! Fitness Moms about preparing for the first few weeks after labor. I’ve also been given a lot of advice on how to remain (relatively) comfortable