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Feel your best, inside and out! Motherly’s family fitness guide has fun, body-positive exercise ideas to get the whole family moving.

Pregnancy Hormones and Exercise

Adapt your workout routine when your pregnancy hormones are raging.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Why you should strengthen your core *before* getting pregnant

The best time to learn about and connect to the pelvic floor muscles is ideally before pregnancy.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

7 Workout Tools For The New Mom

Space-saving workout gear that won't add to baby's mess.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
Playground Workout

Playground Workout

11 easy exercises moms can do at the playground

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

5 Babywearing Strength Exercises

Muscle-building while babywearing with our friends at BYOB.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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How to Work Out with a Stroller

Stroll into a postpartum fitness routine.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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5 Exercises to Treat Pregnancy Pain

Make your pregnancy more comfortable with these easy moves.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

I Stopped Pole Dancing When I Was Pregnant

5 reasons it’s ok to let go of your former fit self during pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How To Comfortably Exercise While Breastfeeding

6 expert tips for getting back into the swing of things when you're nursing.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How Exercise Can Help Postpartum Depression

A fitness class can do more than get a new mom back in shape.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Tips for Postpartum Body Health

5 nutritional tips to help you feel more adjusted to your postpartum body.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022

The Ugly Side of Running Postpartum

5 things you need to know before your first post-labor run.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

3 Exercises for Your Pelvic Floor

A pelvic floor primer, plus 3 simple moves to keep it in shape.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Mamaste—7 fun, easy yoga poses to add to your day with your little ones

Staying active while mothering is not an easy task. These 7 poses will help you incorporate movement into your day. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

NYC’s Best Prenatal Yoga Teachers Share their Favorite Moves

A portrait series and prenatal vinyasa sequence that will leave you breathless.

Updated Feb. 01, 2023
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The 12-Hour Mom Workout

(Who Needs a Gym When You Have Young Kids?)

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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Mom + baby yoga: 4 best poses to try with baby

Four easy ways to say “Namaste” to your infant.

Updated Dec. 14, 2021
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How to include your little one into your yoga practice—8 mommy + me poses

Forget the yoga mat, the play mat will do just fine! 

Updated Sep. 20, 2022

Wellness Spotlight: Chelsa Crowley

Stowaway’s co-founder lets us in on how she stays healthy during pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021

Running During Pregnancy

6 ways to run safe and strong during pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 11, 2021
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