Hitting the gym may not be your first priority during pregnancy, especially if your hormones leave you craving a cheeseburger and a nap on the couch. But your doctor might actually encourage you to ...

A free, ongoing prenatal fitness class demonstrates how effective fitness can be to mothers' health and well-being as well as babies'. "This class is a workout and a support group for pregnant women," ...

If you're a huge Peloton fan and you're also expecting a baby, get excited, because Peloton heard your requests and is now offering prenatal fitness classes. Head Peloton instructor and NASM-certified ...

During pregnancy some women begin to question themselves if it is a good idea continuing with exercise. For some time, everyone had the idea expectant mothers shouldn’t exercise or make certain ...

“Pretend these two 8-pound weights are newborn twins,” commands my fitness instructor as she hoists dumbbells above her waist. Between a few huffs and puffs, she ups the ante, adding, “Your baby will ...

Wrapped in a buoyant water noodle, I sculled and jogged in the deep end of the lap pool at the Westside YMCA. Each step felt effortless as I moved back and forth in the chlorinated water. At the same ...

You know you’re in good hands when you take a class at this well-loved Peabody facility, where owner Elis Mimmo and her team specialize exclusively in pre- and postnatal fitness classes. The gym’s ...

The South Montgomery County YMCA's prenatal fitness class, Fit for Two, is tailored to meet the needs of the expectant mother. The class includes water aerobics, yoga and group discussions on prenatal ...