When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

Fitness influencer Krissy Cela kept training right up until the birth of her son, Arlo, in October 2024 - German Vizcarra/EvolveYou It’s commonly said that pregnant women should lift as little as ...

Pregnancy transforms you physically, emotionally, and mentally. Rest is necessary, but staying active with safe, mindful movement supports strength, flexibility, and overall health. This blog ...

Methods 10 healthy pregnant (26.4±3.2 weeks gestation) and 10 healthy non-pregnant individuals were recruited (34.8±6 and 33.5±2.9 years, respectively). At least 48 hours after baseline strength ...

The offspring of mice who exercised regularly while pregnant had better stress resilience and improved insulin sensitivity into adulthood when compared to the offspring of sedentary mouse mothers, ...

Wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest: the symptoms of an asthma attack can be scary, especially for children. But, a new study suggests that pregnant women may have some agency over ...

Winter can make exercising feel like a real challenge when you’re pregnant. The cold air and early sunsets might make you want to just curl up under a warm blanket all day. Going outside or even ...