Fitness & Exercise Activities for Moms

Getting into shape and feeling better about yourself is easier than you think. Try these simple exercise strategies and physical fitness activities to start your new workout routine.

The Importance of Exercise Learn about different types of physical activity, and the benefits of keeping healthy and in shape. Why Bother Exercising? Exercising Regularly Your Body's Metabolism Your Body Craves Exercise Taking Care of Yourself with Exercise Fitting Exercise into Your Schedule Women's Weight Concerns and Body Image Workouts and Your Body Lift Well, Play Hard Aerobic Exercise Training Bone Health and Osteoporosis Optimum Athletic Performance Sports-Specific Injuries Aerobic/Cardio Exercise More on Exercising for Weight Loss Workouts and the Gym See which workout best fits your busy lifestyle. What's an Appropriate Exercise Program? Why Short Workouts Can Work for You The 15-Minute Cardio Workout The 30-Minute Cardio Workout Top 5 Exercise Myths Learning Gym Lingo Touring the Gym Equipment Do You Need a Personal Trainer? Exercising Common Sense at the Gym Weight Training Include weight training in your routing for a more balanced workout regimen. Strength Training: Get Strong The 15-Minute Strength-Training Workout Introduction to Weight Training Developing a Weight Training Program Strength Training The Benefits of Weight Lifting Cardiovascular Workouts + Weight Training The Five Tibetan Exercises Weight Training for Sports Stretching Learn the importance of stretching and how to do it correctly before and after workouts. Beginning a Stretching Program Stretches Stretching Flexibility and Stretching Avoiding Injuries During Exercise Expectant Mothers Learn the benefits of save exercise during pregnancy. The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy The Unwritten Rules of Exercise and Pregnancy New Challenges During Pregnancy That Can Interfere with Being Active Pregnancy Fitness Specific Sports Guidelines for Pregnancy Weight Gain During Pregnancy Pregnancy: What to Eat and What to Avoid Pregnancy: Giving the OK to Exercise Pregnancy: Finding the Right Exercise New Moms Find tips on how to "get your body back" after giving birth. Fitness After Childbirth Working Out with Babies and Toddlers Postpartum: Starting to Exercise Again Keep Active as a Family with Hiking Adventures