How ADORABLE is our customer Amanda? Thank you for sharing with us! “The first day I wore them my husband said, ‘Honey, your butt looks great!!!’ At 8 months pregnant this was very nice to hear & I’m convinced it was …
There are tons of amazing brands mentioned here, including us! Rachel Florio-Urso, the Celebrity Baby Trend Expert, wore our apparel all throughout her pregnancy (that’s her, below!) and looks amazing in this video clip, just six weeks after her beautiful Brooke was born!...
Congratulations, you made it! Here’s the 5th installment in our prenatal exercise video series!
This week’s video includes exercises done in an all-fours position, which is a comfortable position for a lot of moms. We’re doing total body work today...
Welcome to week 3! Once again, perinatal exercise specialist Jennifer Johnson has developed a series of prenatal exercises for our For Two Fitness® moms.
Strengthening your upper back is important during pregnancy, so we start off this set of exercises...
If you’re just joining us for the first time, here’s a little background. To jumpstart the New Year, perinatal exercise specialist Jennifer Johnson has developed a series of prenatal exercises for our For Two Fitness moms...
To jumpstart the New Year, perinatal exercise specialist Jennifer Johnson has developed a series of prenatal exercises for our For Two Fitness® moms. We will be posting a new video each week, so be sure to check back for your next workout.
This first set of exercises will increase your endurance, lower body strength and help reduce back pain...
Today we are thrilled to share an amazing giveaway opportunity with all of our expecting mamas – to offer you the ultimate variety in prenatal fitness programs and style. WIN a copy of Sara Haley’s Expecting More™ DVD and a For Two Fitness® tank of your choice (MSRP $90)!..
Today we are happy to feature guest blogger Allison Whitman, who recently added a new baby to her already busy household of a husband, two dogs and a lizard. She loves fitness…talking about it, working out, finding more information to devour. You can find her blog at www.allisongettingfit.wordpress.com, on Facebook and on Twitter @allisonwhitman. This reflection on fitness during pregnancy was written in early November, just days before Allison’s due date, and in the midst of the widespread power failures associated with Hurricane Sandy...
Today we are lucky to feature an inspirational mama-to-be (she’s 8 months pregnant now, and still racing!) and Atlanta native, as she shares her pregnancy fitness tips with us! Nichole knows the power of effort and commitment, yet her blog is a really fun read. Get a glimpse below…
Below is an article written on The Stir, causing a stir about Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and her choice to decline being photographed for the cover of Fortune magazine when she was very pregnant. Is this a “diss to motherhood”? Read on and weigh in! And be sure to visit TheStir.com for the full article and all controversial the comments…
Sara Haley is an international fitness expert dedicated to sharing one of the necessities for maintaining a healthy lifestyle – getting your sweat on! Armed with over twenty years of fitness and dance training, Sara specializes in functional training, prenatal exercise and dance methodology. She has been a Reebok Global Master Trainer since 2008, as well as a Creative Consultant for JUKARI, the branded workout series between Reebok and Cirque du Soleil. Additionally, her impressive resume includes consulting for numerous international publications, training celebrities, and choreographing and starring in over ten fitness DVDs...
Stroller fitness is a great way to bond with baby, get some fresh air, and get your exercise in! Today, Inspired by Family Magazine brings us a guest post. Enjoy these stroller exercises with Alaina Holland – she will take your walk/jog to another level!
Toning Stroller Exercises
1) Marry Me Lunge: glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, abdominals...
Thank you, guest blogger Sarah Canney for this wonderful piece on running with a stroller! Read on to see how to get the most from your jogging stroller experience…
Since my daughter, Sophia was big enough to ride in my jogging stroller we have been running together. Over the past two-and-a-half years we have logged many miles, from small trips around the block to a ten miler and every distance in between...
Today, we are happy to present guest blogger Katie Moore, who shares with us her tips for preparing for a healthy delivery. Read on for some great ideas and links to important resources…
No two pregnancies are alike, and no two women will experience the same symptoms while waiting for the newest member of her family to arrive. While some of this comes down to unavoidable issues, like age at conception, fitness level, previous medical problems, and the complexities of biochemistry, there are steps that can be taken to make pregnancy a happier experience...
Today, we are honored to share a touching perspective from a local Los Angeles mom. Although not specifically about fitness, if you love “Chicken Soup for the Soul” or Oprah, you’ll enjoy this moving post about parenting, hopes, dreams, and reality…
Recently, my local online mom group (Peachhead.com) had a thread discussing a Washingtonian article about Type-A parenting.How well-educated parents, eager to make sure their children are well ahead of the pack, were Tiger-parenting or helicopter-hovering over their kids...
Pregnancy Awareness Month Giveaway with Josie Maran Cosmetics!
The beauty maven, supermodel, and mother has partnered with us for a fantastic giveaway of some of her vey best, 100% natural skin care and beauty items. Open to US mailing addresses, contest ends 5/30. Check out this prize, valued at over $100…
Today we are sharing a post from WebMD.com. After all, it’s Pregnancy Awareness Month, and we want our mamas to be aware! Apparently, despite the research that shows exercise is generally safe and usually beneficial during pregnancy, many women still have fears about it hurting their babies. Read on to get the facts, and be sure to visit WebMD for the original post, full story including all the great links. And hey, don’t you think their model would look much better in a fun For Two Fitness tank?...
Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the gorgeous supermodel and beauty maven Josie Maran for a fitness series on her personal blog Chicological! Josie is the founder of her amazing eco-friendly, all-natural cosmetics line....
Our CEO had the opportunity to review the MomBod FITsplint, created by fitness expert Celeste Goodson. Here’s what she thinks:
Like many of you, I enjoy great belly support for a variety of activities. During my day-to-day, I love a good supportive tank. During my workouts, I love a great sports-specific support band, and between my last pregnancy and this one (I’m 22 weeks now), I’ve tried a few! When Celeste offered to send me a MomBod FITsplint, I was excited. When I tried it on and took it for a test run, I was delighted! This product is really fabulous. Here’s why...
Do pregnant mothers really “risk public scorn” to get their roots touched up?
It has been more than 10 years since I was pregnant for the first time, and six since I was pregnant for the last time (seriously, the last time). I do recall that drinking was discouraged, along with the consumption of coffee, soft cheeses and sushi...
Need retail therapy? Pregnancy and Newborn editors chose us for their “Retail Therapy” favorite in the April issue, on newsstands now...
In other news, we’ve been hearing your requests, and we finally are in production for the new Ultimate Maternity Capri Tights! They are available for pre-order now, and will be ready to ship in about two weeks. Here’s a great action shot of model and pro volleyball player...
Once again, here’s our guest blogger Hollie, who fortunately has had her baby and is no longer suffering as she describes below. Read on to learn more about a challenging condition of pregnancy, and be inspired!
Dig a Little Deeper
I have noticed, out in the blogosphere and on various social media outlets, that there are basically two kinds of sharers. The first kind shares only...