The Motherhood- The Blog

What are the benefits of Yoga during pregnancy? Read this advice from fit mom featured blogger, Amy. 

I’ve always been a pretty active person. I grew up swimming competitively and moved to the most beautiful place on earth, to attend college in Boulder, Colorado. I quickly embraced the active lifestyle of the mountains spending a ton of time skiing, running and hiking, it was in Boulder that I first tried yoga...

How can you get your pre-baby body back? Read this advice from fit mom, Angelena. 

My name is Angelena Riggs, I am the mother of a beautiful little girl. Before I became a stay at home mom I was a full time personal trainer and nutrition coach at Life Time Fitness. So naturally fitness and nutrition are a huge part of my life and I love to help others live a healthy lifestyle too, which is why I started my blog...

Have you wondered if it is safe to lift weights during pregnancy? Read what Cassandra from MrAndMrsWorkout.com says about this hot topic. To learn more about Cassandra and her family, follow her on Instagram (@mrandmrsworkout), Twitter (@mrandmrsworkout), and Facebook.

Hi I’m Cassandra — a certified personal trainer from the UK, who is also certified to train pre/post-natal clients. I am also a mother of two, and recently delivered the newest addition to our family in June. Fitness is in the home for me 24/7...

You have likely heard that every woman is different, and every pregnancy is different. But don’t take our word for it — read what fit mom ambassador, Rachel, has to say about the differences between her first and second pregnancies in terms of weight gain.

When it comes to pregnancy and weight gain, everybody is different, or rather, every body is different. No one knows exactly how their body will react to this new and marvelous adventure and I feel this can sometimes become a taboo subject even between moms or moms-to-be.

We are thrilled to feature fit mom, Rachael Wooten on our site. Read what she has to say about how to handle the post-breastfeeding phase. 

I made it to two years breastfeeding with each my boys. Out of the last 6 years I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding for about 5.5 of them. My body is used to eating for two. Obviously our body needs less extra calories once the baby starts eating more real food, but extra is still a factor. Once you’re really done, how do you swing back to eating for one?..

We are thrilled to feature Faith as a fit mom ambassador on our site. Read her perspective on running during pregnancy. 

Running has been a part of my life for the past six years – I started with a Couch to 5k program and haven’t looked back. I knew I couldn’t let it go when I found out we were expecting our first child and knew running during pregnancy would be a big part of my life. What makes the run so great? The post-run high, the progress, the feeling of freedom as my feet hit the pavement…they are all great, but...

Read this fit mom ambassador featured post from Whitney and learn about the reality of gaining weight during pregnancy.

Hi, I’m Whitney and you can find me blogging over at Life – Love, Whit. As the title of my blog implies, it’s me, sharing my story and you pretty much get it all – workouts, recipes, trips, concerts, adventures, laughter, friends and love. And as for the rest of the details – I’m 31, I live in Portland, Oregon with my husband Chris and our half lab/half german shepherd Chance. I work full-time and am expecting our 1st baby, arriving February 2014. Here is my story about gaining weight during pregnancy...

Weight gain during pregnancy and how to lose weight after a baby continue to be hot topics for our blog readers. We asked Micky Morrison of Baby Weight Fitness, a licensed physical therapist, to comment on these important issues...

Weight gain is not only inevitable, it’s a necessary part of a healthy pregnancy. You should gain between 20 and 35 pounds if you were in a normal weight range when becoming pregnant.

If you haven’t already met Jess Allen, you’re in for a treat!  She’s the fitness expert behind the blog Blonde Ponytail. It’s not hard to trust her advice when she looks like this!  But Jess is more than her amazing looks – she’s  sweet, sincere, and as smart as they come.  We are so thrilled to have her as one of our official Ambassadors!..

Every year, the folks at Red Tricycle count tons of nominations and consumer votes to find the very best mom and baby brands.  For Two Fitness® was nominated in the Maternity Fashion category, and is in the lead!!  Voting ends on August 15, so we really need your vote. It only takes two quick clicks! Visit the Red Tricycle site to vote now. ..

Today we are proud to introduce another one of our wonderful Ambassadors – Sarah Canney!  You may already be following her on twitter or instagram.  She’s  been featured in Women’s Running Magazine – how’s that for HUGE?

Sarah Canney, a stay-at-home mom of two, is the girl behind RunFarGirl.com, where she blogs about all things related to running and motherhood. Sarah has chronicled her pregnancy and postpartum running journey in detail and offers tips and advice to other “mother runners.”..

Have you heard? For Two Fitness® has recently announced a new Ambassador program, designed to feature top health bloggers and fitness professionals who embody the For Two Fitness® lifestyle. In celebration of pregnancy and fitness, we are thrilled to introduce one of our first official Ambassadors, Katie Gagliano!  You may already know her from her popular blog Healthy Diva Eats.  Read more about Katie, see her gorgeous bump and baby photos, and learn about and our new Ambassador program below…

Today’s topic is preventing injury during pregnancy, a guest post written by perinatal exercise specialist  Jennifer Johnson, the founder of Fit for Expecting.

Physical activity carries with it a risk of injury, whether you’re pregnant or not. Safety for mom and baby is of utmost importance for preventing injury during pregnancy. No matter the type of activity you engage in, you should take extra care to reduce the likelihood of  injuries during pregnancy...

We asked Dr. Natalie Shum, a full time emergency physician and the Associate Director of the Emergency Department at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center in California, her top tips for “how to have a healthy pregnancy.” Here is her advice below...

What activities are best for pregnancy exercise? How should I structure my pregnancy workout plan?  How much exercise is too much for a pregnant woman?  These are questions women often ask when they become pregnant, particularly if they are already very fit, or if they are concerned about gaining an unhealthy amount of weight...

Worried about staying fit during pregnancy?  Many mommies-to-be are concerned about staying fit during pregnancy, and have many questions for their doctors about the safest way to stay healthy, active, and fit during pregnancy – without overdoing it!  This is a guest post by fitness expert and expectant mommy Jess Allen, MS, CSCS.  Below, she gives her expert opinion and personal experience…

Is running during pregnancy safe?  Will running during pregnancy harm my baby, or cause labor?  Is running during pregnancy too intense?  If not, then what is the basis for caution with running during pregnancy, anyway?  These are many questions women runners ask themselves when they contemplate continuing to run during their pregnancies.  The folks at Preggie Pals sent us this guest post, authored by fitness expert Leigh-Ann Webster.  Read on…

Is it OK to exercise during the third trimester of pregnancy?   Amanda Tress, personal trainer and founder of  Fit Pregnancy and Parenting online, is here to answer that question.   There is almost nothing more adorable than the pic at the end of this post, so be sure to read on.  Thanks for stopping by, Amanda!..

Today, we are delighted to feature Tiffany, a  personal trainer and health blogger. As an expecting mother dedicated to clean eating, she crafted us a recipe to share that hits the spot when cravings kick in! Yum!..

We are so proud of these amazing mamas!  Looking good, ladies!  Thank you for sharing on our page – we’ve added you to our Pinterest Belly Gallery...

We always love to show off our customers and their belly bumps.  Lauren shared this photo collage with us on Facebook, and we’re sharing it with you!  If you’d like us to feature you on our blog, or on our Pinterest “Belly Gallery” just share your photo on our Facebook page.  We’ll do the rest!..

We love to showcase bumps wearing our apparel, so we just can’t resist introducing you to Courtney over at Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life.  You’ll want to be sure to check our her blog, and follow her journey through this first pregnancy!  She is sooo cute.  We added her to our Pinterest Belly Gallery too, of course.

Here’s an excerpt of her post.  Click the link above to visit her site...