New Prenatal Yoga Series Starts January 13th, 2014

With the holidays behind us, we are gearing up for what will be a fantastic New Year for 2014.  Over our holiday break I have spoken with many families who are expecting something pink or blue in 2014.  I am always really excited to speak with you and to share my passion for health & fitness, not only during your pregnancy, but afterwards as well!  This week, I thought I would share some of the well documented benefits that regular exercise has for both mom and baby:

Benefits For the Mom to be:

• Regular exercise can improve circulation, reduce back pain and increase energy
• Women who practice yoga during pregnancy report a reduction in stress and enjoy the bonding experience with baby
• Group  classes allow for open discussions on topics relating to pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum experiences
• Women who attend our classes report a feeling of increased confidence in their body as they prepare for childbirth

Benefits For the baby:

• Increased delivery of oxygen and nutrients to baby 
• Higher APGARS (Activity / Pulse / Grimace / Appearance /Respiration) which means they are generally more alert, and active at birth
• Tend to have more lean muscle mass, which means, generally speaking, these babies will be stronger
• Easier time establishing breastfeeding
• Babies born to active women have stronger heart rates at birth & 3 months post partum.  (2010 Linda E May)

Our next Prenatal Yoga Series "Yoga Vibe for Birth" starts Monday January 13th, 2014 7:30-8:30pm at The Conscious Body in Whitby.  Registration is now open. 

Book now, spaces are limited!

www.fitmomfitness.com/durham

$145+tax/10 weeks

$90+tax/5 weeks

I smile when I run

Yup, it's true! 

I must look like a crazy person as I run through my neighbourhood, but I smile when I run. 

I think I am the only one.  Or most certainly, a minority.

I have noticed too often lately that people are so engrossed in themselves that they don't make eye contact, they rarely acknowledge the people they pass by on the street and they don't smile. 

I am now on a mission to make you smile.  My feelings won't be hurt if you don't smile back, but it won't stop me from smiling. 

So be warned Whitby!  I will smile at you when I run.  I will say hi.  I will encourage you to keep walking, running or motoring in whatever way you choose. 

I will smile when I run.