Returning to exercise after having a baby has many health benefits, including reducing symptoms of postpartum depression and improving fitness. But many women aren't sure how to return to exercise ...

After childbirth, prioritizing exercises that focus on rebuilding core strength, including the diaphragm, transverse abdominis muscles, and pelvic floor, can help you recover physically from ...

Exercise likely isn’t the first (or seventh) thing on your mind after having a baby. But for new moms who feel ready to get back to sweating again, knowing when you can work out and what you’re ...

Changing your body takes hard work, persistence, and dedication. Here’s one local’s story. Want to share your Transformation Story? Email ccunningham@phillymag.com. Who: Amber-Joi Watkins ...

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During my second pregnancy with my daughter, I gained 50 pounds. After I gave birth, at 26 years old, I realized my knees hurt from the extra weight. I found myself in a new season of feeling very ...

When Amanda Clark returned to her Cross Fit gym two months after an unplanned caesarean section, she knew she would have an uphill climb to get back to her pre-pregnancy fitness level. What the ...

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Share on Pinterest New research has found that moderate-intensity exercise may be beneficial for treating and preventing postpartum depression. Kerkez/GC Images A large study spanning 11 countries ...

I continued to work out throughout my pregnancy, but still managed to gain 47 pounds. It’s totally normal to put weight on when pregnant, but considering that I’m only 5'2", that was a lot more than ...