Sometimes, even the most fit mothers will have to have an emergency Cesarean birth. The good thing for these mothers is that the recovery from the Cesarean is much smoother than for non-exercising moms. Just ask Riann Edson. Edson began exercising in college to loose weight and inc...    

Fitness gives mothers the strength and confidence to raise their families. Like many moms, Valerie Merriweather was determined to get back into shape after the birth of her first child. She seemed to be doing all the right things: walking, eating right and reading up on the latest ...    

@Exercise is a lifestyle for me.@@ This is how Safisha Mance, a new mom in Northwest DC, views her ongoing relationship with fitness. Mance first started going to the gym when she moved to Washington, DC years ago.@ She was single at the time, and the gym was a...    

Are you still looking for creative ways to sneak more cardio into your day? All you need to do is think like a kid again.@@ Do you remember all those things that you used to do for fun at the playground, on the black top at recess or in the back yard? They are good options for fun and f...    

Going to the pool or to the park during the summer is something that children look forward to and enjoy.@ However, after nights of interrupted sleep and long days, mothers might not be as excited about these daytime excursions. When you play with your child(ren), do you get t...    

Have you ever been walking around or lying down, minding your business, when all of a sudden you feel a spasm or pain on the lower part of your belly? Usually it is close to the bikini line and to the right? If so, you are probably experiencing round ligament pains. Abdominal pains...    

One great way to stay in shape this summer is to take to the great outdoors for a hike, bike ride or walk. It feels great to be outside and you can recruit friends and family to come along with you. Some popular trails in the Washington DC Metro area include