Hilary Duff's High-Energy Prenatal Piloxing Workout


Updated 01/25/12 12:33 PM · Posted by Self · 1 comment

Hilary Duff Pregnancy Piloxing Workout Routine

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Some women may take it easy during their last trimester, but Hilary Duff isn't the type to let her workouts slide just because she's eating for two. The singer-actress may be seven months pregnant, but according to her trainer of eight years, Vivica Jensen, she's still staying fit with biweekly Piloxing sessions. Read more

Tips and Workouts For a Strong and Fit Pregnancy


Updated 12/28/11 1:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Tips and Workouts For Pregnancy

If you're pregnant or planning on having children in the near future, it's good to know the facts about what's safe and appropriate when it comes to working out. Check out the posts below to ensure you stay active, fit, and strong during your pregnancy. Momma-to-Be Strength Training Routine Hip and Back Stretches For Mommies-to-Be Expecting? Dos and Don'ts of Working Out How Read more

Postnatal Yoga Poses For New Moms


Updated 12/14/11 2:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Postnatal Yoga Sequence For Sore Back and Tight Hips

After giving birth, a new mother not only has a beautiful bundle of sweetness to love, but she's usually left with a sore lower back, tight hips, and tense shoulders as well. Here's a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga sequence that's sure to bring relief. Read more

Running With a Bun in the Oven


Updated 11/13/11 2:42 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Running Tips For Pregnant Women

When I became pregnant with my first, it was important to keep up with my healthy lifestyle. Running was always a big part of my exercise routine, so if you were an avid runner who now has a baby on the way, here are some tips for keeping up with your running routine. As soon as you find out you're expecting, talk to your OB about continuing with running. Chances are your doc will encourage Read more

Selma Blair Not Worried About Her Baby Weight


Updated 09/15/11 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Selma Blair Not Concerned With Losing Baby Weight

The pressure in Hollywood to bounce back and lose the baby weight sometimes seems like a competition, but one new mom is not playing the game. Selma Blair, known for the movie series Hellboy, my personal fave Legally Blonde, and her latest film Dark Horse, says she didn't have time to hit the gym after having her son, Arthur Saint Bleick, in late July. She told Us Weekly: "I actually haven't lost Read more

Jessica Alba Hit the Gym Shortly After Giving Birth — Did You?


Updated 09/01/11 8:17 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Jessica Alba Exercising Two Weeks After Giving Birth

Just two weeks after giving birth to daughter Haven, Jessica Alba is already back at the gym. Last night Jessica tweeted: "I did my first day of wrkout [sic] since I had the baby, just cardio for 40 min. — it's a start. Anyone else starting a fitness regimen?" Jessica went on to tweet that her doctor gave the OK to resuming a fitness routine. Jessica is keeping it light though by sticking to Read more

How Pregnancy Ruins Workouts (and Ways to Deal)


Updated 07/15/11 12:59 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips For Exercising When Pregnant

It can be difficult to embrace that pregnancy makes things like running or yoga hard to do. When I first found out I was pregnant, I was so excited to grow a gorgeous belly and become a momma. Innocently, I had no idea how intense the crappy feelings symptoms of pregnancy would be. If you recently discovered there's a bun in your oven, or you're planning on becoming pregnant in the near future, Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 03/22/11 12:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Prenatal Yoga Sequence With Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches

Yoga is great during pregnancy. Not only is it good strength and flexibility training, it can help you mentally and physically prepare for labor. Yoga also helps you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly grows. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in your hips and hamstrings. Complete the Read more

Hip and Back Stretches For Mommies-to-Be


Updated 03/18/11 12:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hip and Back Yoga Stretches For Pregnancy

It may not be the safest idea for an expectant momma to train for an ultra-marathon, race through the lake waterskiing, or hit the trails mountain biking, but she can and should still do moderate exercise. During my pregnancy, prenatal yoga was my saving grace. It strengthened my muscles, increased flexibility and balance (which I lost as my belly grew), and helped me mentally and physically Read more