Is Running While Pregnant Safe?


Updated 10/24/09 5:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Exercise and Pregnancy

It's not every day that you see a pregnant woman going for a run, like Miss Kourtney Kardashian here. On her hour-long jog, I'm sure she got some stares and whispers. Not just because she's famous, but because she's got a big bun in the oven. They're probably wondering, is this safe for her baby, and safe for mom? Regular exercise is encouraged by doctors for those expecting, because it can help Read more

DVD Review: Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix


Updated 06/25/09 6:36 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

DVD Review: Erin O'Brien's Prenatal Fitness Fix

It feels like baby fever over here on the Sugar Network. Many of our favorite celebrities along with our very own BabySugar are expecting so I've decided to dive into the world of keeping healthy while pregnant in my Fit Momma series. Having already experienced the joys of pregnancy myself, it's been a few years, so I recruited a pregnant pal to try Prenatal Fitness Fix with Erin O'Brien. My Read more

Exercise Beneficial for Mom, and Baby


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Exercise During Pregnancy Beneficial for Baby Too

We always put all this stress on how exercising while pregnant is really great for the mom, and makes it easier for her to get back to her pre-baby weight. However new research sort of brings us back down to earth on the most important benefit of exercising while pregnant: it's generally good for the baby too. Here are details from Dr. Linda E. May of Kansas City University of Medicine and Read more

Ali Landry Doesn't Deprive Herself of Those Doritos


Updated 01/09/08 8:28 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Ali Landry's Post Pregnancy Workout

Ali Landry, who will always be the Doritos girl in my eyes, had a baby girl about six months ago and she is looking fantastic these days. She credits getting back into prebaby shape to having a very healthy pregnancy as well as working out through the whole thing. She told OK! that she thought she'd be back on the treadmill in no time, but things did not quite go according to plan. To find out Read more

Courtney Thorne-Smith's Fit Pregnancy


Updated 12/17/07 9:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Courtney Thorne-Smith's Fit Pregnancy

From her super-skinny Ally McBeal days to now, where she has learned to accept and love her body even with the extra pregnancy weight, Courtney Thorne-Smith has come full circle and she looks fabulous. Fit Pregnancy magazine sat down with Courtney and got the scoop on her pregnancy workout and more. Here are highlights: FP: Have you been working out? CTS: Well, I used to be a compulsive Read more

Bridget Moynahan Gets Fit While Pregnant


Updated 07/21/07 6:41 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Bridget Moynahan Gets Fit While Pregnant

Bridget Moynahan is staying very active even in her final days of pregnancy -- She is due to give birth this Friday to a baby boy and ex-boyfriend Tom Brady is the father. Hopefully Bridget is not pushing it too hard and you can pretty much bet that she is going to join the club of celeb moms who slim down quick after giving birth. In case you're like Bridget and have a bun in the oven, use Read more

Lil Links: Postpartum Sex Tips For New Dads


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Postpartum Sex Tips For Dads

A dad's guide to postpregnancy sex — Parenting 5 things not to say to divorced moms — The Stir Bobbi Kristina was Whitney Houston's pride and joy — Celebrity Baby Scoop Lily Aldridge debuts her baby bump — Celebrity Baby Blog 3 simple exercise routines to get expectant mamas going in the morning — FitPregnancy Mom gets fired for asking to pump at work — The Bump Can you cheat at Read more

Fat-Proof Your Life


Updated 02/10/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fat-Proof Your Marriage

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Maridel Reyes It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain. "Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause Read more

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

How Pregnancy Affects Exercise: Did These Happen to You?


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Pregnancy and Exercise

Of course you're all excited about the arrival of your little bundle of joy, but who knew pregnancy could cause so many strange and uncomfortable health issues? Click through and find out why you have shooting pains when you run, wrist pain when you lift weights, or such a stuffy nose that you can't breathe in your yoga class. Share if these things happen(ed) to you during pregnancy. Read more