Is Running While Pregnant Safe?


Updated 10/20/09 10:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 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 01/08/08 3:47 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 21 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 12/11/07 11:58 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 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 07/19/07 8:47 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 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

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/12/12 7:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Prenatal Yoga Sequence For Tight Hips and Hamstrings

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/12/12 7:16 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

Hilary Duff Opens Up About Postpartum Exercise, Postbaby Date Nights, and What Fills Her Phone Now


Updated 05/02/12 11:02 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Hilary Duff Talks About Motherhood

Hilary Duff's been one busy mama since welcoming son Luca Cruz to the world 5 weeks ago. The new mama's been sharing family photos with her fans, trying to return to her prepregnancy workouts, and getting back into her daily routine. Now Hilary's about to become even busier as she joins Johnson's Baby and Save the Children for the launch of Johnson's Baby CARES, a new initiative to support the Read more

Tracy Anderson's Celebrity Baby Body Workout


Updated 04/20/12 5:28 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tracy Anderson Pre-Natal Workout

It seems like dancing diva Tracy Anderson trains half of Hollywood these days, and she keeps these celebs fit and toned during their pregnancies, too. Tracy worked with Molly Sims while she was expecting, and now you can learn three of her signature moves designed to keep moms-to-be feeling and looking their best. These exercises focus on the backside, since as Tracy says, there's no reason your Read more