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Fitness

Feel your best, inside and out! Motherly’s family fitness guide has fun, body-positive exercise ideas to get the whole family moving.

40 weeks pregnant

This mom tried something wild at 40 weeks to induce labor—and spoiler: it worked

At 40 weeks pregnant, many moms are searching for anything—anything—to get labor going.

Updated Apr. 04, 2025
pregnant woman doing one of Motherly's best yoga poses for labor

Yoga poses for labor

5 poses you might want to strike when baby’s bearing down.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
Megan-Roup-Cozy-Sculpt

The ‘cozy sculpt’ fitness trend is IDEAL for moms

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup, shares how to make it part of your own routine.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
pregnant woman on a yoga ball

8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
woman in an ice bath cold-water plunge health benefits

Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.

Updated Feb. 16, 2024
woman boxing outside - knockout workouts

Would you try a ‘knockout workout’?

Trainers explain the top fitness trend of 2024—and how it's helpful for moms.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
mom stretching with baby on yoga mat - best postpartum fitness apps

The 5 postpartum fitness apps we tell our best friends about

So you’re cleared for exercise postpartum: Now what? Try these.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
woman running outside in the park short run

Going for a short run comes with big health benefits, studies show

Even more reason to lace up those sneakers.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
baby dance club

This viral baby dance class to Doja Cat is mesmerizing

The babies seem to think so too!

Updated Nov. 17, 2023
sageandmaize viral tiktok women running alone

Runner’s TikTok went viral as she documented a stranger following her in real-time

The video, which has now been viewed more than 2.4 million times, is a testament to the fear women feel every single day.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023
woman walking upstairs - weward app

This app will pay you to take a walk

Actual cash or store rewards for every step you take? Sign us up.

Updated Oct. 27, 2023
cozy cardio tiktok - cozy cardio

‘Cozy cardio’ is the fitness trend we’ve been waiting for

And it’s totally perfect for chilly fall days.

Updated Oct. 24, 2023
young woman about to go for run - how to prepare for a run

7 things to do before your next run

Running helps moms of all ages and stages reduce the risk of anxiety, depression, dementia and insomnia.

Updated Oct. 19, 2023
sporty woman walking on the beach - affirmation workout

Should you try an ‘affirmation workout’?

Here’s how to add a positive spin to your fitness routine.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
family dancing- get your body moving

Release your energy: 16 ways to get up & get moving with your kids

A healthy outlet for stress can make tough moments more manageable.

Updated Oct. 16, 2023
woman walking on empty road at sunset - silent walk

Shh, it’s time for a walk: The power of a ‘silent walk’

The latest walking trend helps you get back to basics.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
pregnant woman with phone on yoga mat - pregnancy workout apps

Working out while pregnant: The best pregnancy workout apps

Get ready to prep for labor, birth and beyond.

Updated Jul. 10, 2023
close-up of athletic shoes and woman walking outside - walking is the best exercise

Why walking is actually the best exercise

A recent study shows even just a long walk one to two days per week has big benefits.

Updated Aug. 26, 2024
mom doing reclined boat pose while holding baby's hand - yoga with baby

5 yoga poses to do with baby

Stretching plus snuggles? Right this way.

Updated Jun. 30, 2023
Sarah Ezrin with kids - parenting is yoga - Book: The Yoga of Parenting

Yes, parenting is yoga

“We are practicing yoga every time we remember to take a deep breath during our child’s meltdown.”

Updated Jun. 06, 2023
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