A guide to safe exercise during pregnancy and in the post-partum period

From simple exercises to do with baby to full body cardio workouts, Fit Mama offers an effective, holistic approach to postpartum fitness. Stacy Denney and Kate Hodson know from experience that it doesn't happen overnight. They offer wise counsel on finding the time and energy to shape up gradually at first, and they motivate moms to amp it up as time goes by. With fully illustrated step-by-step directions and lots of encouragement along the way, Fit Mama delivers!

Mama of ten Abbie Halberstadt helps women humbly and gracefully rise to the high calling of motherhood without settling for mediocrity or losing their minds in the process. Motherhood is a challenge. Unfortunately, our worldly culture offers moms little in the way of real help. Mamas only connect to celebrate surviving another day and to share in their misery rather than rejoice in what God has done and to build each other up in hard times. There has a be a better way, a biblical way, for mamas to grow and thrive. As a daughter of Christ, you have been called to be more than an average mama. Attaining excellence doesn’t have to be unsettling but it will take committed focus and a desire to parent well according to God’s grace and for His glory. M is for Mama offers advice, encouragement, and scripturally sound strategies seasoned with a little bit of humor to help you embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise your children with love and wisdom. Mama, you are worthy of the awesome responsibility God has given you. Now it’s time to start believing you can live up to it.

A fun, easy, efficient method to get in shape during pregnancy and lose the weight afterward, from an award-winning fitness DVD star

Authors, moms, and fitness enthusiasts Thom and Kocanda work to balance motherhood and fitness. It was from their conversations that the idea for "Hot (Sweaty) Mamas" was born. Moms who find it difficult to start or stick with an exercise program will learn how to reframe their thinking.

For women who want to turn back the clock, and look and feel better than ever before. 'Fit Mama transformed my post-baby body and rebooted my posture. It's the best!' - Emma Snowsill-Frodeno, Olympian Many of us believe we're stuck with the body we get after having children, blaming changing hormones, lack of time and a slower metabolism. Belinda Norton is living proof that - with a bit of effort - we can still look amazing and have all the energy we need for the busy demands of everyday life. Devised in response to her own changing body after having children, the Fit Mama program is based on solid research and experience, sharing hundreds of practical hints and tips for achieving total body and mental wellness. Created to work within Belinda's own emotional, financial and time limitations as a single mum, the Fit Mama program includes: Body-weight exercises that can be completed on the go Delicious, simple recipes Loads of tips for juggling kids, family, work and your health. The result is an inspirational, body-positive and practical training and eating plan to get you moving and feeling great!

If you're concerned about the best way to keep your body and baby healthy during pregnancy-or how you'll ever lose the excess weight afterward-you're not alone. Fitness expert Tracey Mallett faced those same challenges when she gained 55 pounds that didn't melt right off after her daughter's birth. But gone were the days where she had endless hours and energy to exercise. So she created workouts that take only a few minutes a day-after all, busy moms are short on time! Super Fit Mama shares Tracey's secrets for safely getting in shape and back to your pre-baby weight. Her medically-sound program features a blend of strength training, Pilates, yoga, and cardio.