Fitmama Strong Ottawa

10/31/2025

We’re going back a number of years to that Babywearing Fitness class that fell on Halloween and the one time I actually did a Halloween themed class!

The start to our new series fell at an odd time and, if you know me, you’ll know that I’m not a super fan of Halloween (unlike who dresses up almost every year as something really fun - head to her stories to see her as Scuba Jen!)

So it was a stretch for me to host this class, but I have to say that it was also really fun!

Thanks to all the mamas past and present who keep me having fun each week, even without a costume!

Happy Halloween to all of the families out there. I’ll enjoy seeing all of the amazing costumes on your own squares tonight :)

10/30/2025

We’re back at with Babywearing Fitness! Our first class was today and we had so much fun that I forgot to get a photo! So here we are with a throwback to another series:)

Being a new mama can be hard so it was really fun to chat about some of the reasons we love about being a mom on mat leave:
- the snuggles and smiles
- watching older kiddos love their siblings
- feeling more confident the second time around
- doing fun activities with baby
- meeting other new mamas
- not having to worry about or think about work!

There were more but this is just a sampling. It was so fun to see some returning mamas and to meet a bunch of new faces. GNAG is a great place to spend a rainy afternoon!






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10/21/2025

Today marks 15 Years since I incorporated a company & started my Fitmama Strong business. It seems a little impossible that it's been that long!

I knew I was in a bit over my head and I befriended very quickly! We started around the same time and we've been working together for almost the entire time!

A few highlights:

💕 I’ve offered Prenatal Fitness, Prenatal Yoga with weights, Mama and Baby fitness, Babywearing fitness, Stroller fitness, Women’s fitness & Live online fitness

💕 I’ve offered indoor & outdoor classes: Rockcliffe Park, Westboro Beach, Brewer Park, Hog’s Back, a very short stint at the OTLBC, Patterson Creek Park, CCCC, The JCC, Southminster United Church, KV Dance, GNAG & also many classes from my basement

💕 I’ve held more babies than I can count!

💕 I’ve met thousands of mamas, teaching them how to exercise during pregnancy, in the postpartum period

💕 I’ve been fortunate to wear many babies over the years, that weren’t even mine! Many of them twins, but sometimes a fussy baby who just wants to be in a carrier & their mama wants to work out.

💕 I’ve seen communities of parents formed through my programs, many that have stood the test of time, and watched as their babies grew up (some of them are in high school now!!!)

💕 I’ve learned that even though I have grown kids, I can still relate to & empathize with today’s new mamas. Parenting is hard & we need all of the people we can get in our corner.

💕 My Fitmama Strong business is truly a gift that I didn’t know I needed when I started. I am so fortunate to have the support of my family & community to continue offering exercise programs for families. Each time I teach a class, my cup is filled up.

Thank you to all of the people over the past 15 years that I have met at all of the classes I’ve offered, for supporting the Fitmama Strong programs & continuing to come back & refer friends to me. Thank you to my Biz BFF Jen, who inspires me each year to keep moving. Thank you to our awesome instructors, who keep showing up year after year for us & make our business so great. And Thank you to my family for making 15 years of Fitmama Strong possible.

xo

10/14/2025

It was another perfect day for a Stroller Strong classes this morning!








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09/22/2025

Baby, Toddler, Preschooler... Clothes for all are expensive, especially when your little people are growing quickly! Here's a good roundup of second hand shops in Ottawa for the little ones.

Which have you had success at?

Consignment stores and sales in the Ottawa area help us purge our baby equipment and items to make a little extra money, while also helping us save money. Here are a few of the best in the area.

09/18/2025

We conquered a hill, found some shade and then did more squats and lunges! Just another great day at our Fitmama Strong Stroller classes this morning!

The music selection is an acknowledgment to a comment today about how mat leave is going by so quickly. My favourite description has often been: The days are long (sometimes soooooo long) but the years are short. So true for me, for sure. Luckily I get to live vicariously thru all of the members I have the good fortune of seeing each week!

09/15/2025

It’s week 2 of our fall Stroller Strong series! So much fun last week welcoming new mamas and seeing a bunch of mamas returning with baby 2, 3, or 4! We love that our mamas keep coming back to join us, baby after baby!

We chatted about how exercise has changed for us from pre pregnancy to post baby. So many great answers! We loved that our mamas recognized not only the physical changes, but also the logistical ones.

What’s the biggest way exercise has changed for you in your postpartum period?





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08/13/2025

Our summer Stroller Strong classes wound up yesterday, on one of the warmest days of the season so far. We adjusted by working out in a shady space, where there was a breeze, using low impact exercises, taking water breaks often and putting the babies on a blanket for some of the class. Every week we improvise for the Ottawa weather! But we all love the ability to be outdoors during these months:)

Some of the mamas in the class will be heading back to work after the summer and I’ll miss seeing them each week! Some of them have been attending classes since their babies were just weeks old!! One of my favourite things about running this business is getting to really chat with people and learn about their lives. Theses connections are not only important for a new mama, but they are also important for me:)

Our fall series of classes will begin Sept 9th and Sept 11th. Until then (or at least after the Express Elevate class I’m teaching on Thursday) I’ll be on holidays!!

Don’t forget that, as a member, you have access to all of our online offerings until early Sept. because even though I’m on holidays, there’s still a team of AWESOME instructors online to keep you moving:)

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