Becoming a mom changes everything—your body, your schedule, your priorities. When it comes to returning to exercise postpartum, the advice out there can be confusing and sometimes harmful. Let’s clear things up with some truth.
5 Myths About Postpartum Fitness—Debunked
Myth #1: You should “bounce back” quickly.
Truth: Your body just created and delivered a human being. Recovery is not about rushing back—it’s about rebuilding. Give yourself grace and focus on strength, not speed.
Myth #2: Core work means sit-ups.
Truth: Traditional ab exercises (like sit-ups or crunches) can worsen diastasis recti and put unnecessary pressure on your healing core. Postpartum-safe core work starts with breath, stability, and gentle activation.
Myth #3: If you feel fine, you can push hard.
Truth: Not all symptoms are obvious. Pelvic floor issues, instability, and fatigue can sneak up on you. A gradual, guided return is safest. Think of it as retraining your body for a new season.
Myth #4: Cardio is the fastest way to lose baby weight.
Truth: While cardio is great, strength training and functional movement support metabolism, energy, and long-term wellness. Plus, they make daily “mom life” tasks—carrying car seats, lifting toddlers—feel easier. Workouts like Stroller Strides and Body Ignite are focused on functional strength and building
Myth #5: Postpartum exercise is just about weight loss.
Truth: Movement after baby is about so much more—building strength, boosting mental health, reducing stress, and showing your children the power of self-care.
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At FIT4MOM North Atlanta, our workouts are designed by certified pre and postnatal fitness experts who understand the unique needs of motherhood. Whether you’re newly postpartum or years into mom life, you’ll find safe, effective, and supportive workouts here.
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