At a recent Swaddle Salon, a group of moms and moms-to-be joined me to get serious about exercise during pregnancy. Labour is an intense physical workout, and so the nine months leading up to it is a time to work on 

Spinning has become a popular exercise class offered by major gyms and studios across the country. If you’re considering signing up, here’s a quick intro to the exercise to help you understand what you’ll be getting out of it. Benefits: 

Cycling on the streets of our metros can be dangerous, but don’t write off the exercise because of that. If you’re kitted out properly and remain aware as you ride, it can be a great exercise that has the advantage 

The gym isn’t the only place where you can get in shape. Often, small activities around the home and office can make a big difference in the way you feel. To make the most of your busy schedule and cramped 

Strength training, or resistance training or lifting weights, is just as important as cardio. Not in order to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger, but to make sure you are healthy for the long term. These exercises are simple once you know what you’re 

Besides launching millions of sit-ups, leg lifts and torso twists, the idea of toning a specific part of the body (also known as spot reduction) has sold countless exercise devices of dubious worth. Vibrating belts and gut-busting contraptions all claim 

You may think you know it all about walking and running—after all, you’ve been doing both your whole life. But walking and running as exercise are very different from the actions as physical transportation. If you’re a beginner, you’ll need 

For most kids, the only part of the body they exercise is their thumb—one swipe at a time. It’s not easy to encourage healthy movement, particularly if you live in a city where space and time is at a premium, 

Exercise in pregnancy has numerous benefits, both physical and emotional — but whether running during pregnancy is safe depends on your level of fitness going into your pregnancy. Can you start running during pregnancy? You shouldn’t. If you are not accustomed to 

Regardless of the motivation, exercise is essential for physical and emotional wellbeing, and pregnant women should continue working on their physical fitness during pregnancy.  To attain the maximum benefit, and do it safely, exercise should be done under professional supervision