The Journal
The Postpartum Fit Journal gives women in Canada practical, evidence-aware answers about postpartum core recovery, pelvic floor-safe exercise, C-section return to movement, diastasis recti, strength training, and flexible workouts at home. Each article separates fitness education from medical care and cites established health sources where health claims are discussed.
POSTPARTUM FITNESS
A practical guide to restarting postpartum exercise at home with gradual progression, core and pelvic floor awareness, and realistic expectations.
TRAINING AT HOME
How online postpartum personal training can reduce scheduling friction, create accountability, and make strength training more realistic after birth.
CORE RECOVERY
Understand postpartum core recovery, including pelvic floor function, breathing, abdominal control, and progressive strength without chasing a flat stomach.
DIASTASIS RECTI
A calm, evidence-aware introduction to diastasis recti, postpartum exercise, pressure management, and when to seek a physiotherapy assessment.
C-SECTION RECOVERY
A practical overview of returning to postpartum exercise after a caesarean birth, including gradual loading, core recovery, and when to seek medical guidance.
GETTING STRONGER
Postpartum strength training for real life: progressive loading, functional movement, recovery, and a stronger body for carrying, lifting, work, and sport.
MENTAL HEALTH
Exercise can support postpartum wellbeing, but it is not a treatment substitute for postpartum depression or anxiety. Learn the role movement can play and when to seek care.
REAL LIFE
A realistic approach to postpartum exercise when sleep is unpredictable, including shorter sessions, flexible scheduling, and recovery-aware strength training.
CHOOSING A TRAINER
Ten questions to help you choose a postpartum fitness trainer who understands recovery, progressive strength, scope of practice, and online coaching.
12-WEEK PROGRAM
What to expect from a structured 12-week postpartum fitness program: assessment, core recovery, progressive strength, flexibility, and clear safety boundaries.