Postpartum Fitness: Forget “Bouncing Back” — Move Forward, Safely

When it comes to life after pregnancy, the conversation around fitness is often framed as “getting your body back.” But here’s the truth: postpartum fitness isn’t about bouncing back — it’s about moving forward.

Your body has gone through an incredible transformation. Muscles, ligaments, posture, hormones — everything has shifted. The right postpartum fitness program isn’t about rushing into intense workouts. It’s about rebuilding from the inside out, regaining confidence in movement, and restoring strength that supports your daily life.

The Benefits of Postpartum Fitness Programs

✅ Pelvic Floor & Core Healing
Pregnancy and childbirth place enormous stress on your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Specialized postpartum programs focus on reactivating and strengthening these areas, reducing the risk of issues like incontinence, back pain, or diastasis recti.

✅ Progressive, Safe Recovery
Jumping back into high-intensity training too quickly can cause setbacks. Postpartum programs are designed to be gradual, meeting you exactly where you are in your recovery and helping you build strength step by step.

✅ Energy & Confidence
Postpartum life is exhausting — but movement helps. Gentle, guided exercise can boost energy, improve mood, and reduce feelings of overwhelm. Fitness becomes less about aesthetics and more about feeling capable and confident again.

✅ Community & Connection
One of the hidden benefits? You don’t go through it alone. Being surrounded by other moms who are navigating the same stage of life creates support, accountability, and friendships that extend beyond the gym.

✅ Long-Term Health
Postpartum recovery isn’t just for the first year after birth. How you rebuild now sets the foundation for your strength, mobility, and energy in the years to come.

What to Look for in a Postpartum Program

• Baby-Friendly Options – You shouldn’t have to choose between time with your baby and caring for yourself.

• Expert Guidance – Coaches or clinicians who understand postpartum bodies and provide safe, structured progressions.

• No Pressure – The focus should be on healing, not “snapping back.”

• Community Support – Programs that make you feel seen, understood, and welcomed.

How BTB Supports Moms in Stittsville

At Between The Bumpers, we’ve built our Postnatal Rehab Program around these exact principles. In partnership with Oaktree Health, it’s a 4-week, baby-friendly course that includes:

• A full pelvic floor & core assessment

• Guided group rehab sessions twice per week

• Expert coaching in a calm, welcoming environment

• The chance to connect with other new moms

It’s not about rushing. It’s about rebuilding strength and confidence — for real life.

👉 Our next session runs September 22nd – October 20th 2025. Spots are limited to ensure quality coaching and personalized support. If you can't make those dates, the next cohort runs from November 10th – December 5th.

➡️ Cost: $349 (includes all assessments and sessions)
➡️ Location: Assessments at Oaktree Health Stittsville | Classes at Between The Bumpers
➡️ Schedule: Mondays & Fridays @ 10AM
➡️ Babies 100% Welcome!

👉 Click here to register and reserve your spot

Bottom line: postpartum fitness isn’t about “getting your body back.” It’s about honoring the season you’re in, rebuilding safely, and finding strength that carries you (and your new baby!) forward.