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Pregnancy is often difficult to bounce back from—but once you’ve finally welcomed your new baby and you start getting into a routine, it’s time to start thinking about getting back into your pre-baby shape. Remember to start slow. Your weight-loss goals are attainable, but like most difficult tasks, getting back to your natural shape will take some dedication and work. Start by integrating as much walking into your daily life as you can. Take the long way when possible, do a couple extra runs up and down the stairs, or take your baby out for walks.

That time of the month that Mother Nature blesses us with is something we usually don’t look forward to. Many women suffer from dysmenorrhea, which is the clinical term for a condition marked with severe menstrual pain. Cramps are the most common symptom that sometimes can be so painful that all we want to do is curl up in bed and call in sick to work.

Over the past few years, yoga has emerged as a huge trend and has become a favorite among celebrities and fitness experts alike, but if you’ve never done it, it can seem a little intimidating. Yoga is an ancient practice originating in India several thousand years ago. While the history suggests that the original aim was to unite the body with the heavenly spirits, the practice of yoga today is more focused on creating a balance between the mind, body, and soul. This is achieved through the practice of physical postures and yoga breathing.

Menopause is a difficult time for many women. Around this time, our hormone levels go through extreme ups and downs, resulting in symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, stress and depression.

Getting into the habit of going to the gym can be tough at first, but one easy way to motivate yourself is to reward yourself for reaching your goals with tools that make your trip to the gym more effective and enjoyable. Here is a list of gadgets and gear that you might want to consider rewarding yourself with the next time you are at the mall.

We all know going to the gym can be a drag and we might not always be able to fit the trip into our busy schedules. However, there are a few quick and easy ways to integrate exercise into our everyday routines without leaving the house.

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Unless you are lucky enough to live in a warm climate year round, it’s tempting to use cold and snow as an excuse to stay inside. Sure, it’s easier to get out and keep active in the summer, but don’t let the winter doldrums get you down. There are some really great exercises and activities that we can all do to stay fit throughout those cold winter months. Did you know that you can burn up to 350 calories an hour while tobogganing? All that, and the fun of being outdoors with your kids or partner—who could ask for more?