Fitness for the busy mom, how to find a routine that works for you - and stick to it, and exercising

“When we are exercising while we are pregnant, postpartum, or at any stage, we have to think of it as if we were training for a marathon. There are a lot of shifts which will change our energy levels. So we need to have a training plan for this time. But we also need to give ourselves grace and flexibility to take a step back and honor where our energy is at.”

In this episode, registered nurse and fitness leader Kellie Willie joins founder and CEO Kinia Romanowska to talk about finding a fitness routine for busy moms during every stage of motherhood, maintaining energy during low-energy times in your life, and finding a schedule that fits the shifts that you will experience.

Tune in to this episode for insights on how to create a workout regime fit for your busy schedule to build not only physical strength but emotional strength as well.

Kellie has worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years, where she has trained women throughout all stages of life. She founded Fit Your Life, which offers fitness classes tailored toward prenatal and postpartum women. She strives to inspire others to make a journey to making their health a priority. You can connect with Kellie on Facebook, Instagram, or book a class at MindBody Online.

0:00 Intro

1:04 Meet Kellie

2:33 How to start exercising as a busy mom

4:28 Key shift that women should know about their pelvic health during pregnancy

8:01 How Kellie guides women to become emotionally strengthened

11:21 Exercising during pregnancy and postpartum

14:14 How does your body, mind & heart change after becoming a mom

17:21 The shifts your body has during different stages of motherhood

23:46 Slowing down on lower-energy times to preserve energy for what you value

27:06 Finding a schedule that works for your different stages of life

31:33 Kellie’s 25-year vision

37:18 Endnotes

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Kinia Romanowska, BA, MA, is a well-traveled award-winning journalist turned entrepreneur, maternity leave strategist, and working parent whisperer. A wife and mom of three passionate about making sure the next generation doesn’t experience the “Motherhood Penalty,” she is the founder and CEO of Pros&Babes and creator of the MoMBA (Mom MBA), the pioneering 360-leadership and personal development program for the busy, ambitious mom in Canada. She is the host of the “Engineer Your Success, Leadership, and Life Harmony #likeamother” podcast.