Lisa Druxman

Pregnancy definitely takes a toll on a woman’s body, especially her abdominals and core, and doing crunches just isn’t going to be enough. Stroller Strides founder Lisa Druxman explains how women can effectively combat the forces of pregnancy and motherhood that pull a woman’s body out of alignment, and offers some great exercises to help moms get their abs back.

Are you an overscheduled, stressed-out parent? If so, you’re not alone. More and more, parents are feeling frazzled, tired and overwhelmed by the countless responsibilities and expectations of modern life. How can you cope? Try these great strategies for carving out a few minutes of “me” time each day, which will leave you feeling calmer, more refreshed and ready to take on whatever life throws your way.

Many new moms are anxious to get their pre-pregnancy bodies back, but caring for a newborn doesn’t exactly leave a whole lot of free time for exercise. The solution? Exercise with your baby! Try this great program from Stroller Strides founder Lisa Druxman—in just 30 minutes you’ll have done a total-body cardio, strength and flexibility workout, all while your baby enjoys a ride in the stroller.

Your whole life changes after having a baby—and so does your body. In addition to the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth, carrying for a new baby can wreak its own havoc on a new mother’s body. Fortunately, all these challenges are manageable with a sound exercise program. Here are the exercises to choose—and things to avoid—to help bring your body back.

Do you put your own health and well-being on the back burner while taking care of the rest of your family? This is a common mistake many mothers make, but the reality is that you can’t afford and don’t have time to get hurt or sick. Here are 10 great tips to treat yourself while giving your health a much-needed boost.

No matter your stage of motherhood, fitness is a gift for you and your family. YOU need the strength for motherhood! And they need to learn from you that fitness is an important part of daily life and can be fit in to a busy schedule. Here is Stroller Strides founder Lisa Druxman’s best advice on how to get your body back, based on the ages and stages of your kids.