The Comeback: Postpartum Fitness with Purpose
Welcoming a new baby into the world is life-changing -and so is the journey your body takes after birth. Whether this is your first baby or fourth, growing a baby inside for 9 months takes a toll on a woman’s body. There are highs and lows through the whole process. As a new mom, it’s easy to feel both in awe and uncertainty when it comes to moving your body again. I thought that after giving birth to my first, I’d snap right back into my size 4 jeans. Boy was I wrong about that!
Postpartum fitness isn’t about bouncing back. It’s about honoring where you are, rebuilding the strength that your body used during pregnancy, and reconnecting with yourself in this tender new chapter. Whether you are easing into walks, stretching with intention, or joining a prenatal class, gentle movement can be a powerful tool in your physical and emotional recovery. It’s important to listen to your body and not rush. Burnout with a newborn is easy so give yourself some grace. As a newborn photographer, I see this powerful phase of motherhood up close — the raw beauty, the exhaustion, the strength. I believe your story deserves to be seen and celebrated, both in front of the lens and in the quiet moments of personal growth. You’re not just recovering; you’re transforming. And that’s something worth capturing.
Here are some excellent local resources for postpartum exercise in and near Redondo Beach that offer supportive, mom-focused classes and services.
Beach Life Fitness Boutique provides small group “baby-friendly” classes designed for new moms. During the classes, you will work on strengthening your core, improving functional strength, pelvic floor recovery, meal planning, and is a support network with moms experiencing many of the same symptoms. Beach Life Fitness also provides custom prenatal and postnatal training.
FIT4MOM SOUTH BAY L.A. is a nationally recognized program offering Stroller Strides, Body Boost, Run Club and postpartum recovery programs in a supportive environment. Their program is designed to support women in every stage of motherhood. They have three locations in South Bay – Hermosa and two in Manhattan Beach.
LUNA Wellness Studio is focused on strength building, muscle endurance, core stability and control, and mindfulness in a supportive environment. They offer prenatal and postpartum wellness to ensure a safe, and gentle recovery.
BeachMama Wellness offers prenatal and postpartum self-care that will teach you so much about prevention and recovery. Topics such as posture, breathing, mobility, constipation are just a few that BeachMama will teach.
