Build Strength That Carries You Through Motherhood
Expert Guidance So You Can Feel Strong and Confident Through Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Beyond
A step-by-step, PT-supported approach trusted by 400+ moms
Ashley Reid, Founder, Exercise Physiologist, Author, Pre/Postnatal Wellness Practitioner
The Physical Demands of Motherhood
Pregnancy increases demand on your core and pelvic floor. Postpartum, you want to rebuild core strength and function. Meanwhile, daily life requires lifting, carrying, and repeated physical effort.
Without the right guidance, it’s easy to feel discomfort, lose confidence in your body, and struggle to move through daily life the way you want to.
What Moms Gain
Pregnancy: Comfortable, safe movement
Postpartum: manageable, personalized return to activity
Toddler Years: Lift, carry, and move without pain
Lifetime: Confidence you can meet your fitness goals
Get The Insight You Need to Stay Active Through Motherhood
With personalized guidance and science-backed advice, The Active Mom Guide is your trusted resource for staying active through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Proven With Real Moms
Four-Time Award Recipient for Best Exercise Program for New & Expecting Moms
“Active Mom Fitness has allowed me to focus my exercise on movements that have helped with the physiological changes during pregnancy. I have continued to move around easily, without any pain, well into my 37th week of being pregnant. ”
400+ moms | PT-supported | Research-informed | Bloomsbury published | Exercise Physiologist | Pre/postnatal Wellness Practitioner | Mom of one
Research Meets Practice
Book
Assess Your Needs: Get tailored recommendations based on the latest research.
Core & Strength Foundations: Learn the principles of safe and effective core and strength training for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Progressive Training: Understand how to gradually increase strength and confidence as your body changes.
Programs
Core Foundation Series: A 4-part video series that builds foundational core strength, ideal for moms starting their fitness journey after having a baby or returning to exercise.
Best for Your Bump: A program designed for expecting moms to safely build core strength and reduce risk of back pain, suitable for all trimesters and fitness levels.
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What Leading Authorities Say
“Through evidence-based guidance and tangible goals, Ashley empowers moms to take care of their physical wellbeing in a very conscious way. I will be recommending Active Mom to all of my patients!“
— Jessica Vernon, MD, OB/GYN
“This book will provide a foundation and framework to know what can and should be done to stay active during your pregnancy and after your baby is born. This book will help you start your path to being happier and healthier during and after your pregnancy to be an Active Mom!”
— Dr. Linda May, associate professor in the Kinesiology Department at East Carolina University
“An insightful and well-written example of what prenatal and postpartum exercise should truly look like—thoughtful and intentional. A must-read for all moms and moms-to-be!”
— Dr. Samantha Fazio Semar, PT, DPT, PHC