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Postpartum Fitness Isn’t About “Getting Your Body Back” It’s About Building An Even Stronger Version

Mar 26
Author: Tracy Lanzl
Read time:

5 min

If you’ve recently had a baby, chances are you’ve heard the phrase
“getting your body back.”

But here’s the truth:
Your body didn’t disappear. It changed. And now it needs support—not pressure.

At Red Eye Fitness, our postpartum program—Burpees and Babies—isn’t about jumping back into workouts or chasing weight loss.

It’s about healing first, so everything else becomes easier.


Your Body Just Went Through a Major Transformation

Pregnancy and delivery impact more than most people realize:

  • Your core stretches and weakens
  • Your pelvic floor is under stress
  • Your breathing patterns change
  • Your posture shifts from feeding, holding, and carrying a baby

Even if you “feel fine,” your body is still rebuilding underneath.

And jumping back into regular workouts too quickly can lead to:

  • Lingering core weakness
  • Back pain
  • Leaking with movement
  • Plateaued progress later on

What Postpartum Fitness Actually Does

A structured postpartum program focuses on rebuilding your foundation.

Here’s what that looks like:

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1. Reconnecting Your Core
Not crunches. Not sit-ups.
We focus on deep core activation—helping your body relearn how to stabilize, support, and move properly.

2. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor
This is about more than just Kegels.
We teach you how to coordinate your breath, core, and pelvic floor together so your body works as a system again.

3. Improving Breathing Patterns
Breathing is the foundation of everything.
When you breathe better, your core engages better—and your strength improves faster.

4. Building Strength Safely
We reintroduce strength training in a way that supports your recovery—not fights against it.


But We Don’t Stop at Healing—We Build Real-Life Strength

Because let’s be honest…
being a mom is physical.

You’re:

  • Lifting a car seat (awkwardly and often)
  • Carrying your baby on one hip
  • Reaching into cribs and pack-and-plays
  • Pushing strollers
  • Chasing toddlers
  • Jumping on trampolines
  • Getting up and down off the floor constantly

That’s what we train for.

Inside Burpees and Babies, we focus on building strength in the exact muscles you use every single day—so your body doesn’t just recover, it actually feels stronger and more capable than before.


This Isn’t a Class You Have to “Figure Out” Childcare For

One of the biggest reasons moms don’t start?
They don’t know what to do with their kids.

So we built the class around that.

  • Your baby can be right next to you
  • You can incorporate them into movements
  • You can stop to feed, change, or comfort them at any time
  • You can bring your toddler too

No stress. No pressure. No judgment.

Because we understand—that’s real life.


“What If My Baby Cries the Whole Time?”

It’s one of the biggest concerns moms have before walking in.

And the truth is—babies will be babies.

But here’s the difference in this class:

You’re not expected to ignore it or push through.

We build the workout so you can adjust in real time:

  • Hold your baby during movements like squats or lunges
  • Use your baby as added resistance (they love it—and it counts)
  • Rock, bounce, or sway while still moving
  • Pause to feed, change, or comfort them whenever needed

You’re not falling behind.
You’re not doing it “wrong.”

You’re simply adapting—and that’s part of the process.

Some days you’ll get a full workout in.
Some days your baby will be in your arms most of the time.

Both are completely normal. Both count.

And over time, it gets easier—for both of you.


You’re Not Doing This Alone

One of the most powerful parts of this program?

The room is filled with moms in the exact same stage of life.

  • Moms who understand the exhaustion
  • Moms who get the mental load
  • Moms who are also trying to find their way back into movement

It becomes more than a workout.

It becomes:

  • Support
  • Connection
  • A space that feels like yours again

Why This Matters Long-Term

This phase isn’t just about the first few months after having a baby.

It affects:

  • How strong your core becomes long-term
  • Whether you deal with nagging injuries
  • How your body responds to future workouts
  • Your ability to run, jump, and lift without issues

Skipping this step often leads to frustration later:
“I’ve been working out, but I still don’t feel strong.”

This is usually why.


It’s Also About You, Not Just Your Body

Postpartum fitness is often one of the first things moms do just for themselves.

It becomes:

  • A place to move your body again
  • A break in your day
  • A way to feel like yourself again

And just as important—it gives you a space where you don’t have to explain anything.


Who This Is For

Our postpartum program is designed for:

  • Moms newly cleared for exercise
  • Moms months (or even years) postpartum who never rebuilt their foundation
  • Moms who want to feel strong again—not just tired

You don’t need to be “in shape.”
You don’t need experience.

You just need a place to start.


The Goal Isn’t to Rush—It’s to Build It Right

When you take the time to rebuild properly:

  • Your strength comes back faster
  • Your workouts feel better
  • Your results last longer

This is how you set yourself up not just for fitness—but for everything that comes after.


If You’re Not Sure Where to Start

That’s exactly why Burpees and Babies exists.

You don’t need a perfect window—you just need a place that works with real life.

We meet you where you are, walk you through every step, and help you rebuild your strength with intention—while your baby is right there with you.

Because postpartum fitness isn’t about doing more.

It’s about doing what actually matters first.


If you’re ready to feel strong again, we’d love to help you get started! Send us a message or fill out the inquiry form in the Postpartum Fitness tab!

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