From Postpartum Struggles to Strength: Meghan’s FIT4MOM Story
FIT4MOM x Christina Maril x Meghan Betts
Motherhood is often described as a marathon—not a sprint—and no one knows that better than Meghan Betts, a FIT4MOM PRO Team member and instructor with FIT4MOM Alexandria. Meghan is mom to 12-year-old Ewan and has been part of our village since her earliest days of motherhood.
From Skeptic to Believer
As a lifelong competitive athlete, Meghan admits she was skeptical when she first heard about Stroller Strides. Would it really be a workout? But after just one class, she knew she had found so much more than exercise.
“Partway through my first class, I knew I had found a place where I felt like me. I had found a group of women I didn’t know I needed, and I had found an incredibly effective and efficient workout,” Meghan shares.
Her early motherhood journey was anything but easy. She faced postpartum mood disorder and supported her son through silent reflux and food sensitivities. What made the difference? Finding a village.
“FIT4MOM added color into my world beyond what I realized I was missing. My village embraced me as I was, supported me through challenges, and helped me define me in my new stage of life.”
Why Meghan Loves FIT4MOM
For Meghan, FIT4MOM is about more than fitness. It’s about creating safe, welcoming spaces where every mom can define success on her own terms.
“FIT4MOM instructors create spaces where moms—current or to-be—can focus on their physical and mental selves, without judgment of their starting point or goal,” Meghan explains.
She especially loves FIT4MOM’s values of authenticity, positivity, and inclusivity.
“Many women don’t have extended families nearby and face intense professional, social, and self-pressure. FIT4MOM relieves some of that weight. We welcome all women exactly as they are—regardless of fitness level or how they mother.”
Meghan’s Favorite Functional Moves for Moms
When it comes to fitness, Meghan knows what works for the long run—functional movements that build strength, stability, and resilience for motherhood. The best part? No special gear required.
These are her go-to moves to counterbalance pre- and postnatal postural changes and prepare moms for the true marathon of motherhood:
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Reset, reconnect, and strengthen your core from the inside out.
Heel Slide / Tap
Gentle core activation that’s safe and effective.
Hip Bridge
Builds glute and core strength to support your back.
Moving Squat + Overhead Press
A full-body move to boost strength and stability.
Hip Hinge + Mid Back Squeeze (W’s)
Perfect for posture and upper back strength.
Reverse Lunge + Fly
Improves balance, leg power, and mid-back engagement.
Side Lunge + Triceps Kickback
Targets lower body strength while toning arms.
Pro Tip: Add resistance with a household item like a water bottle, can of food, or light weights. You can perform these moves one at a time, in small chunks, or as a complete routine—whatever fits into your day.
“These exercises get you ready for your motherhood marathon,” Meghan says with a smile.
For Meghan, FIT4MOM has been about rediscovering herself, building lifelong friendships, and empowering other moms to do the same.
“I love creating space for every mom to feel successful—as she defines success—in motherhood, fitness, and sisterhood.”
At FIT4MOM, you’ll find workouts, community, and connection designed for every stage of motherhood—just like Meghan did.
Want to Try It for Yourself?
FIT4MOM offers classes for every stage of motherhood, led by instructors who truly get it—because they’ve been there. If you’re curious about how good movement can feel when it’s built for your body and your life, we’d love to meet you.
Find your local FIT4MOM village and get moving with us.
We’ll bring the workout. You bring your beautiful, messy, real mom self.
KEEP MOVING WITH US!
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