It's unanimous, women love the athleisure trend. We've finally earned a fashion trend that not only looks good and is good for us. Because, the more you wear clothes that can go to the gym, well, the more often you might actually do it. Sure, moms have been wearing yoga pants ...read more
Getting time to work out isn't as easy as it used to be. When I start planning out my week (I use a digital calendar AND a white board), I start with family obligations. First the girls' stuff goes in - teacher conferences, doctors appointments, music and sports. Then I add in ...read more
This has been a transition summer for our family. Without sharing too much that isn't mine to share, we have a lot of change on the horizon. One way to deal with this is to dig my heels in and fight it. I'm attempting to do it the other way. The best I can do is work on me and ...read more
Shop Peach today (5/7/18) for cool yoga clothes for Moms today and save 30% off a special Mother's Day Collection! Use our exclusive shopping link here: https://www.discoverpeach.com/a/nicolef - As always, I try on and test all the workout clothes I share. Today I have some ...read more
What inspired you to create Recharge: A Year of Self-Care to Focus on You? When my husband became ill nearly a decade ago and we had four small children at the time, I became the sole caretaker of my family. During that period – at least at the very beginning – I was doing ...read more
The New Year is "supposed" to be about making grand goals and resolutions for the year ahead. Still, how often do these so-called transformations end before they even really begin? You want to eat better, mediate more, and do yoga every day. But it's hard to keep up with these ...read more
The holiday season has been hectic and exhausting. Heck, if you're a mom the whole year has likely been a busy blur. Take some time to slow down and recognize the importance of sleep and self care--and put these two thing at the top of your 2018 priority list. We're sharing three ...read more
Tax Day. It can be, well, "taxing"... on more than just your wallet. Getting those numbers crunched and that deadline met can leave you with a hefty headache and a serious dose of anxiety. (Not to mention the dent in your savings.) Alas, the day has come, and we hope you feel at ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, February 21st 1PM ET/10AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #YH4M Hosts: @momtrends @bexlife @JenniferVido It's time again for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat. On Tuesday, February 21st at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT, we will be talking with renowned meditation ...read more
The turkey has been carved and eaten, the football passed, and Santa had made the long journey down Broadway in the big annual parade. Thanksgiving is over, and thus officially begins the hectic, holly-jolly holiday season! I'm not big on Black Friday deals and steals, but ...read more
No matter who you voted for, odds are you need to take a deep breath and relax this evening. It's going to be a long night and once you've cast your vote, things are beyond your control. So why not take time to chill out and relax a little while you're waiting for the election ...read more
Namaste...today is International Yoga Day. I began practicing Yoga a decade ago and have been a fan ever since. I do remember that before my first personal experience with yoga, my first thought was "yawn..." and I was concerned that afterwards I would feel that I hadn't worked ...read more
Team Momtrends is known for our adventurous side which is why we all headed to downtown NYC for a class at The Movement. This boutique fitness studio features a hybrid of classes ranging from pilates to dance and our 1 hour butt kicking session tested our balance, coordination, ...read more
I had my second baby four months ago. And while I’d love to say my body has bounced back to its original pre-pregnancy state, the truth is: it hasn’t. Not that I'm stressing. Sure, I’d like to wear the too-tight pair of jeans hanging in my closet, but the fact that I can’t ...read more
I love the idea of a yoga break for moms. I've got a very dedicated team at Momtrends Media. We work weird, wacky hours dreaming up ways to delight and inspire our community of moms. No one ever said trendspotting was easy, but it can be rewarding. The word of the year for ...read more
Yoga can fix your mommy posture. Has motherhood caused you to develop the horrid shoulder slump? You know, the rounded shoulders and turned in chest that makes you look tired. Fix it with a few simple yoga poses. The slump can be caused by breastfeeding, kid hauling or stroller ...read more
Did you know that September is National Yoga Month? While we love to soak in any zen moments that we can, we also love this activity for kids, especially after reading the TIME article "Exercise Makes Kids' Brains More Efficient," showing that there is evidence to support that ...read more
These days we all know how important it is to lead, healthy active lives right? And it's just as important to make sure we're setting a good example for our kiddos. If they see us living healthy lifestyles, they're more likely to carry those good habits we help them develop on ...read more
Time is something that there is just never enough of when you become a mom. As masters of multitasking we love to fit in fitness into our day and one simple way to do so is with in-home fitness programs. From online fitness programs to DVDs as well as some of our favorite ...read more
I am two months postpartum and got the green light to exercise after my second c-section. I don't know if it's my age, the fact that this is the last time I will be pregnant or all the cute clothes hanging in my closet but I am itching to get back to my pre baby self and aiming ...read more
Manduka, purveyor of high performance yoga gear, recently launched the most extensive collection of performance mat and hand towels at Manduka.com. This bold and modern towel line We Are One yogitoes collection designed by Manduka features Skidless® technology and striking ...read more
For a mother, life can be extremely stressful. With it being the New Year, there is no better time to take some time for yourself to relax, regroup and exercise. Jamie Walker, a personal trainer, Yoga Instructor and founder of two fitness-focused companies (Fit Approach and ...read more
The way our body's bounce back after we have baby often has more to do with what we did to keep in shape and eat right before and during pregnancy than it does with what we do postnatally. It is important not to overdo it during pregnancy, to eat right and to always consult a ...read more
Summer is a good time to put your gym membership on hold and get outside. For some of us, running and biking are the most obvious summertime sport pursuits, but if you are looking for destination type workouts that are specific to New York and fun, then look no further. These 5 ...read more
