5 reasons to strength train after you've had children

5 Reasons to Strength Train After Children

Why getting strong isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s essential self-care.

If you're a mum, chances are your days are already packed with physical demands – carrying babies, lifting toddlers, running after kids, and somehow still managing to juggle everything else. It’s easy to put your own fitness on the back burner, especially with all the noise about “getting your body back.”

But strength training after children isn’t about shrinking yourself – it’s about showing up for your health, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.

Here’s why strength training is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind:

1. Muscle matters – and we start losing it from age 30.

From the age of 30, we naturally begin to lose muscle mass – and this process speeds up over time if we’re not actively building it. That means now is the perfect time to start strength training. Not to “bounce back,” but to stay strong for life.

Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or beyond, strength training helps you protect your muscles, bones, and joints – so you can move well, lift your kids (or your shopping!), and feel confident in your body for years to come.

2. Mum life is a full-body workout – strength helps you keep up.

Let’s be real: motherhood is physically intense. You’re carrying children, lugging car seats, pushing buggies, squatting to pick up toys, and walking miles without even noticing. And the truth is – your child is only going to grow, get heavier, and move faster.

Strength training supports your stamina, reduces your risk of injury, and builds the resilience you need for daily life. It’s about making all those little (and big) physical demands feel easier – so you don’t end every day exhausted and aching.

3. It boosts your mental wellbeing – and helps you sleep better (when you can).

Strength training isn’t just about what your body can do – it’s also a powerful tool for your mental health. Studies show that regular resistance training can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve self-esteem, and even help with cognitive clarity.

And the bonus? It can also improve sleep quality – which is a game-changer for mums surviving on broken or limited sleep. Even if you're only getting a few hours, making them restful matters.

4. Strength + cardio = the best of both worlds for long-term health.

At Mamatime, our classes combine strength and cardio for a reason. Together, this combo does so much more than just burn calories. It supports:

• 🧠 Cognitive function – think sharper memory, better focus, and mental clarity.

• 🕺 Mobility and confidence in movement – so you feel balanced and capable.

• ⚡ Mitochondrial function – your body’s energy production system, which helps you fight fatigue.

• 💪 Body composition – building lean muscle and improving metabolic health.

• 🩸 Glucose homeostasis – which means better blood sugar regulation and fewer energy crashes.

This isn’t about short-term results. It’s about future-proofing your body so you can enjoy life with energy, confidence, and ease.

5. Embrace your power – strength is a feminist stance.

Strength training won’t make you bulky – but it will help you feel strong, grounded, and powerful. It’s a radical act of self-care in a culture that often encourages women to shrink, quiet down, or put themselves last.

We say: take up space. Feel amazing in your body, on your own terms. Ditch the outdated beauty standards and celebrate what your body can do. Because strong is beautiful – and you deserve to feel it.

Ready to get started?

Our Mamatime classes are designed specifically for mums – postnatal-safe, inclusive, and empowering. We combine strength and cardio in a supportive community where your wellbeing comes first.

💥 Let’s build your strength, confidence, and future – one rep at a time.👶 Babies welcome. Confidence guaranteed.🧡

Make time for you, Mama. It’s Mamatime.