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Birth To Barbells

Two Kelowna-based practitioners who are passionate about empowering moms to get strong together.

08/07/2026

We had to jump on the bandwagon.

Kinda chic to decide having a baby isn’t stopping you from being your strongest self 💪

08/04/2026

✨ COLLAB CLASS ALERT ✨

We’re teaming up with Josee Marie for the ultimate family-friendly movement + community morning 🤍

This event is designed for parents who want to move their bodies, connect with other families, and spend time in a welcoming, judgment-free space — because fitness should feel like community, not childcare logistics.

📍 When: Tuesday August 18th 8am
📍 Where: Temenos Athletics (1155 St Paul)
📍 Cost: $15 Drop In or any BTB punch pass/membership

☑️ 45-minute Birth to Barbells workout
• Fully family friendly
• Strollers welcome
• Partners welcome
• Older kids welcome
• Beginner friendly + postpartum aware

☑️ 45-minute run/walk led by Josee Marie
Choose a pace that works for you — whether you’re running, jogging, or enjoying a relaxed walk with your stroller and crew 👟☀️

☕ After class we’ll head to The Tackle Box Coffee Bar for coffee, snacks, and a chance to meet other local parents, make new connections, and build your village.

At Birth to Barbells and Kids & Kilometers, creating a safe space for parents is at the heart of everything we do. No pressure, no expectations — just movement, fresh air, and real-life connection with people who get this season of life 🤍

✨ Spots are limited — grab yours through the link in bio or DM us to register!

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07/16/2026

✨ There is no expiration date on postpartum. ✨

Some moms join us at 6 weeks postpartum. Others come when their baby is 6 months... 12 months... or even a toddler.

And that’s okay.

Your body doesn’t stop deserving care just because time has passed.

At our gym, babies of all ages are welcome to come along with you. Whether they’re snoozing in a carrier, rolling around on a blanket, or happily exploring beside you, they’re welcome here—as long as you’re able to supervise them and keep them safe throughout class.

We know every family’s timeline looks different. Maybe you weren’t ready earlier. Maybe life got busy. Maybe childcare wasn’t available. Whatever brought you here now, we’re just glad you’re here.

💛 Postpartum doesn’t have an end date.
💛 Strength doesn’t have a deadline.
💛 You are always welcome.

Bring your baby. Meet other moms. Move your body. We’ll be here whenever you’re ready.

07/13/2026

Because you shouldn’t have to decide between getting a workout in and your baby not catching a summer cold 🧼🧹🧽🫧

06/27/2026

✨LIMITED MERCH LAUNCH✨

To celebrate the men and dads in our life and to kick off our conversation on men’s mental health awareness we are finally offering some merch for the guys!

This is our LIMITED edition “Dad Hat” with a reminder to “check on your dad friends” we are exclusively selling at our Dads, Drinks, and No Dumb Questions event on Friday Kelowna Beer Institute

Hats are $40 and all proceeds will go to mental health care CMHA BC

Come get your hat and wear it proudly!
Available for purchase 👇🏽
📅 Friday July 3
⏰ 4:30-6:30
📍 Kelowna Beer Institute

If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet go to our website www.birthtobarbells.com and check out our EVENTS

06/26/2026

You wouldn’t expect your body to run a marathon the day after giving birth... so why do so many moms expect themselves to jump right back into heavy lifting?

One of the biggest misconceptions postpartum is that if you feel strong, your core and pelvic floor are automatically ready for heavy loads. The reality? The way your body creates pressure and stability changes dramatically during pregnancy and postpartum.

Before pregnancy, your diaphragm, deep core muscles, and pelvic floor worked together like a pressure system to create a strong, supportive brace. During pregnancy, your growing baby changes the position and function of these muscles, stretches connective tissue, and places significant load on your pelvic floor. After birth, that system often needs to be retrained—not just strengthened.

If you start lifting heavy before learning how to properly brace postpartum, you may be placing excessive pressure on tissues that are still healing. This can contribute to symptoms like:
✨ Leaking urine during exercise
✨ Feelings of heaviness or pressure in the pelvis
✨ Core doming or coning
✨ Persistent low back pain
✨ Difficulty rebuilding strength

The goal isn’t to avoid lifting heavy forever. In fact, we want moms to feel strong, powerful, and confident under a barbell again.

But first, we teach your body how to manage pressure, connect to your core, and create an effective brace for your postpartum body—not your pre-pregnancy body.

Because postpartum fitness isn’t about doing less.
It’s about building the right foundation so you can safely do more.

Have you ever been told how to brace postpartum, or were you just told to “engage your core”? 👇

06/25/2026

✨CRADLED in collaboration with BTB for Men’s Mental Health Awareness ✨

Becoming a parent changes everything and while we often talk about supporting mothers, the mental health of birth partners matters too.

We’re honoured to co-sponsor this important conversation around men’s mental health, paternal mental health, and the realities many partners face as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood.

At Cradled, we believe no one should have to carry the weight of asking for help alone. That’s why we’re creating tools that bridge the gap between those who need support and the village that wants to show up. Through early mental health screening, improved communication, practical support coordination, and stronger connections between families and care providers, we’re helping create the wraparound support that every new parent deserves.

Because mental health isn’t just a maternal health issue, it affects the whole family.

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