Personalized Wellness for Every Stage of Womanhood
The journey of womanhood comes with many beautiful — and sometimes challenging — seasons. One of the most transformative of these is motherhood. Exercise can be a powerful tool to help you flourish through it all.
Whether you’re expecting, navigating postpartum recovery, or simply striving to feel stronger and more balanced in your daily life, our programs are designed to support your body, mind, and overall well-being.
ABOUT
Welcome to MOMumental Fitness
Balancing the responsibilities of daily life while maintaining personal fitness and health can be a challenge for any woman. That is why MOMumental Fitness was created — to give you the support you deserve.
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Lauren F. Howze, women’s fitness specialist and creator of MOMumental Fitness, guides you through every stage of your wellness journey. Whether you’re navigating the unique changes of pregnancy and postpartum, or simply seeking to feel stronger, healthier, and more energized, Lauren provides professional guidance and support to help you boost your mental, physical, and emotional health along the way.
WHY MOMUMENTAL FITNESS
Healthier Women = Happier Lives
Did you know that staying active provides countless benefits for women — boosting energy, improving mood, supporting long-term health, and building physical and mental strength?
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For mothers, fitness offers even more: prenatal movement can support your baby’s development, and postnatal exercise can help speed recovery and restore confidence.
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Whether you’re focusing on your own wellness, preparing for motherhood, or navigating life postpartum, movement is a powerful tool to help you feel your best and thrive in every stage of life.
CARE FOR ALL WOMEN
BENEFITS
How a Tailored Women’s Fitness Plan May Benefit You
Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, navigating postpartum recovery, or simply aiming to feel your best at every stage of womanhood, these are some common concerns women face and how targeted exercise can help support your body and overall well-being:
Low Energy & Fatigue
Hormonal shifts, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, and the demands of daily life (often with little sleep) can leave women feeling drained. Cardiorespiratory training builds energy reserves, strengthens the respiratory system, and improves stamina—helping women better handle everyday tasks, the physical demands of pregnancy, and the ongoing stressors of motherhood.
Back & Postural Pain
Weight fluctuations, breast changes, pregnancy-related posture shifts, and long hours sitting or carrying children can all contribute to upper and lower back pain. Strengthening the core and abdominal muscles helps stabilize and support the spine, while stretching and mobility work ease tension, reduce cramps, and improve posture.
Low Mood & Self-Esteem
During pregnancy, hormones rise and fall — dramatically impacting your physical and emotional state. And while some new mothers talk about the joys of parenting, you may feel like you’ve got a case of the baby blues. Exercise is proven to elevate mood and counteract feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression that can occur during pregnancy and beyond. It also improves self-esteem and body image, helping women adapt easier to increased body weight and bulk.
Inability to Lose Excess Weight
While all mothers are expected to gain weight, many find it difficult to return to their postpartum body after childbirth. Everyone goes at their own pace but recovery from pregnancy and delivery often takes around 6–12 months. Consistent exercise plays a vital role in helping new mothers regain and even improve their pre-pregnancy shape.
Lack of
Support or Encouragement
It is common for mothers to feel a sense of isolation and stress. A pre or postpartum exercise class provides an emotional outlet and is a tremendous resource for encouraging new moms to exercise – providing the peer support needed for women to feel comfortable taking away from their babies to focus on themselves.
Pelvic Floor Concerns
Pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or even high-impact exercise can weaken the pelvic floor, leading to issues like leaking, heaviness, or core instability. A well-designed fitness program can strengthen and restore pelvic floor function, improve bladder control, and support long-term core health.
Hormone Balance
From PMS to perimenopause to postpartum hormone shifts, women experience cycles that directly impact mood, energy, and metabolism. Exercise has been shown to regulate hormonal fluctuations, ease symptoms like irritability and anxiety, and promote better sleep and emotional resilience.
ABOUT ME
Hi there! I'm Lauren.
A certified pre and postnatal fitness specialist — and a proud mom of two — I’m passionate about supporting women through every stage of life. From motherhood to the many other seasons of womanhood, my mission is to help you embrace wellness with confidence, strength, and balance.
Drawing on both personal experience and professional expertise, I guide women through pregnancy and beyond by sharing what to expect, how to enhance the experience, and how to overcome common challenges along the way.
Whether you’re a new or expecting mother navigating postpartum recovery, or a woman simply seeking to feel strong, energized, and connected to your body, I curate fitness programs designed to meet you where you are — supporting both your physical health and your sense of self.
PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS
Custom Curriculum to Fit Your Schedule
Strength for
Every Stage
Specialized fitness classes designed to improve posture, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health—supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Science-Backed Curriculum
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A comprehensive program rooted in women’s health and maternity fitness, tailored to meet your body’s unique needs at every phase of life.
Flexible Training
Options
Choose from in-person or virtual classes, with the option of one-on-one sessions or group settings for accountability and community.
Balanced Nutrition Guidance
Personalized support to help you establish sustainable, healthy eating habits that fuel energy, recovery, and long-term wellness.
Community &
Expert Support
A trusted network of peers and professionals to keep you motivated, supported, and empowered—because no woman should navigate wellness alone.
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