Pregnancy Post-Partum Parenting Peri-/Menopause

Core Strong

Discover our Signature Program and create Core Strength and Confidence without peeing your pants, organs falling out or worrying about your belly.

In-Person workouts in Edmonton and Virtual Workouts on Zoom

“I cannot say enough amazing things about this program and the support. I have told EVERY SINGLE one of my friends about your program because I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you.”

- Dana

Join Core Strong to:

  • Understand your body

    Demystify the core & pelvic floor so you can engage these muscles correctly, not just in workouts but in daily life.

  • Belong and Be Encouraged

    You’re not just signing up for a program; become part of a community that celebrates your success and supports you every step of the way.

  • Experience the Difference

    Exercises tailored to reduce pelvic floor issues and back pain, with an expert guiding you every step of the way.

You’ll love Core Strong if you:

  • Have had a baby (or a few) and are looking to mindfully rehabilitate your core and pelvic floor with the care it deserves.

  • Are in the midst of motherhood and want to feel confident as you cultivate a body that is strong and energized.

  • Want a powerful core through strategic workouts that build endurance and stability, not just sweat and soreness.

  • Experience tight hips, backaches, or pelvic discomfort, and are ready for daily life free from the constant aches and pains.

  • Dream of laughing, running, or sneezing with the confidence that your body is resilient and capable.

 
Live Virtual Fitness for Postpartum Edmonton

Testimonials

  • “Core Love is my guaranteed self-care.

    It’s a way I can take care of myself without having to overthink or spend lots of time planning for it.

    I really appreciate how accessible you have made the program and you get how full life is as a stay-at-home mom. My overall strength has really improved and I get to enjoy all the daily physical activities with my kids pain-free.”

    Ashleigh

  • "I just wanted to send a message to say how thankful I am for this program.

    I’ve never found a workout program more sustainable that this. I love the mindset around working out that I’ve learned and feel so happy to be able to keep up with moving my body more and getting strong. I really like how my body looks, how my clothes fit, and how strong I feel. I don’t spend any time thinking negative thoughts about my body anymore and I think this workout program has a lot to do with that. Thanks for all you do!”

    Brianne

  • “I’ve surprised myself with what I can do in Core Love workouts.

    In the past, I would have been scared to try a heavier weight or challenging variation of an exercise.

    Now I know I’ve learned what I need to know about my body so I can push myself without making things like peeing and back pain worse.”

    Steph

  • "I have experienced a seismic shift in my perspective on my overall health and exercise since joining Core Love.

    It has been life-changing and life-saving, especially during these first few postpartum years when life can be chaotic.

    Core Love classes make me more energized and stronger than I’ve ever been. I no longer leak when I run. I love getting weekly movement in with a group of other women as we share bits of our lives with each other, both the good and the bad, in class.”

    Catherine

  • I am seeing and feeling muscles that I never knew I had!

    The community of women at Core Love is incredible. Everyone has different backgrounds and experiences but we're all showing up together to improve ourselves.

    I'm so proud of what I've been able to accomplish and my girls are learning how important it is for mom to fill her cup and continue to get stronger.

    From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for continuing to encourage me, push me and guide me.

    Carien

Live Virtual Fitness for Moms Edmonton
 

How it works:

Ditch the one-size-fits-all "fit mom bootcamps" for a program designed with your unique needs in mind.

Program Schedule: Join us from November 27th to December 18th, every Monday at 10:30 am, for a series of 4 transformative sessions at the Lucina Birth Centre (📍9505 163 St NW - View Map).

Class Experience: Each 50-minute session includes mobility and stretching, a targeted core and pelvic floor warm-up, and expertly designed exercises to strengthen your entire body, leaving you energized and strong.

Ongoing Support: We are with you every step of the way. You’ll also receive:

  • Access to 2 optional Zoom classes every week for extra guidance and support.

  • Customized Home Core Circuits that complement and build upon our in-class work.

  • An invitation to our private Facebook group, where you can seek advice, share your milestones, and bond with the Core Love Community.

Ready to feel the difference? Join us and strengthen your core, your confidence, and your community.

Meet the Coaches in Your Corner

 We are with you on this journey. 

 
Kaye Burrows

Kaye Burrows (she/her)

Head Coach and Program Design

  • BPE, BEd Science Minor, MuTu Pro, PN-L1, PPA.

    As a mom of three, I know first hand how it feels to be living in a body that I don’t recognize.

    I also live a busy and full life and I don’t have time to waste when it comes to my workouts. When I carve out time and energy to move my body, I want to trust that the exercises are building the strength and endurance I need to keep up with my busy life.

    When my body feels good, everything feels better. I am more confident in my relationships at home and at work. I can be the patient mom my kids need. And I don’t hesitate to join friends on a mountain adventure.

    I can’t wait for you to start feeling the changes in your life that come from strengthening from the inside out.

 
Shannon Dickie

Shannon Dickie (she/her)

Co-Coach and your # 1 hype woman

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Women’s Fitness Coach, GGS- CPPC Pre and Postnatal

    After having my own two children, I dealt with pelvic pain and peeing when I exercised. I struggled postpartum with the way my belly looked and wondered why my core muscles had disappeared.

    As I learned how to strengthen my core from the inside out, I also transformed my mental health. The physical strength I gained created confidence for me in every other area of my life.

    I was hooked. I decided to get certified as a Personal Trainer and Women’s fitness specialist because I wanted this transformation for all women.

    You will find me leading classes, coaching in the app and Facebook group giving you feedback on your workouts and cheering you on with virtual high fives or hugs, depending on what you need that day:)

"Core Love has been instrumental in my journey. Classes were tailored to my abilities with modifications offered as well as encouragement to stretch myself and increase my strength.”

“Core Love's emphasis on women's bodies and the changes they go through is clear in the exercises that are chosen. This also spills over into a safe space to arrive to class in any emotional or physical and with grace for screaming, running children in the background. 

Core Love also extends outside of the live class and offers opportunities and encouragement for healthy active lifestyles through challenges, inspirational stories, and the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice from Shannon and Kaye.

I would highly recommend these classes for anyone who is looking to increase physical strength and honour the changing of female body"

- Rachael

FAQs

  • Our programs are designed to be completed at home with minimal equipment. You will need:

    • A mini band

    • Longer Resistance Band

    • Dumbells or Kettlebells, ideally, you will have 1-2 weights in each of these ranges:

      • Light (5-10 lbs)

      • Medium (15-25 lbs)

      • Heavy (25-40 lbs)

    • Nice to have (but not required, you can use household items): bench, stable step/stool, exercise ball.

  • Using the 123+R system, you can customize your workout to fit your time and energy needs each day. A level 1 workout will take you between 5-10 minutes. Level 2 will be about 30 minutes and Level 3 will be 35-45 minutes.

  • We’ve designed these workouts for busy women and mothers, so if you are interrupted, you can easily pick it right back up and finish the workout. We build in rest periods where you can wipe a bum or serve a snack and then get right back into it.

  • Yup. Pregnancy, postpartum or peri/menopause can bring a lot of unwanted change to your pelvic floor and core, but it definitely doesn’t mean you are weak or broken. We give cues and suggestions in our videos so that you can move without pain, pressure or peeing. Stuck? Just shoot us a message inside the app and we will give you a strategy to make it work for your body.

  • Never! You are welcome here whether you’ve never had children or if your children are 2, 5, or 30+. You can get started now with just a few workouts a week and feel the difference in your core right away.

  • Not for us. You are welcome to take those photos for yourself, if you find that motivating. We keep our focus on how your body feels, your energy levels, how strong your core is getting and consistently fitting your workouts into your busy life.

  • Guess what? You will. You can count on it. Life will get crazy and there will be days where you are barely keeping up. We’ve built rest and recovery right into our 123+R programs so that you can still “check” them off in the app when rest is the most productive thing for your fitness. Your workouts can be completed on any day of the week, so you can be flexible and adjust when needed.

  • We get it, sometimes you will need to miss class and we have a very flexible make-up class policy. If we have an open spot in another class that week, it’s yours. You will also always have access to the workout we do in class in the app, so you never have to miss out.

  • We know very well the exhaustion and tired achy feelings of pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. And still, we would really encourage you to start the program now because you will be preparing your body for a smoother postpartum recovery.

    Our programs are customized for your specific phase of pregnancy, you can trust that your workouts are safe and effective for you, right now.

    Many of our members tell us their Core Love workouts were the only thing that felt good on their bodies in that last month of pregnancy- even better than walking!

  • Once you’ve had clearance from a doctor, you can begin and we will make sure your workouts are customized to support your body as you recover and rebuild your core and pelvic floor foundation.

  • Surgery is a good option for some people. Other times, a well designed exercise program can replace the need for surgery. Whether you are considering a surgery or recovering from one, we will help you strengthen your pelvic floor so that you can feel strong and trust your body again. This may require some more individualized coaching, so if you are currently considering surgery, please contact us HERE. We will let you know honestly if we can help and which program will be the best fit.

  • It can be scary to put money on the line, especially when it comes to our own self care. If you try the program for 2 weeks and decide it really isn’t what you need right now, we will give you a 100% refund.

Still have questions? We would love to chat:) Contact us and we will be in touch. 

The Core Love Community is the right amount of support + accountability without stress or shame. 

Feel strong, confident and proud of your body, no matter what it’s been through.  

 

You will love this program if you:

  • Are ready to carve out more time to care for YOU

  • Need a workout program that is designed for your unique needs as a woman

  • You are sick of the leaking, back pain or painful sex and would like to find those long lost core muscles again

  • Want a stronger core and pelvic floor, but you still want to work your whole body and get a bit of a sweat on

  • Value having a coach (who is also a woman and mom) in your corner