Smart Fit Picks is a resource for women navigating pregnancy and postpartum recovery — specifically the physical side of it: core and pelvic floor recovery, diastasis recti, safe movement through each trimester, and the gear and programs that actually hold up to research and real user experience.
Why This Site Exists
Searching for postpartum fitness advice online turns up a lot of noise: generic “get your body back” content that ignores what’s actually happening physically after pregnancy, and product roundups that read like they were written without ever looking at the research. Smart Fit Picks is built to do better than that — every recommendation here is researched against clinical sources (ACOG guidance, pelvic floor physical therapy literature, and published program data) and cross-checked against real user feedback, not just manufacturer marketing copy.
How We Research and Recommend
- We read the clinical and physical-therapy literature on diastasis recti, pelvic floor recovery, and safe prenatal/postpartum exercise before writing about it.
- Product and program recommendations are based on published specifications, independent reviews, and documented user outcomes — not just what pays the highest commission.
- We’re upfront when we earn a commission. See our affiliate disclosure page for the full picture of how this site makes money.
- We are not medical professionals, and nothing on this site should replace individualized care from your doctor or a pelvic floor physical therapist.
A Note on Medical Content
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery look different for every body. Severity of diastasis recti, pelvic floor function, and recovery timelines all vary, and general content like ours can’t account for your specific situation. If something here raises a question about your own recovery — especially persistent pain, bulging along your midline, or ongoing incontinence — please bring it to your doctor or a pelvic floor physical therapist rather than relying on an article alone.
Get in Touch
Have a question, a correction, or a product you think we should look into? Reach out any time at ericpiele6@gmail.com.