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Angela Holm \/ TikTok<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A mom influencer\u2019s late-night gym routine has sparked a heated debate online, raising questions about postpartum fitness, child safety and how mothers can make time for their own health while caring for a newborn.<\/p>\n

Angela Holm, a married mother of five, drew more than 2.2 million views after sharing a video of herself heading to an empty gym after 9 p.m. with her infant. Once inside, Holm strapped the baby to her chest as she exercised, including walking on a treadmill.<\/p>\n

The video quickly divided viewers. Some praised Holm for finding a way to stay active while caring for a newborn. Others worried that carrying an infant around treadmills, weights and other gym equipment could put the child at risk.<\/p>\n

\u201cHoly s— this is so dangerous,\u201d one commenter wrote. Another called the workout \u201cunsafe and irresponsible,\u201d while others questioned what could happen if Holm tripped or lost her balance.<\/p>\n

Those concerns aren’t limited to social media.<\/p>\n

Research involving Birmingham Children\u2019s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust examined treadmill-related injuries among 29 children, including some younger than 3. Injuries included burns and scarring.<\/p>\n

\u201cTreadmills can pose a significant danger to children,\u201d researchers warned, adding that such injuries are preventable.<\/p>\n

The National Independent Health Club Association has also cautioned parents about bringing babies into workout areas, pointing to hazards including weights, sharp edges, tripping risks and exercise machines.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a lot of safety concerns in a workout space to include tripping hazards, weights [and] sharp edges,\u201d the organization notes.<\/p>\n

Still, Holm\u2019s video resonated with mothers who know how challenging it can be to prioritize their own well-being after having a baby.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had really bad postpartum and [the gym is] the only thing that helped me,\u201d one supporter wrote. \u201cProud of you mama for doing what you need to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another simply encouraged her, \u201cI think you\u2019re doing AMAZING. Keep going!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

The debate highlights a balancing act familiar to many new moms. Physical activity can support overall wellness after childbirth, but returning to exercise safely matters, too. Recovery is different for every woman, and new mothers should follow guidance from their healthcare provider about when and how to resume physical activity.<\/p>\n

For Christian moms, there is also a helpful reminder here about stewardship. Caring for your body doesn’t have to mean pushing harder or doing more. It can mean moving when movement is helpful, resting when rest is needed and recognizing that both are legitimate ways to care for the body God has given you.<\/p>\n

And postpartum wellness doesn’t have to look impressive on social media. A walk outside, a few minutes of gentle movement or a workout completed when circumstances allow can all be meaningful.<\/p>\n

Holm\u2019s viral video may have started an argument about one mom\u2019s workout, but it has opened a much broader conversation: New mothers need opportunities to care for themselves, and finding ways to do that safely may be more important than how\u2014or where\u2014the workout happens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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