Want to start a debate in the postpartum fitness world? Walk into a room and ask “So, should women use abdominal binders after pregnancy?” Things are likely to get intense quickly. First off, let’s define our terms. When I say abdominal wrapping, I am absolutely NOT talking about the kind of waist cinching or waist training that you may … Read More
“Good” Food vs “Bad” Food: Is There Really Such A Thing?
So every night, shortly before bed, I will eat about 5-6 dark chocolate covered almonds that I have stashed away in the fridge. I know -it may sound a little crazy, but it’s actually not and we will get into that in a bit! I like to end the day with a little something sweet. But, I don’t like … Read More
Ready To Run Postpartum: The Mom’s Guide For How & When To Do It Safely
Today, I want to talk about running. Why? Because it’s a topic that I get asked about quite frequently from postpartum moms and it’s one that they consider to be a “gentler†way to start exercising again post birth. Running is a great activity that burns a lot of calories (along with strength training), helps you build up your … Read More
Your Postpartum Checklist For Healing Well After Childbirth
I have a mom in one of my fitness classes who is due to give birth any day now. We were chatting after class a few weeks ago, and she said to me: “So, after my 6 week check-up, I’m pretty much ready to come back to working out again like normal -right? I’ve been hopeful that over the past … Read More
Creating A Healthy Snack Zone For Your Kids
With two little boys (ages 5 & 8), snack time is like The Neverending Story in my house. First thing in the morning, my boys head off to the kitchen to grab something to eat. Whenever they come in the house from playing outside, they head right for the kitchen. As soon as they get home from school, the backpacks … Read More
How To Assess Yourself For Diastasis Recti
One of the first things I will ask a postpartum client during a consultation is: “Have you checked yourself for Diastasis Recti yet?†Most often the response is: “Diasta -what?†Many women don’t even know that Diastasis Recti is even “a thing†during and after pregnancy because their doctors or healthcare providers sometimes don’t openly discuss this with them. … Read More
5 Things I Wish Moms REALLY Knew About The Fitness Industry
As much as I love the health and fitness field, there are things about it that makes me sometimes shake my head in disgust. From quick fixes to fad diets and gimmicks, there is never a short supply of products out there promising to help you lose weight and get in shape…like yesterday…and with as little effort as possible. It … Read More
5 THINGS I WISH MOMS REALLY KNEW ABOUT THE FITNESS INDUSTRY
As much as I love the health and fitness field, there are things about it that makes me sometimes shake my head in disgust. From quick fixes to fad diets and gimmicks, there is never a short supply of products out there promising to help you lose weight and get in shape…like yesterday…and with as little effort as possible. It … Read More
5 “Crunch Free” Core Exercises
You’ve probably heard somewhere along the line that crunches and sit-ups are the more “functional†way to a stronger core -especially if you participate in CrossFit (or some fitness program similar to it). You’ll find most often that sit-ups are part of the daily WOD at least a few days per week in these types of gym settings. But … Read More
Leaking During Exercise: What You Need To Know
Last week, I shared some thoughts, or what others might consider a rant ;), on my Facebook page regarding urinary incontinence during exercise. I’m sure that most of my friends on Facebook saw the post, read the first few lines, rolled their eyes, and thought “there she goes again getting up on her soap boxâ€. And it’s a shame because … Read More