I’ve been quiet on social media for a while because I’ve been sorting through my own thoughts. I haven’t written a blog post in a while because writing about prenatal/postnatal fitness and core and pelvic floor health doesn’t come as easily as it used to for me…except when I feel the need to rant about stupid sh*t I see being “taught” … Read More
HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR PRENATAL WORKOUTS
In my last article, we talked about how to structure your workouts during the first year postpartum. If you missed it, you can read more about that here. If you’re about to give birth to your babe, you are recently postpartum, or you know a mama who is, then this piece is well worth the read. For this post, we … Read More
RETURNING TO EXERCISE: HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR POSTPARTUM WORKOUTS
So, baby is here, you’re settling into your new way of life, and you’re anxious to get back into the gym. Maybe you’ve even gotten the “green light” from your healthcare professional to resume normal activity again. Not so fast! I know this may not be what you want to hear, but I say this with the highest regard for … 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 WAYS TO CURB MOMMY GUILT…AND GET YOUR WORKOUTS IN
Mommy guilt is a common feeling. The mindset goes something like: “How could I possibly take precious time away from my child to work on myself?’. Believe me…I have been there and have thought these same things once I became a mother in 2007. I will never forget the first time I dropped my son off in daycare at the … Read More
FUN, SMART WAYS TO INCORPORATE FITNESS INTO FAMILY TIME
Since I am already a mom to two little boys, and also VERY pregnant with a little girl, I have found myself redirecting my focus these days more so towards topics related to all things motherhood and pregnancy. My “niche” population was staring me straight in the face all this time and I have just been too oblivious to the obvious. Doesn’t … Read More
CARDIO ISN’T ENOUGH: WHY STRENGTH TRAINING SHOULD BE PART OF YOUR WORKOUT PLAN
So as you can tell by now, I am a huge fan of weight lifting! It’s such an empowering and motivating activity for us ladies because we are expected so often by society to just be these delicate little flowers and to stick to things more suitable for women…whatever that means?!?! I got to thinking about this one day while … Read More
ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITHOUT SACRIFICING YOUR HEALTH!
With the holidays getting closer, you can’t help but be bombarded by all the tips and tricks for avoiding holiday weight gain and maintaining your fitness routine. I guess I am about to do the same thing :), but I do so with a bit of a twist. By now you may have noticed through my blog and social media … Read More
DON’T LET WINTER WEATHER DULL YOUR WORKOUT MOTIVATION — 6 TIPS FOR STAYING FOCUSED
If you are like me, winter is not your favorite part of the year. The shorter days and colder weather definitely challenges my willpower to keep working out, but I still manage to get it done. I loathe the thought of getting out of my warm bed on a cold, dark winter day to get all bundled up for a … Read More
IS IT TIME TO ANTE UP THE WEIGHT?
So I am going to revisit a topic in the fitness industry that will never die, and that is the always hot debate on whether women should lift heavy or not. How many times have we women been fed the message that we need to keep it light (in terms of weight training) to achieve that “long, lean look”? This … Read More