Pregnancy Side Stretch {Video}
This side stretch feels amazing during and after pregnancy (& beyond really). A great stretch if you have middle or low back tightness. Check it out and let me know what you think. *Always be sure...
View Article3 Reasons You Should Be Swimming!
Swimming during pregnancy can be fantastic for your body and help you feel great. If you’re cleared for exercise, here are three reasons why you’ll love getting to the beach or the pool during your...
View ArticleBump & Beyond Booty Sculpting Workout {Video}
You are going to love my new “Bump & Beyond Booty Sculpting Workout” video! I get requests for more butt exercises all the time and many women feel like they lose their butt or it flattens during...
View ArticlePrenatal Exercise & Postpartum Rewards
Prenatal exercise is great for your body and mood during pregnancy, and research has shown that it can also contribute to your baby’s health and even your delivery– which is why Knocked-Up Fitness is...
View ArticleA New Reason to Keep Up With Those Kegels!
Kegel Exercises are an important part of pelvic strength during pregnancy and after baby. A strong pelvic floor not only contributes to easier labor and reduced pain during pregnancy– but it can...
View ArticleThe Importance of Your Transverse Abdominals {Video}
Check out my new video below on Deep Core Strengthening. Learn the importance of your Transverse Abdominals and how they can impact your pregnancy, labor, and beyond! ===>Now Available: The...
View Article5 Tips to Motivate Moms-to-Be
Exercise is an extremely important factor in having a healthy pregnancy, so you might be surprised that three out of four pregnant women in the U.S. don’t get enough exercise! Preventative Medicine...
View ArticleWhat Moms Are Saying {Testimonials}
Check out what moms and experts are saying about Erica’s training and Knocked-Up Fitness Prenatal and Postnatal Programs! “Erica is one of my favorite prenatal (and postnatal!) fitness experts, and I...
View ArticleMy 2nd Pregnancy {Push Prep}
Though my second pregnancy was fairly easy, my second time going into labor took a scary turn when my son’s heart rate dropped with each push. Watch the video below to hear how exercising and my Push...
View ArticleEpisiotomies, Epidurals & Exercise {Video}
There are many important things to consider about episiotomies and epidurals as you enter your pregnancy, and specifically your labor process. Watch the video below to learn more on episiotomies &...
View ArticleMy 3rd Pregnancy {Being Induced}
My 3rd Pregnancy gave me an introduction to induction. While I was nervous at first to be induced, I researched my options and embraced the induction process. I’m thankful for my healthy baby girl....
View ArticleWorth the Weight: How Prenatal Exercise Can Help You Achieve Your Postpartum...
If you’re one of many Knocked-Up mommas waiting for baby, and wondering how your body will react to pregnancy and delivery, you’re in luck! A study out of The American College of Sports Medicine shows...
View Article9 Surprising Tips: Pregnancy Digestive Health
Natural health has become very popular among pregnant women and moms lately– and for good reason! Mom’s are now more aware than ever that our diet, exercise routines, and environments affect our...
View ArticleDelivery Methods: 1 Crazy (But Awesome) Tip To Improve Baby’s Health
For many moms, planning for your baby’s arrival can even start before you find out you’re pregnant. Not surprisingly, delivery brings great excitement, along with questions and concerns for both mom...
View Article5 Tips to Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain
Weight gain is a reality of pregnancy… Or is it? Many pregnant women struggle to meet pregnancy weight gain milestones–often leading to anxiety, and unhealthy eating habits. We asked Kristi Angevine,...
View Article3 Best Exercises for Early Pregnancy Health
According to The University of North Carolina’s study on pregnant women, fewer than 25% of moms-to-be are meeting healthy exercise recommendations– this means less than 1 in 4 women are exercising...
View ArticleAvoiding “Coning” During Pregnancy Can Help Prevent Diastasis Recti
Coning of the belly during pregnancy is when you see a ridge or bulge popping out down the midline of your belly, typically when doing an exercise in correctly or an exercise that puts too much stress...
View ArticleTo Plank or Not To Plank?
I get asked this question all the time, are planks safe during pregnancy? Can I do planks with diastasis recti? So to plank or not to plank, is a very big question especially if we are discussing...
View ArticleSafe and Effective Pregnancy Core Exercises
When it comes to core exercises during pregnancy there’s a lot of confusion out there. So I’m here to help clear that up and if you haven’t already be sure to read the other posts on the blog that are...
View Article5 Exercises to Help Get Rid of Back Pain During Pregnancy
There it is again that annoying back pain during pregnancy – but did you know that with some simple tweaks to posture, activating your deep core and including these 5 exercises in your daily life you...
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