7 Pregnancy Pilates Leg Exercises
7 of my favorite Pregnancy Pilates side lying leg exercises you can do anywhere, anytime and a couple are directly out of my book The Knocked Up Fitness Guide to Pregnancy. Which I wrote because I...
View ArticleBest Exercises for Diastasis Recti
One of my most asked questions “What are the best exercises for diastasis recti” in some form about prevention – repairing- and preventing further damage. I’ve written other posts that are centered...
View ArticleMindfulness Meditation
Meditation can be an enlightening and extremely effective addition to your health plan, and can have profound effects on your pregnancy, labor, and life beyond birth! Meditation often conjures a...
View ArticleExercise to Help Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy
Exercise before pregnancy and of course during pregnancy could help you prepare for and have a healthy pregnancy. The benefits to exercising during pregnancy are tremendous and the sooner you can...
View ArticlePilates Roll Downs {Video}
Pilates roll downs are a fantastic exercise to help you {find} and strengthen your deep core muscles along with improving your posture and possibly even get rid of annoying back pain that creeps in for...
View ArticlePregnancy Exercise Mermaid Stretch
I want to share with you one of my favorite pregnancy exercises the Mermaid Stretch! You’ll find this exercise throughout many of my workouts and discussed in my training program and for good reason,...
View ArticleDiastasis Recti – Why You Should Care {Live Video}
Diastasis recti – what it is, why you should care and your questions answered {a couple anyways}. I get LOTs of questions related around diastasis recti, both from pregnant mama’s, postpartum mama’s...
View ArticleImportance of Posture in Core Function
Discussion on Posture & Core Function The role of posture in proper core function is absolutely essential! You can work on improving your posture throughout your day – no need to set aside time to...
View ArticleLearn How To Do Squats Properly {Video}
How to do squats PROPERLY! Okay mama’s you are going to love these tips! They will help you make your squats more effective, lift your booty and give your pelvis, hips, and knees more support – plus...
View ArticleFoam Rolling Glute Release
Foam Rolling Glute Release Tired of that annoying low back pain? Say ‘bye-bye’ with this simple and extremely effective foam rolling glute release exercise. {be sure to sign up below for some of my...
View ArticleStop Butt Tucking Already!
Stop Butt Tucking Already! You may be wondering what I mean by that…stop butt tucking… Well truth is – almost every new client that comes to me the first thing I work on is posture and this includes...
View ArticleStop Sucking Your Abs IN!
Stop Pulling Your Belly to Your Spine! Stop sucking your abs in! I know you may be thinking,’but wait, that’s what I’ve been taught to do…” That’s the answer I’ve receive countless times when a new...
View ArticlePelvic Tilts – Great for Getting Your Abs Back!
Pelvic Tilts – Great For Getting Your Abs Back! Pelvic Tilts are a perfect first step towards getting your abs back and creating a stronger core. It’s important to learn to move and strengthen your...
View ArticleCrunches Are Not The Best Core Exercises!
Crunches are not the best core exercises, and are not the most effective first step to improving abdominal health– especially for pregnant or postpartum moms. Let’s think about which muscles...
View ArticleImportance of Moving Your Body!
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View ArticleModified Down Dog to Plank {Video}
This modified down dog to pike to plank is a great option for pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Even if you have abdominal separation {Diastasis Recti} – this is a great way to modify so you can...
View Article9 Health Benefits of Prenatal Exercise
We know exercise and nutrition play a pivotal role in having a healthy pregnancy, but what does being active really do for us? There are so many great reasons to follow a safe exercise program and...
View ArticleKristin McGee: Twin Pregnancy Tips
Expecting Twins? You're in Good Company Having recently given birth to gorgeous twin sons, celebrity trainer and mom of three Kristin McGee has offered up some helpful tips for expecting moms–...
View ArticleOptimal Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines
Wondering where to get started in your prenatal exercise adventure? Optimal pregnancy exercise guidelines will differ for every mom, depending on your pre-pregnancy activity level and how your...
View ArticleWhy Pregnancy is the BEST Time to Strengthen Your Core!
Pregnancy is the BEST time to learn to strengthen your deep core muscles! This goes beyond just strengthening your ‘abs’. While tightening and toning is definitely a goal for many moms, core training...
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