Category: Fitness
What NOT To Do When Teaching Group Fitness
Exercises to Avoid Post-Pregnancy
So my two previous posts have been regarding Diastasis Recti – what it is, how to test yourself for it, and exercises that help in healing it. Although all of that is important, what is probably going to help you the most is knowing which exercises to refrain from post-pregnancy to not aggravate or cause…
Exercises for Healing a Diastasis Recti
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Yes, that means you! I honestly believe that everyone should check themselves for a diastasis recti, but especially if you’ve had a baby. Your first question is probably “Diastasis what?” The short version is that diastasis recti is when the tissue that holds your abdominals together stretches and thins too much so that the right…
The Better Body Baby Workout
I created this workout because I constantly get asked by parents for exercises they can do with their babies. It’s a quick circuit: 3 cardio exercises followed by 3 conditioning exercises. All you need is your baby and a comfortable place you can lay down (a yoga mat or carpet). Perform each cardio exercise for one minute…
Cardio Modifications for Pregnancy & Post
Do you ever wonder if your neighbor, the psychologist, is diagnosing you or if your friend, the nutritionist, is judging what you eat? I would be willing to bet they are because when I see a pregnant woman working out, or moreover, someone I know is in early postnatal recovery, I’ll be honest, I can’t help but evaluate…
The Top 4 Biggest Postpartum Exercise Mistakes
So this post is about the biggest mistakes I see and/or hear about from women in their postnatal exercise routines. Coincidentally (yeah,right), today is also the official launch date of my new postnatal workout DVD Expecting MORE®: The 4th Trimester Workout. I’m so excited because the workout program is the first of it’s kind –…
Stretches for Busy People
Get Better Abs (without actually having to exercise)
Okay, seriously, who doesn’t want better abs? I think we all do, but particularly those of us who have had a baby (babies). And that’s just the superficial part. What’s even more important is the need for a stronger core, especially when you are a mom. Not only did pregnancy most likely weaken your core, but…