What NOT To Do When Teaching Group Fitness

So last week I was back visiting my parents.  One of the luxuries of staying with my parents is having them watch the boys while I head to the gym. I’ve been to my mom’s gym a few times.  It’s more of a wellness center since it’s connected with a hospital, so it caters to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Stretches for Busy People

The more kids I have . . . the busier life becomes . . . and the less time I have for workout, let alone a stretch routine. That’s why I’ve found that sometimes the best time to fit in some stretches is right before I go to bed.  I first started doing this when…

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