Tag: diastasis recti
Postpartum Cardio, Core & Conditioning Exercises
I know first hand (three times over) how hard it can be to start exercising again after having a baby. An all inclusive program is going to be your best option for getting stronger after having a baby. At this point, thousands of postpartum women have done my 4th Trimester Workout to slim down, tone…
Must-Have Fitness Items for Expecting & New Moms (as seen on CBS LA)
It’s so important (and so challenging) to stay active when you’re pregnant and sometimes even more so in your postnatal recovery. As a prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist and soon-to-be mom of 3, I shared on CBS LA this weekend some of my favorite products for staying fit and healthy through pregnancy and beyond. Here are…
What Feels Good NOW Might Just Hurt You LATER
How To Successfully Dress Your Mummy Tummy
Anything BUT Crunches: Week 2 of the #SayNOtoCrunches Challenge 2016
Congrats on completing Week 1 of the #SayNOtoCrunches Challenge! I’m sure you felt like you were crawling for days! I also imagine you were surprised by how much the crawl worked your entire body. So much more effective than crunches, right? I truly hope that you already feel stronger than when you started. I’d love to…
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…