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once more- with feeling - you need more than just a PT

watch this before you hire somone.

Sep 32 min read

how to decide what workouts are right for your pregnancy

"Can I do this during pregnancy??"

Pregnancy exercise shouldn't be a guessing game. Get expert-backed, practical advice on how to listen to your body, avoid common myths, and embrace guilt-free movement—straight from someone with two decades of experience and has done it 3x.

Aug 53 min read

What is C- Curve?

Pilates is all the rage right now. Which is great! However, if you are pregnant or newly postpartum, some of the exercises might not be best for you. Particularly one called "C-Curve". C curve is an abdominal bracing exercise that encourages length in the low back. It requires some flexibility and a LOT of core strength. Watch this to learn how to do it and how to know if you're doing it right: Want more help deciding what to do for your body? Schedule a chat with me! I have

May 71 min read

Tired, Busy, and Anxious? Your Safe Pregnancy Fitness Plan is Here.

Pregnancy can feel overwhelming. Don't stress your workouts if you're short on time. Do these once per week and you'll be good to go!

Feb 122 min read

short on time doesn't mean short on results

you deserve nice things; the shred method.

get your coupon for 50% off the shred method this weekend!

Feb 121 min read

What is Mama Shred?

One of My Favorite Classes to Teach: The Shred Method What is the Shred Method? Let’s dive into what the Shred Method is all about! This fantastic class, which I taught in sunny Los Angeles, CA, is an exhilarating 60-minute workout. It alternates between a spin class and strength training. Picture this: you warm up on a spin bike, jump off to tackle three sets of strength exercises for 45 seconds each, then hop back on for some cardio. Rinse and repeat! You even get to finish

Jan 144 min read

Should you be k-taping?

learn why a belly sling isn't enough

Jan 64 min read

Why Starting a Return to Run Program After Pregnancy is essential for New Moms

Pregnancy brings incredible changes to the body, and to say that the journey postpartum is overwhelming is an understatement. Imagine growing a bowling ball for 9 months, pushing or surgically removing it out of you, and then being expected to feel normal? Not likely. If you've already been through this, you understand how impossible this feels. Especially with breastfeeding, managing other kids, a job, and lack of sleep. For my runner-mommas, how do we do this? In my nearly

Dec 11, 20254 min read

Best Practices for your Pelvic floor

I got a great question on my Instagram this week. (If you have a burning fitness question please contact me here or DM me on Instagram - I usually post a link in my stories on Tuesdays). This person is in the preconception phase for baby #2, and wanted to know not only what the best pelvic floor exercises are, but also how to incorporate her pelvic floor training into her daily life and exercise program. (I love this question!! Also- major kudos to you who are taking char

Mar 2, 20233 min read