learn why a belly sling isn't enough

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

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

So, I have always wanted to try these “energy bites” I keep hearing so much about, but my kids always have grand plans for other baking...

I get this question ALL the time when I work with new prenatal people. "How much weight can I lift when I'm pregnant?" My response is this- You can lift as MUCH as you want. If you can maintain or increase your resistance, great! If you need to scale back and regress certain exercises, great! There are no current limitations from ACOG. It truly depends on the following: 1- Can you stay within a 6-7 on the 1-10 RPE scale? (Meaning the rate of perceived exertion- how challengi