Back pain and pelvic pain are seemingly synonymous with pregnancy.  Once baby arrives,  your pelvis may ache, your pelvic floor may be fatigued and healing and you will likely feel somewhat disconnected from your core as recovery begins.  Staying strong throughout pregnancy is vital…and partaking in safe, appropriate postpartum training is equally important. Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, referred to as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) describes pain in the joints of your pelvis. These joints include the symphysis pubis joint (SPJ) at the …
How to Exercise in Third Trimester
Your pregnancy is progressing nicely now; you keep checking off those milestones!  You may be seeing your provider more frequently if youâre nearing the finish line and your body is adjusting well to some pretty amazing anatomical, physiological and hormonal changes. No doubt, youâve had to slow things down a bit, but youâre probably fairly impressed with your fitness levels, all things considered, if youâre exercising. Itâs truly remarkable! Below are a couple of things to consider when exercising …
How To Exercise in the Second Trimester
EXERCISING DURING YOUR SECOND TRIMESTER If youâre in your second trimester, you may be feeling more energetic now and relieved to be beyond the first trimester! There are so many milestones throughout pregnancy, congratulations on being here! You may be thinking more about exercise these days and although you may not start to âshowâ until a bit later, you should bear in mind that certain considerations should be made to your exercise program as your body changes, the fetus moves …
How To Exercise in the First Trimester
TOP 5 TIPS FOR EXERCISING IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER Youâll be pleased to know there are very few exercises that you canât continue doing in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.  Although you may struggle with fatigue and nausea, if you do no exercise for the first trimester, youâll probably feel more tired, your fitness level will drop and chances are…youâll feel sluggish and uncomfortable. So, why not go for a walk? Get outside for just a few minutes and …
Push-Up for Upper Body Strength in Pregnancy
Upper body strength is often overlooked–especially for women and it seems to drop off  our radar entirely during pregnancy as we begin to think more about core, pelvic floor and lower body strength. The thing is, upper body strength is vital to maintaining alignment, overall strength and stability as well as to prepare for the work of delivery and postpartum care! You see, once baby arrives, you will be carrying the most adorable weight you can imagine!  Instead of being …