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 …
Squats: Prenatal & Postpartum Strength Training
Squat, Squat, Squat! If you work with me there are a few guarantees and squatting is one of them; so letâs get started! Â Squats are one of my absolute favorite exercises to strengthen the lower body, the pelvic floor and the core. Â You might be surprised to hear that the core is trained as well, but core stability and strength are essential to performing a proper squat. When you utilize your diaphragmatic exhale breath this effectively aids in accessing your …
Safely Strengthen the Core and the Mind Simultaneously: Active Diaphragmatic Breathing
Strengthen the Core and the Mind Simultaneously?  Seems to good to be true, doesnât it?!  However, Iâve got just the way to strengthen both at the very same time and it all comes back to your breath! Diaphragmatic breathing helps to keep you calm in mind, helps to reduce that âfight or flightâ response that happens when you have feelings of anxiety or stress.  Itâs that sensation that takes over your body, your mind, sends butterflies twirling in your stomach and chills …
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