Our journeys to and through motherhood are so completely unique and thereâs much to be gained from sharing our stories. Â With the Featured Mama Edition of our blog, we aim to highlight the power, strength and wisdom within our very own community! We are strong mamas, we are smart mamas! Â Letâs embrace one another with love and support. INTRODUCING, SARAH …
Top 4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Maternity Fitness Program
Congratulations!  You probably just found out you are going to be mom for the first (or fourth!) time.  Perhaps you learned during your last pregnancy that you should have stayed more active? Perhaps youâre an athlete looking to safely continue your fitness routine? Either way, you have come to the right place! One only has to âgoogleâ maternity and fitness to know …
Fitness Gains in Pregnancy
Yes, it is possible to gain fitness while pregnant!  I see it all the time and it’s amazing!  During an initial one-on-one, its quite common for me to hear stories of less than optimal fitness routines.  Many of us are working too much and finding less time is available to devote to health and wellness.  Common stories are of long weekdays spent at …
Swimming During Pregnancy
If you’re looking for a complimentary form of exercise for your prenatal program, swimming can provide a welcome relief to those aches and pains you often experience during pregnancy! So, what are some of the benefits of swimming? It relieves the pressure of your bump by providing support and taking the strain off your back. Itâs great for improving circulation …
Why Does My Back Ache in Pregnancy?
So, todayâs topic is all about the postural changes that occur in a pregnant personâs body. Iâve listed some of the main anatomical changes that occur below to help you understand why you may be suffering with stiff shoulders, neck strain and constant back pain. Welcome to pregnancyâŠor not! Thereâs so much that can be done to minimize or eliminate …
In Support of (Individualizing) Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy.  Everyone seems to have an opinion, but who and what information can you trust? A sampling of advice may include âwalking onlyâ, âno impactâ, âno twistingâ, âstick with yogaâ, âdonât get your heart rate above 140 bmpâ, âand the always popular, âjust do what youâve been doing for exercise.â  Well, what if the woman has been training …
How to Exercise in Third Trimester
Your pregnancy is progressing nicely now; you keep checking off those milestones! Â 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 …
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 …
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. Â 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 …
Safe Core Exercise in Pregnancy
This can be so confusing! Â Sit-ups? Â Crunches? Â Leg-lifts? Planks? Â If you are pregnant, hopefully you are no longer performing traditional abdominal exercises such as crunches or sit-ups. Â If you have been, that’s okay…but this might be a great time to transition to more beneficial, safer core exercises. Â I will explain more about why and how to do so safely in …
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