Pregnant or not, the banded hip thrust is a great move to strengthen the booty, hips, core & pelvic floor. This movement can be performed with or without a mini band around the knees and/or on the floor as a bridge if a ball is not available. Strong glutes = strong core & pelvic floor. … Continue reading Strong Glutes, Strong Pelvic Floor

"What exercises should I avoid?" This is a tricky question. I get asked this a lot, and much like most of my fitness related answers...."it depends..." Unfortunately, there's no black or white answer. Even though well intentioned, I dislike when people put others into boxes of "do this, don't do that." It can leave someone … Continue reading Top Exercises to Avoid

You're pregnant - congratulations! You want to either start or continue exercising because you're aware of the benefits for you and baby while doing so. Great! The problem is, you search online for workout tips and discover a wealth of misleading information. Much of the advice is even conflicting. Where to begin? How do you … Continue reading Exercising While Pregnant – Myths vs. Facts

Looking for a tighter tummy? Exercises that often come to mind when aiming to trim our mid-section involve lying on the floor performing endless crunch variations. Is this really all that effective? Contrary to popular belief, the abs and core are not quite the same thing. The “core” is not just the abdominal muscles. Let’s … Continue reading Effective Ways to Tighten Your Tummy

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