The Surprising Benefits of Prenatal Exercise
Over the past several decades, a significant evolution has occurred in the way we view pregnancy, and the role exercise plays. Pregnancy used to be viewed as a “condition” or “illness.” Over the years, however, research findings began to support the notion that activity during pregnancy is not just “a good idea,” but critical for […]
360 Breathing: The Most Effective Core Exercise
When most people think about core exercises, they picture planks, crunches, or other moves that “make their abs burn.” But one of the most effective core exercises has nothing to do with how long you can hold a plank. Instead, it has everything to do with the way you breathe. That’s because the way you […]
A “N.E.A.T” Way to Move More
Different lifestyles, stages of parenthood, and work schedules can impact your ability to make it to the gym. It may be a function of time or just not having any energy left after a day spent working, overseeing pick-ups, changing diapers, getting dinner ready, completing the (sometimes endless) bedtime routine, etc. The list goes on. […]
Pregnancy Weight Gain: Getting it Right
Gaining the right amount of weight is important for fetal development and health. Gaining either too much weight, or not enough, is associated with increased risk to both mother and baby, and unfortunately, most moms-to-be are falling into one of these categories. According to a study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
Cardio Modifications for Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy has a wide range of benefits, from reducing aches and pains, to decreasing complications, improving the health of your baby, and helping you recover more quickly after birth. As pregnancy progresses, however, many traditional cardio exercises need to be modified. Changes in alignment, stability, and intra-abdominal pressure can make certain high-impact or […]