Why does the pelvic floor get SO tight?
Why does the pelvic floor feel so tight? A lot of the tension in the posterior pelvic floor is related to pelvis position and pregnancy and postpartum posture shifts. Let’s explore the WHY in today’s post.
Which Split Squat is right for me?
For postpartum moms, I love a split squat for training single leg and finding a good position. Not sure where to start in your postpartum fitness journey? Read on to learn more about which split squat may be right for you!
Every Exercise is a Pelvic Floor Exercise
What is the best pelvic floor exercise postpartum? The answer - breathing of course ;) BUT, every exercise is a pelvic floor exercise when you’re considering the whole body. Read on to find out why.
Early Postpartum Recovery + Exercises to Start Today
What exercises can you perform early postpartum? After baby is born the focus shifts to rest, gentle movement and mobility, and slowly incorporating strength work. Learn more about four exercises you can start today!
Four Strength Exercises for a Happy Pelvic Floor
What are the best strength exercises for a the pelvic floor? For postpartum moms, I like to incorporate four types of strength training work for a happy pelvic floor.
Pelvic Floor Training Beyond Kegels
What are the best pelvic floor exercises postpartum? Kegels are often prescribed to strengthen the pelvic floor. In today’s post, I explore other areas to consider in your pelvic floor training.
4 Part Breathing Progression
How should you breathe postpartum? Relearning how to breathe and generate tension in your core from the bottom up is key to addressing pelvic floor symptoms and building strength postpartum.
Postpartum Workout Motivation
How do you find the motivation to workout postpartum? Starting a new exercise routine after baby can seen daunting, but reframing your expectations and starting small can be the best way to begin.
4 Drills to Rock Your Hip Hinge
Do you experience low back discomfort postpartum with a deadlift? Today I’m sharing four drills to help master and prep your hip hinge.
5 Stages for Introducing Impact Postpartum
Ready to return to impact / running postpartum? These 5 stages for introducing impact, alongside full body strength training, will be key to prepping your body and pelvic floor for the demands of high impact after baby.
What is the best exercise postpartum?
What is the best exercise to perform during pregnancy and postpartum? Breathing. Through breath we can sync our diaphragms, manage pressure, address pelvic floor symptoms, and build some serious strength. Learn more about breathing postpartum, and three breathing mistakes we can work through together!
6 Components Every Mom Should Add to Their Postpartum Fitness Training
Are you ready to return to exercise after baby? Today I’m sharing six principles I incorporate in every postpartum fitness program.
Sample Postpartum Workout
What does a workout with a postpartum fitness coach look like? Today I’m sharing pieces from two of my client’s workouts. We focus on full body, dynamic pelvic floor activity, and core strength.
4 Tips to Find a Stacked Body Position While Strength Training
A stacked body position is key to heal your core and pelvic floor postpartum. What is a stacked body position and how can we train this during our workouts after baby? Check out this post to learn more!
Anterior Pelvic Tilt? Add this to your routine
Are you in an anterior pelvic tilt? Let’s chat about why it matters and breathing and strength exercises to help us find our hamstrings and a stacked body position.
Move of the Week: Long Lever Bridge
Are you struggling to find your glutes and abs postpartum? I love a long lever glute bridge to help find the hamstrings, glutes, and get in a better stacked body position. Check out the move of the week exercise to learn more!
Move of the week: Stability Ball hamstring curl
Do you struggle with a hamstring curl exercise postpartum? For this week’s move of the week I chat about using constraints to find stability and grounding in your hamstring exercise.
Why is a hip hinge so hard postpartum?
Do you struggle with hinging postpartum? You are not alone! When coaching a deadlift after baby it’s important to consider the changes at the pelvis during pregnancy, and how via exercise selection we can help you master a deadlift postpartum without back pain.
4 Steps for Building Glute Strength Postpartum
What is the secret to building strong glutes postpartum? For strong glutes, happy hips, and decreasing pelvic floor symptoms, we must consider four key pieces to glute training.
Wall Reference: Try this to connect with your deep abdominals postpartum
Trouble connecting with your deep abdominals postpartum? Try this trick I use with all of my clients to maintain a better position to work from.