What is the secret to building core strength postpartum? The answer may surprise you. If you’re looking to build strong abdominals after baby, the secret sauce is in integration of the muscles, breath, and finding a good position.

Hi! I’m Erica and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Postnatal Fitness Trainer that helps moms return to exercise after baby. Today I’m sharing my a bit more about my WHY, how I started coaching, and why I’m so passionate about the postnatal world.

What are the best core exercises postpartum? I love training anti-core movements, like ant-rotation. Today I’m sharing six advanced anti-rotation core exercises, great to incorporate in a postpartum training program.

Are you struggling to connect with your core postpartum? Are you always exhaling on the shortening portion of your core work? One key piece is training eccentric abdominal work. Eccentric abdominal work can help with upper abdominal gripping and overusing the rectus muscles.

How can I build postpartum core strength? Check out this post for 5 Tips for rebuilding strength postpartum, reconnecting with your core, and approaching your diastasis recti healing.

How can I start exercise postpartum? This postpartum checklist runs through five key places to begin with your postnatal training program and recovery.

What are the best exercise to relax the pelvic floor muscles? During pregnancy and postpartum we can place an emphasis on the posterior pelvic floor, which can get extra grippy. Prepare for labor and release tension in your pelvic floor by giving these exercises a try.

Can I perform squats postpartum? The short answer is YES! A squat is a functional movement in mom life. Where can you start with a squat after baby? Check out five of my favorite drills to progress your squat.

Do you have back pain with deadlifts? Check out these 5 tips and cues to improve your hip hinge and take the movement out of your low back.

The hamstrings play a big role in spine and pelvis stability. This VERY important muscle group is important for postpartum moms who are often in a more anterior tilt. Ready to strengthen your core after baby? Your hamstrings play a key role.

Having trouble connecting to your lower abdominals postpartum? In this blog post I share the why, some tips for feeling the deep core, as well as exercises to add challenge over time.

Can you strength train with Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Yes you can! With the right tools and strategies, moms can exercise in all the ways they enjoy.

Do you notice your bra feels tighter postpartum? Today I’m talking all about rib flare postpartum. What is rib flare, why it happens, and exercises to help rib flare after baby.

Struggling to connect to your core in a hands and knees position postpartum? Progressing to a hands and knee hover is challenging. Give these 6 tips a try to master your bear hover postpartum.

Do you experience low back pain with a bent over row? These postpartum friendly exercise progressions will help you progress to a bent over row without low back pain.

The glute medius (aka side booty) has an important job as a main pelvic stabilizer. Today I’m sharing four exercises to explore beyond the lateral band walk for training this often misunderstood muscle.

Did your glutes disappear during pregnancy and postpartum? Talking all things pancake butt and why a tight booty and pelvic floor isn’t a good thing.

Crossbody Core Work for Diastasis Recti

How do you know if you are coning during core exercises? What is the difference between coning and doming? We review ways to check for coning and strategies to minimize coning postpartum.