Exercise After Pregnancy

Guest Post: Strengthening and Restoring Your Core Pre-and Post-Pregnancy

Exercise After Pregnancy

Of all the questions I get asked about exercise and pregnancy, “the core” is one of the most common topics.  Many women want to know if they can or should do core exercises while pregnant.  What exercises should they be doing?  What exercises should they...

How I am Training for Endurance Events in Minimum Time

Exercise After Pregnancy, Fit Moms

On Sunday, I will be racing in my first triathlon in almost exactly two years to the day.  I started sports when I was 6 years old with swimming and soccer.  I have always been fairly competitive in my athletic events and though I do not feel that I am very naturally...

How Pregnancy Can Make You a Better Athlete

Exercise After Pregnancy

A lot of women I talk to and have trained talk about their pre-baby body and their post-baby body.  I have also thought of my body in these terms.  Your body is different.  For me, I know my hips are a bit wider and I honestly think my rib cage expanded a bit unless...

35 Years Old and 9 Months Postpartum: 5 Things I Learned about Exercise and Recovery

Exercise After Pregnancy, Fit Moms

I cannot believe my baby will be 9 months tomorrow.  Yes, it makes me a little sad as I feel like at times it has gone by fast but it is also such an exciting time to watch her try to crawl and interact with her brother.  I still think one of the best quotes about...

The 4th Trimester

Exercise After Pregnancy

Madelynn turns 3 months this week and therefore we are both through what many call the “4th Trimester.”  This term is used for the first 12 weeks after birth as your baby transitions from the womb to the world.  This is also a crucial time for mama as you...

Post-Baby Body Part 1: Why every workout sucks, is humbling, gratifying and awesome all at that same time

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I am 6 weeks post baby and starting to get back into a regular exercise routine. You will find various answers on when to resume exercise after birth. Some say that you should wait 6 weeks for a vaginal birth and 8 weeks after a C-section to resume exercise if you...