Think doing Kegels is old-school? We get it (but you should probably read this article.) Kegels are healthy, simple, and effective. Yeah, yeah, you know all that, right? And that knowledge totally won’t stop you from hating them. But … do you need them? Let’s find out. Owners of pelvic floor muscles (that’s you, gorgeous)…
The secret to supercharging your core without putting your body at risk But first, a word. There’s a confusing bit of info going around, and it’s got to do with the m-word. That’s right: modifications. Specifically, the modifications you need to make to your normal exercises stay safe while exercising during pregnancy. And it’s true:…
We’ll give you a hint: immediately! Uh-huh. Seriously. We know all about the circles your mind can run. And we know that, for many mamas, mental circles are the only running that gets done. Before you were pregnant, you might have liked the idea of exercise. You thought, “I’d love to do that … but…
How to navigate exercising safely as your pregnancy progresses It goes without saying that your magnificent body will look a little (ok, ok, a LOT) different at nine months pregnant than it did at two months pregnant. And thank goodness! Your sweet bub needs his/her temporary home to adapt to all his growth – ‘cause…
Should you exercise while pregnant? Absolutely! Here’s why. Spend any decent amount of time Googling around the pregnant part of the internet, and you’re bound to start thinking that pregnancy is a time when the things you shouldn’t do totally outnumber the things you should. And there are heaps of articles that give you conflicting…
After you’ve had your baby, you’ll want two things: Snugs with bub Your body to feel “normal” again We’re pretty sure you’ve got the first one covered (preferably with a super soft fleecy blankie), but the second? Honey, that’s our territory. And we know that abdominal separation is one situation that can keep you from…
If “finding” time to exercise has become an impossible quest, we’re here with a new map for you to follow. Because the fact is, gorgeous, no mum can “find” more time in her day. Every day has 24 hours, and when you’re caring for kids and nurturing your career (and doing the other million things…
We get it: No matter your birth experience, those first hours after delivery can seem a *loooong* way from the fitness goals you’d been dreaming about during pregnancy. There you are, snuggling bub and feeling like a million bucks … and also like it’ll take a million bucks to get in shape. Your pelvic floor…
Have you ever tried to ride a bicycle while wearing roller blades? (Bear with us – it’s relevant, we promise 😉). The answer is easy, right? Of course not! (Well, we’re assuming – but who knows what shenanigans you were getting up to when you were 19?) But now that you’ve glowed up into your…