Here at BBB, we’re all about consistency. We believe wellness – especially during pregnancy – isn’t built on one-offs; it’s forged through daily habits. … But there are times when consistency is less important. And there are times when it’s perfectly okay to skip your pregnancy workout. Let’s talk about when and why it’s okay […]
Gestational Diabetes (GDM) is relatively common in pregnancy, occurring in approximately 5-10% of pregnancies. It occurs when hormones produced by the placenta interrupt the action of insulin. Insulin is the hormone that ‘unlocks’ the body’s cells so they can receive sugar from the bloodstream and use it for energy. If the cells aren’t “unlocked”, there […]
Did you ever wonder what THE best pregnancy exercise is? Did you ever worry that your old go to exercise plan might not be safe or the most effective exercise to bust out when you’ve got a baby on board? Well here’s the scoop on the 2 most popular pregnancy exercise classes that people practice […]
At Body Beyond Birth, we developed our Pilates course online because we knew that working towards a fitness goal can be a tough gig. We often feel as though there is a mountain ahead of us, looming large. But you don’t have to feel like facing your personal fitness challenge is a big, scary task. […]
Need more than your home Pilates workout to get through trying times? It’s that time again! The festive cheer abounds. But for a busy mother, so too do worries of what to do with the kids over the holidays, how to deal with all the family convening in one spot and more. Whether you’re putting […]
The idea of women exercising safely has a few layers. There are pregnancy exercise tips and tricks for the post birth body. It can also cover general fitness, such as preventing exercise related injury and maintaining fitness. So today at Body Beyond Birth, we’re going to start the conversations around what it means to exercise […]