Congratulations, the new baby is here! Growing and birthing a baby is tremendous work. And the various aches and pains of pregnancy sometimes last into the postpartum stage. Let’s dive into postpartum knee pain in particular. Why do my Knees Hurt After Pregnancy? The knees are particularly susceptible to postpartum pain. Carrying extra weight during […]
Fitness
Postpartum Running: How to Get Back on the Road
How long do you have to wait before you can start running postpartum? The truth is, every woman and her postpartum recovery is different. Some women can begin running after 12 weeks, but for others, it may be many months postpartum. Risks of Running Too Soon After Birth It is important to wait at least […]
Mom Butt: How To Fix A Flat Butt After Pregnancy
Have you got a flat butt ever since having babies? Looking in the mirror after pregnancy and wondering “what happened to my butt?!” is super common. This is what we like to call – “mom butt”. What Causes a Flat Butt? During pregnancy, as the size of the baby and belly increase, many women compensate […]
30 Great Gifts For Fit Moms In 2023
Need some gift ideas for the fit mom in your life? I’ve compiled some of my favorites for 2023. At-home exercise equipment, workout clothes, rest day must-haves, beauty items, stocking stuffers and more. Check it out! Best Gifts For Fit Moms At-home exercise equipment, workout clothes, rest day must-haves, stocking stuffers and more. Check it […]
Rib Flare: Why Your Bra Might Be Tighter Postpartum
Have you noticed that your bra band is much tighter postpartum? It could be a case of postpartum rib flare. This isn’t just in your head! It is very common for ribs to flare and expand during pregnancy. These changes often carry over long after baby’s arrival. Annoying bra tightness aside, a lingering rib flare […]
Stretching versus foam rolling….
Stretching versus foam rolling. Which is best to relieve soreness and help with mobility? You may have noticed that I don’t include stretching before SLAM workouts. This is intentional. Studies have actually found that stretching prior to a workout generates less muscle force. Instead, I take you through a dynamic warm up that preps the […]
7 Best Mom Tank Tops Under $20
Searching for the perfect activewear for your postpartum workouts? I got you. All these tops are comfy, affordable, and most importantly–a little flowy. If you know, you know. An outfit that you feel confident in is literally the best workout motivation. The best part, all of these workout tops are under $20! 1. LASLULU […]
Why Do I Pee When I Run? Can I Fix It?
It’s a beautiful day, so you head out for a post-baby jog, and it happens. You pee your pants! What’s causing incontinence when you run, and how can you fix it? Loss of bladder control, or stress urinary incontinence, is prevalent among postnatal runners. In fact, about one in three women experience varying degrees of […]
Best Mom Bod Workout Pants 2019
Okay, okay, okay. Let’s talk ACTIVEWEAR. If you are a mom, there is a 99 percent chance you live and die for high-waisted yoga pants. Am I right? One of my favorite memes says, “Yeah–I had a tummy tuck this morning. Tucked it right into my high-waisted leggings.” You betcha! As a mama with diastasis […]
4 Reasons Strong Glutes Kick Ass (And Improve Pelvic Health, Too!)
Gloooots! I get it! You want that booty to fill out your favorite pair of jeans, but there’s so much more to a supple booty than the way your pants fit! Your glutes consists of three major muscles: the glute maximum, glute medius, and glute minimus. This important group of muscles extends the hip (pulls […]