This exercise gets a lot of credit for its benefits working the upper back and shoulder, but let’s not forget how effective it is at working the transverse abdominis–those inner most “corset-like” abs. A few things to remember on this exercise. You can adjust the resistance with the band you chose and/or where you hold […]
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5 Benefits of Resistance Bands
In all my years playing various sports, doing Crossfit, and working out in the gym, I had never touched a resistance band. It wasn’t until I went to a pelvic floor physical therapist for my diastasis recti, an abdominal separation that leaves you with the obnoxiously coined “mommy tummy,” that I was acquainted with this […]
MONDAY MOVE: Farmer’s Carry (a.k.a. The Mama Carry)
The farmer’s carry, or as I call it–the mama carry– is seriously the most practical and real life functional exercise you can do. Think about it, moms. How often are you carrying a car seat, a kid, a diaper bag, a laundry hamper–or all of them simultaneously like a circus freak? Often. Maybe always. Train the […]
Home Workout–Total Body with Focus on Legs
This at-home workout requires only dumbbells and a resistance band loop. Targets the core and legs. Great workout for moms with diastasis recti. Complete 3-5 rounds, or as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes. Modifications for diastasis recti and pelvic floor issues: For the skip in place exercise, you can sub controlled knee raises. […]
Monday Move: Resistance Band Side Steps
It’s Monday. Soon…I give to you this week’s Monday Move: Resistance Band Side Steps. Most of the exercises I show you to help strengthen your core, and flatten your stomach, also focus on your glute muscles. This is no coincidence. These systems work together to give you a functional midline. This exercise is one of […]
Monday Move: The Vacuum
This one simple move can make such a difference in your core strength and appearance of your stomach after having kids! Learning to properly engage your core is integral in all exercise and everyday life. Unlike vacuuming your house only to have gold fish crumbs strewn moments later, the results from performing this vacuum are […]