I get a lot of questions from women who are expecting and who are interested in finding out the benefits of performing kegels exercises during pregnancy. Having questions is natural, and I’m so grateful for my education as a trainer to be able to educate my clients about doing...
A Look at Pelvic Floor Exercise Throughout the Menstrual Cycle
While you may not feel like it, you absolutely can do kegels while on your period. Your sense of motivation may be lower and your perception of ‘engaging’ the muscles may also be less but that doesn’t mean the...
When I was first learning about the pelvic floor and core work I would ask every course instructor what their best core cue was. The answer was never what I was hoping for – ‘it depends’ they would say. Ten years later and I am now the person saying ‘it...
Pelvic Floor Pilates
Pfilates (no, that is not a typo) is a great program to help train your pelvic floor. When you add in core breathing, you have a fantastic way to improve and maintain a stronger pelvic floor for life.
We want our pelvic floor to be functional during times of rest...
Some Thoughts From a Past Client
This week I am sharing some thoughts from a past client, so that you might see how pelvic health programs can really help empower women.
I met Rebekah about two years ago through Coaching Discovery Call. She is now pregnant with her second child and I recently...
Incontinence in CrossFit is a thing....a BIG thing and while there are things I really like about CrossFit, the acceptance of leaking urine as 'normal' or 'part of being the fittest woman on the planet' just doesn't sit well with me.
I first heard about CrossFit over 10 years ago...
Birthing Tips to Help Your Baby Out
During birth, your body and your baby are working together to facilitate a smooth transition into the world. Unfortunately, a lot of the lifestyle choices we make and the birth practices we pursue are actually making things a lot harder for...
The Components of the Inner Core
Your core is probably the most impacted part of your body in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Yet, it gets little to no attention. Most people think of the core as being the six-pack and the low back; they are correct, to an extent, but let’s look a...
Why Walking is the Ultimate Pregnancy Exercise
If I was to pick one exercise that I think every pregnant woman should do it would be... drum roll please…
Walking!!! “Walking,” you say in disbelief? You were expecting something more elaborate, right? Truth is,...
High-Intensity Workouts Get You Nowhere When Your Core is Compromised
I’m often asked to identify the best way to get back in shape after having a baby. People often baulk at what I say, and then go on to join the first mommy bootcamp they can find.
Most come back to me with their...
