I am always skeptical about a new viral fitness trend and cringe at the thought of the drastic and often unsustainable lifestyle changes they require. If you are reading this, you may have considered attempting the viral fitness trend 75 Hard Challenge but the idea of 90 minutes of daily exercise and absolutely no missed …
Brooke Cavalla B.S.- Exercise Science. Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist
Greens powders have been around a long time but they are getting a surge of attention in the recent years. Thanks to the power of advertising, social media marketing and influencers, certain companies are taking their marketing to the moon. And who seems to be leading the pack when it come to green powders? None …
Today I want to talk about something that can have a huge impact on your postpartum body but isn’t talk about enough- Rib Flare. You may have landed here because you are trying to figure out why the bottom of your rib cage sticks out or no matter what you do, you cannot seem to …
Do you dread working out sometimes as much as I do? I LOVE working out but as a 39 year old mom of four, ages seven and under, I really struggle with staying motivated and consistent with my workout routines…like most of us. And honestly, if I were just starting my fitness journey at this …
If you want to learn more about drinking protein powder while pregnant, then continue reading! We will go over everything from types of protein powders available on the market to recommended daily dosage amounts during pregnancy and beyond. This article aims at answering all your questions regarding consuming whey or plant based proteins, such as pea or brown rice proteins when expecting a baby so let’s get started!
As a mom of four, I know first hand that growing a tiny human is basically like running a marathon while carrying a bag of rocks- it’s no easy feat and can take a serious toll on our bodies. And if you are reading this, chances are you are dealing with some unfamiliar sharp pain …
Becoming pregnant with my first baby opened my eyes to how daunting and overwhelming it can be to determine what is safe and what isn’t. I knew that every choice I made from the food I ate to the supplements I took had a potential impact on my baby’s health and development. Since collagen has …
Being a baby making machine is no easy feat, right?! This oh-so-magical time (input slight sarcasm) comes with all sorts of unfamiliar changes and pains you probably didn’t even know were possible. One of the most shocking pains I felt during my first pregnancy was something called “round ligament pain”… That sharp, intense pain that …
I couldn’t wait to get back to my workouts after my first baby was born. Like most, I was cleared at six weeks postpartum to exercise and given the green light to get back to my favorite workouts. I rushed home, laced up my shoes and went for a run…or at least tried. Two minutes …
In 2021, roughly 32% of live births were via c-section delivery. And most moms were handed a leaflet on how to care for their wound but nothing about the lasting effects this major surgery can have on your body, confidence and mental health. (Lack of postpartum care is where the healthcare system fails moms!) So …
Do you find yourself feeling frustrated and demotivated after stepping on the scale? Are you tired of using an arbitrary number to determine the success of your fitness efforts or weight loss journey? Getting caught up in scale-centered thinking often causes frustrating and demotivation because it is not an accurate measure of your fitness level …
If you have noticed an excess amount of skin, or a layer of fat that hangs below your abdomen, you may be experiencing something referred to as an “apron belly.” It’s a common frustration for many women, especially after giving birth. But even if you’ve never had children, you can still end up with a …