Staying strong during pregnancy isn’t just about your abs. Supporting your back, pelvic floor, posture, and balance can make a difference as your body changes, while choosing pregnancy-friendly ...
Despite writing about fitness for a living, when I found out I was pregnant with my son, I was overwhelmed with everything I couldn’t do when it came to working out. I knew crunches, sit-ups and ...
Finally, the suitcase carries help build the real-world functional fitness in the core needed to carry a heavy suitcase, bag of groceries, or child on one hip. By carrying the dumbbell on one side, ...
Pregnancy can make exercise feel harder, especially as the bump grows and energy levels change. But staying active, when ...
I relied on strength training apps through five pregnancies. They let me move my body when I felt up for it, without missing out on important fitness gains. But good prenatal options that are safe—and ...
During pregnancy, eating a healthy diet and staying active is a top priority. But once baby is here, many women put their own health on the back burner. Even for those who want to prioritize movement, ...
Hemorrhoids, leg cramps, sciatica — oh my! Alongside the joy of pregnancy often comes a parade of physical discomfort that can spur the phrase: "Am I supposed to feel like this?" As your body grows ...