Nordic Bear Plank (Hammy plank)

Did you know that your hamstrings control the position of your pelvis AND your hamstrings work closely with your lower abs? If your hamstrings are super lengthened it may result in you feeling chronically tight in your low back and hip flexors! Give this hammy plank a...

BYE BYE LOW BACK PAIN…HELLO ABS

I’ve been really open about my experience with low back pain postpartum. As you know movement is my medicine, I love lifting and any and all kinds of movement. It’s my stress reliever and my therapy. When I have low back pain, I can’t move: and I feel trapped, angry...

Change Your Position to Change the Muscles that Activate.

Change your position to change the muscles that activate. Makes sense right? I think we can all agree that Pregnancy and Postpartum change your posture. Your abdominals stretch to accommodate for the growing baby and they take time and consistent effort to get back on...
Pregnancy + Postpartum Side  Plank

Pregnancy + Postpartum Side Plank

Elevated side planks are one of my favorite core exercises. I especially love them for my pregnant and postpartum mamas.Here is an awesome little addition if you’re struggling to feel those lower abs in addition to your obliques. I see the following with a lot of my...
EXERCISE versus NUTRITION for FAT LOSS

EXERCISE versus NUTRITION for FAT LOSS

Which will provide the most benefit when it comes to the goal of fat loss?Changing your nutrition or increasing the number of times you exercise each week? HINT: It’s NOT EXERCISE.Strength training (exercise) 3x a week is a great way to maintain muscle mass throughout...