Listen on: Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcher In this week’s episode, I share sentiments about what to expect when you are expecting/have a baby…except I do it with my own unique, straightforward spin as it relates to the changes your body experiences, and how fitness influences that. From diastasis recti to incontinence, to pelvic organ prolapse, it’s […]
Listen on: Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcher This episode is centered around 5 considerations for participating in the CrossFit open as a pregnant or postpartum athlete. From approach to the core and pelvic floor to how to determine athletic readiness, I provide insights so you can feel confident and informed about your participation during this unique season
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CrossFit Games Athlete Lindsey Valenzuela Trusts the Postpartum Process Let’s #flashbackfriday with Lindsey Valenzuela. Lindsey is a longtime friend and first pro athlete who let me help guide her pregnancy and postpartum athleticism chapters. (Follow the P&PA coaches and athletes at @pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism and Lindsey on Instagram @liftlikelindsey). We didn’t actually start working together as coach/athlete until the beginning of
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When I was pregnant, I was praised for being healthy and fit. I was continually told how easily I would “bounce back” because of my training. I was told (and believed) that listening to my body was enough during this phase of life. The message of “keep doing what you’ve always done” played in my
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I’ve written about Diastasis Recti for a few years now! Thankfully there’s more awareness, but with this, there’s even more misinformation, which is so easy to fall victim to! For a while, I documented my own struggles and frustrations with the lack of information, conflicting information and unqualified professionals. I saw my share of professionals
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I gave a 2 hour seminar on women’s health and fitness, with an emphasis on pre and postnatal health. This post is for those who missed it or a summary for those who want a mini, ok, maybe not mini, recap on the event and the info in general. A lot of the information can
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