Author: Molly Galbraith

Extreme. Insanity. Obsession Sound familiar? Like words associated with fitness programs that constantly pop up on TV and on your social media feeds, perhaps? Listen, it’s no wonder that many of us believe that working harder and eating less —...

Let’s be honest: Coaching women in the postpartum period requires a unique set of knowledge and skills. Women who are postpartum have not only just “grown” a human, but birthed that human and been thrown into the demanding role of...

“I don’t want to get big and bulky.” That’s what the prospective client told me. She wanted to get stronger, lose body fat, and feel more confident, but she was afraid of getting “too big.” According to her, resistance training,...

A woman’s body goes through significant anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy. Among them are changes in the abdominal wall that occur at the linea alba: the connective tissue that connects the two sides of the rectus abdominis muscles at...

If you’re a health, fitness, or nutrition professional, I bet at least one of these scenarios will sound familiar to you. (Maybe both). Scenario A: A new client walks in and tells you exactly what she wants to “transform” into....

Have you ever come across someone performing an exercise that looks so simple that you can’t figure out how or why they’d choose to do that? That’s most people’s reaction when they first see the Pallof press! Yet, this exercise...

Generally speaking, exercise (especially a combination of strength training and aerobic training) during pregnancy is a great idea. As long as your client ...  Has the go-ahead from her doctor to exercise,  Doesn’t have any contraindications, and  Follows some simple...

Ahhh, cardio... Anyone who knows me knows that it's definitely not my favorite thing in the world. While I’d often much rather be ripping some heavy weight off the ground with a deadlift or propelling my body through the air...

Do you know the bird dog? While, at first glance, this bodyweight exercise may not seem very challenging, its magic is definitely in the quality of the execution! Want to know why and how you should add this exercise to...