Postnatal Pelvic Floor

Unless we have a specific reason to, most of us probably go about our lives without giving our pelvic floor much thought—and when we do, the bulk of our attention generally focuses around the Kegel. In fact, I didn’t think...

Let’s get one thing straight: This isn’t going to be your typical “get your pre-baby body back” story. I’m not going to tell you to eat 1,200 calories a day, train five days a week, or perform hours of cardio...

A question I often hear is, "Should I wear an abdominal binder or wrap my belly after baby?" Abdominal binders are controversial in the fitness and rehab world, spurring strong opposing views. One group says, “YES!” and believes that using an abdominal...

What does it mean to "integrate the core" or to "connect" your diaphragm and pelvic floor? What is a Connection Breath? Why is this so important? [tweetable]A strong, properly functioning core is the foundation to all healthy, pain-free movement. However,...

As a new mom it’s important to take time after welcoming your baby into the world to focus on loving, bonding, and healing. Getting back to your pre-baby workouts — or a new routine altogether — could take some time....

As a new mom, adjusting to life with your new responsibilities and new schedules, you may be itching to start (or get back into) a fitness routine to carve out some me-time and reap the benefits of exercise. After having...

Preparing for labor and delivery is a really interesting topic of discussion. For first-time moms, or women who are having a vaginal birth for the first time, trying to imagine the sensations that your body will go through in labor is...

Do you dread doing box jumps, double unders, or even deadlifts because they make you leak? If so, you're not alone. Recently, there has been a lot more talk in gyms about the issue of incontinence, and I am happy to...

“Do your kegels!” What does that even mean? If you’re pregnant or have had a baby, you’ve likely been told to do your kegels. But, how are you supposed to actually do your kegels? It can be a bit tough to...