Pregnancy

A common question I get from many of the Mamas I work with is: "How long can I continue working out hard while I'm pregnant?" And I don't blame them. On the one hand you have the camp that tells...

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...

Fortunately, we know that exercise in pregnancy is highly beneficial to mom and baby. Barring any complications or contraindications, you should be exercising in pregnancy for best health and outcomes. But, how hard should you be exercising in pregnancy? And,...

Pregnancy usually brings with it a fair share of aches and pains. Whether it’s your hips, lower back, upper back and neck, it’s quite common to feel some discomfort as your little one grows. Luckily, though, there’s much we can...

“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...

Preparing your body for pregnancy prior to or while trying to conceive (TTC) will be extremely beneficial for not only you, but your future babe as well. Developing healthy habits before you conceive can help to: Increase the likelihood of...

Note from GGS: Pre and post-natal training expert Jessie Mundell has a very special treat for us today. Amazing stories and pictures of several of her clients embracing and loving their post-baby bodies. Enjoy! “I feel stronger now than I...

Building and maintaining a strong lower body is important for many reasons during pregnancy, namely the fact that it will help support your pelvis and spine through your daily activities as your body weight increases. Climbing the stairs, walking to...

While there are endless variations of upper body exercises you could perform, your best bet during pregnancy (and most other times) is to stick to the basics. The following three moves offer the biggest bang for your buck through your pregnancy and postpartum...