https://youtu.be/UcnuVs1PASM Keeping A Strong Core As Your Belly Expands Whether you are in your first, second or third trimester, core strength and stabilization are tested in pregnancy. Your abdominals and pelvic floor will lengthen, and your back muscles will either shorten or lengthen depending on your posture. As the fetus…
https://youtu.be/sdw1aMjtm3E Back To Basics Workout 5 Essential Exercises These 5 movements can be used as the foundation for your fitness routine, regardless of your workout goals. If you want an effective workout that maximizes your time, conditions your body to gain strength, burn extra calories, and tone your muscles, this…
Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a serious condition affecting many adults. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, over 54 million of us have low bone density or osteoporosis. The literal definition of osteoporosis is “porous bone”, or bones that are too soft and delicate. In fact, about one in two women…
Make it Through the First Trimester Whirlwind Wanting to workout, but exhausted? Hungry, but nauseated? Tired, but unable to sleep through the night? Welcome to the first trimester of pregnancy. I will have to say that the second time around is different. Some things did change but the up and…
Eat Your Way to Amazing Skin In 2014, Americans spent over 2 billion dollars on anti-aging skincare! I get it – who doesn’t want glowing, radiant skin? However, what you are putting IN your body actually has more of an impact on your skin than what you put ON your…
Yoga for Stress Relief Nobody really likes the word stress, but it does exist in most of our lives. It’s how we react to stress that determines what kind of effect it will have on the body. Many people have found peace, comfort and help with stress through yoga. The…
How to Benefit from a Morning Workout Start your day with a natural wake up call that will invigorate your mind, charge your spirit, and prepare your body for the day ahead. This natural approach may be a struggle at first, especially if you’re not an earlier riser, but if…
http://youtu.be/efA1lqk9jAU The Difference Between Pushing and Pulling Weight In a well-balanced resistance-training program, you need to work the muscles on the posterior and anterior sides of the body. Generally speaking, the muscles of the posterior side are used in pulling and the anterior or front are used for pushing. The…
https://youtu.be/u6VLx9hZok8 Exercise Tips for People Who Hate to Workout Love, hate, or want nothing to do with it, we all feel a certain way when it comes to exercise. Movement can add pleasure in our daily lives, provide satisfaction from accomplishing great goals, and keeps our bodies healthy and strong…
Providing Support on a Fitness Journey Who doesn’t have a friend or family member that could use some motivation to get fit and lose weight? With about two-thirds of the population overweight or obese, the majority of Americans probably aren’t exercising at all. We all know someone who’s in need…