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At-Home Workout Equipment Essentials

If you’re anything like me, I love peeping into others’ homes, feeling the vibe, seeing the little things that make a house their home.  Maybe that’s why I spend way too much time scrolling— and drooling in the Houzz app! (To me, this app is way more interesting than Facebook!) So when I hear the question, “Coach C, what does…
February 15, 2022
Self-Care

This is 50.

Something epic happened this month. I turned 50! 🥳 I know what you may be saying to yourself, "Wow, that's old!" Agreed, five decades is no joke. I won’t candy-coat it. My body is a little more sensitive to my activity and nutrition choices, my skin has a few more wrinkles and now I wear readers! 🤓 #itsreal But here's…
January 24, 2022
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TOP 4 FITNESS & POSTPARTUM RESOURCES FOR NEW MOMS

For more than a decade, new moms have relied on Active Moms’ Club as a trusted resource for their postnatal recovery and beyond.  Through our popular classes and blog, Coach Cassandra has helped guide hundreds of moms to get stronger and safely return to exercise after birth, while navigating and ups and downs. As a result moms boost their self-confidence,…
September 4, 2021
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Diastasis Recti: What You Need To Know

An abdominal wall separation is also known as diastasis recti, and regardless of exercise history, any mom can experience this side effect from pregnancy. The great news— it's a condition that can be rectified with some basic knowledge, awareness, and simple exercises. Active Moms' Club blog is intended to help educate you about the facts so that you can become…
August 10, 2021
Fitness ChallengesWeight Loss

Learn How This Mom of 4 is Shrinking Her Body

It’s not uncommon for new moms to have extra weight that sticks around after pregnancy. You might think that a few extra pounds over your pre-pregnancy weight — “no big deal”, right? I hear this often from my clients. But when you have more than one child, those pounds will add up. That’s the situation Lisa found herself in after…
May 20, 2021
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New Mom’s Postpartum Care & Fitness

If you're a new mom you have lots of questions about your postpartum body— from identifying common aches and pains, to addressing how and when your body will return to "normal". And if you were active during pregnancy, you're anxious to know when you can safely return to exercise AND how to return to your favorite activities. Know that you…
April 28, 2021
Nutrition

Benefits of Cooking With Your Kids

This month I have the honor of collaborating with Robin Goldberg, a nutrition and wellness consultant who specializes in nutrition for kids! I fell in love with her cookbook, "Hidden Veggies— Recipes Even the Pickiest Eaters Will Eat", and one of our AMC mamas WON a copy in our giveaway! I asked Robin to share with AMC's community her top…
March 29, 2021
Fitness TipsPrenatal

Top 7 Prenatal Exercises For Expecting Moms

Congratulations, you’re pregnant! Now you might be wondering if and how your exercise habits should change. Did you know medical experts agree that pregnant women free from any obstetric and medical problems should participate in 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on most, if not all, days of the week? That might seem a like a lot, but  research shows…
March 11, 2021
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Navigating Pregnancy & Exercise

A few clients recently shared me that they are expecting again. These mamas are regulars in AMC’s Fit & Fab Small Group Postnatal training sessions. The questions they have asked are very common and important as they have concerns about how their exercise routines will effect their baby. I'm sharing our dialogue to help you navigate your own concerns: Q: I’m…
February 23, 2021
Nutrition

Unlock The Secret Weight-Loss Weapon Here

When it comes to fitness and weight loss, it’s true that there’s no magic pill, easy fix, or effortless way to get the body you want.  But here’s the good news — I’m happy to tell you that there IS one simple change you can make in your daily life that is almost guaranteed to help you drop pounds.  Here…
February 3, 2021
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New Momma Wrist Pain

New moms experience all different types of aches and pains as they care for their little ones. While often unexpected- pain in the wrist, hand and thumb-are very common for new moms. Pain or ache in the wrist and hand come from repetitive lifting of the newborn, holding the head while nursing, carrying the car seat, and repetitive twisting of…
January 21, 2021
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Mom’s New Postpartum Body: From the Baby Blues to Kegel’s, A Few of My Favorite FAQ’s

If you're a new mother you may be overwhelmed and have lots of questions about your body. Without a doubt, a woman’s new postpartum body has gone through a tremendous amount of change. Do you know there's a difference between common postpartum issues versus abnormal issues? I'm here to help clarify what's common. As a mom of twins, and personal trainer…
January 4, 2021
Nutrition

7 Ways to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

Have you ever woken up on January 1st a bit disappointed in how you treated your body during the holiday season? Come on, be honest! Without a plan in hand, it's really tough to stick to your healthy living goals with all the eggnog and sugar cookies floating around, not to mention the food pushers and saboteurs lurking in the…
December 1, 2020
MindsetStrategies & Systems

4 Steps to Build Will Power

Willpower is a fragile thing. Subjected to stress, sleep deprivation, or simple visual triggers, it disappears and our goals suffer in the face of reality. You too have likely experienced this, along with a subsequent dose of guilt— a meltdown from your child turns into a glass of wine (or two or three) after bedtime, a late-night pint of Ben…
October 27, 2020
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How I Lost Weight After Twins

Growing up, I was overweight and self-conscious about my body. My brother often teased me, as brothers do. His favorite nickname for me was “Ms. Piggy.” I remember drowning my worries and fears in ice cream and jelly donuts that my grandparents often provided on the weekends. It wasn’t until middle school, that I felt the most uncomfortable about my…
October 11, 2020
Fitness TipsPrenatal

4 Myths About Prenatal Exercise

There is an abundance of conflicting information about exercising during pregnancy. I’m here to bust the misconceptions and share the facts about prenatal exercise. Here are the top four misconceptions I commonly hear from clients regarding prenatal exercise:   1. Keep your heart rate UNDER 140bpm while exercising There ONCE was a guideline–in 1984–from the American Congress of Obstetricians and…
August 8, 2020