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Prenatal

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
Prenatal

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
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
PostnatalPrenatalWomens Health

What You Should Know About Postpartum Pain & Childbirth Injuries

A new, nine-week postpartum client expressed to me that she feels heaviness in her pelvis. She already had her six week follow-up visit—receiving permission to resume all regular activities and exercise—and her obstetrician said her discomfort was 'normal' and to give her body time to heal. Sounds counterproductive right? She assumed this is typical postpartum discomfort, that's what the doctor said...and…
January 20, 2019