Let’s talk about Sally. She is a mom of 2 kids, ages 6 and 4. She is taking her fitness to the next level and is now experiencing some leaking during exercise. This is quite a surprise because her pelvic floor has never been an issue. This is a common story. All is well, and […]
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Have you been told somewhere along the way to expand your belly for breathing? Well, this is true, but not when it gets taken too far. Chest vs Belly – Which is correct when it comes to breathing? Well, the answer is both! I see many women that struggle with diastasis and persistent pelvic floor
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We ran into a department store to grab a birthday present for a friend in my daughters preschool class and there sitting in a display out front was a waist trainer. Other than the internet, I’d never seen one in person before. If things happen on the internet, they are not really real right? But, seeing one
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Are you wearing the tightest yoga pants in all the land? You might want to think twice if you are concerned about core and pelvic floor recovery. Many women struggle with complete recovery of their core and pelvic floor after having a baby. There is no time limit on recovery but I find the first
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Pull-ups are hard and quite possibly one of my favorite exercises but they can be dangerous for both a healing diastasis and the pelvic floor! Let me tell you a little bit more about why and what you can do to prevent pullups from doing harm. I’ve definitely heard the story “I tried to do
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What is core pressure and why is it important? You hear the term “core pressure” thrown around a lot in the core and pelvic floor recovery world. The reason why is it’s key for complete recovery of both the core and pelvic floor. You must learn how to manage pressure in your core, but what
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It’s really difficult to build glutes without first having some abs. Why is this? Because your glutes attach to your pelvis and they need a stable surface from which to generate power. Your core provides that stability. Without at least a little core stability, your lower back likes to initiate moment. This is bad because
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#1 Knowledge is Power The more women know about their pelvic floor, the less symptoms they experience. Knowledge is power. Simply getting in touch with this part of your body can make all the difference. Build awareness and you gain control. #2 Correct Function is Not Forced Being able to relax the pelvic floor and
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To bind or not bind. What does your belly have to say? Are you considering getting a binder to help your core postpartum? Maybe you have a diastasis (abdominal separation) and heard it helps. Here are a few things I want you to consider first. The goal postpartum (or anytime, really) is to promote optimal
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A better question is should I run with a diastasis, and that answer is probably not in the beginning if it’s a fairly severe diastasis, and maybe if it’s mild — BUT before you get upset with my advice, let me explain the why and help you figure out how to run safely. In a
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Thinking about hernia or diastasis surgery? Frustrated that your abdominal separation won’t close? I’d like for you to consider this first. Is your body using its muscles correctly? Weird sentence, right? Most of the patients I see with a Diastasis Rectus (abdominal separation) and/or a hernia, do not use their muscles correctly. We are going
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Running. One of those great activities that burns a ton of calories quickly, helps you get in shape fast, and does a great job at maintaining sanity. The unfortunate part is women often head out the door to run too soon post -baby, and when you couple that with poor running form, the risk of
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Getting patients to 100% is important for long term health and injury. Stopping at 80 or even 90% success usually sets the person up for a failure in the future. Why? Because you didn’t figure out the limitation that kept them from getting to 100%!!! Has your diastasis closure stalled? Are your abs not what
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A Closer Look at Diastasis Both of the following people did not have the abs they wanted despite doing abdominal exercises. Let’s take a deeper look into what causes a diastasis and why some people have the abs they want and others don’t. Subject #1: “Cameron” Cameron came in to see me for hip pain
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If you have small kids or grandkids, then you know the “please hold me cry” is impossible to ignore! Don’t worry, there is a safe way to pick up and carry your child without killing your back and shoulder in the process. Welcome to the Tip of the Week! Each week in the MomFit Program
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3 Steps to for Perfect Side Plank Side planks are amazing for building core strength and stabilizing your pelvis. They are by far the best bang for your time when it comes to core training. Forget doing abs for 6 minutes, just do side planks correctly for 1 and you are good to go! If
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Postpartum Workout: Diastasis Recti, Pelvic Floor and Core Strength Do you have questions about your postpartum recovery? This postpartum workout article provides helpful information on diastasis recti, pelvic floor, and much more. Having a baby can be hard on your body, and being pregnant for months and months can create changes that feel hard to
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Plank with Knee Tucks: Increase Core Strength What Are Plank Knee Tucks? Planks with a knee to elbow are an advanced core exercise that start in the position of a plank and then move through to a knee touching the opposite arm. Even though they are advanced, sometimes it’s easier to manage pressure by moving
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