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The Low Down on Lube
There’s a growing awareness and interest in healthy ‘clean’ ingredients in the food industry as well as skin and beauty products. We are learning that what we put on our body, store our food in, and ingest can impact our well-being. What goes inside the body and on the skin matters, personal lubricant included! Different …
Gathering Knowledge and Confidence from the PCES Course
Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hey, I’m Steph Bouwman and I’m from Guelph, Ontario. I am a mom of four energetic kids, ages 7, 5, 3 and 7 weeks. I have a background as an Educational Assistant, where I primarily worked with kids with behavioural disorders and learning disabilities. When my daughter was …
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Determined to heal herself and help as many women as she can
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family. Hi, I am Saba Qais Khan from Islamabad, Pakistan. I am 36 years old and a mom to 3 adorable kids aged 8, 5 and 3. I started my fitness journey as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor after completing my Personal Training Certification …
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Diastasis Recti: Definition, Causes and Treatment
What is Diastasis? A diastasis recti is a thinning of the fascia known as the linea alba that connects each side of your abdominal wall together. The linea alba runs down the midline from your ribs to your pubic bone and the thinning can be at various locations and varying degrees down the abdominal wall. …
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How to Check for Diastasis Recti
What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti is a thinning of the linea alba, which is the connective tissue where your rectus abdominis muscle (six pack ab muscles) meets in the middle from your pubic bone all the way up to your ribs. It is made up of the aponeurosis (think saran wrap) that is around …
“Taking the PCES Course was a Game Changer”
Barb is a valued, active, and hilarious member of the Inner Circle group. As a self-described “sponge,” she soaks up all the knowledge she can and always ensures she understands the “why” behind things. To say she is passionate about fitness is an understatement. Let’s hear more from Barb! Tell us a little bit about …
Diastasis Recti and Pregnancy
Diastasis recti can be a concern for many women during pregnancy. In this article, we’re going to take a look at what percentage of women get diastasis recti during pregnancy, what you can do during pregnancy to decrease it’s severity, and how to boost your recovery postpartum. The abdominal wall being able to stretch to …
Using Her PCES Course Training to Help her Clients Recover
Tell us a little bit about yourself. Hi, I’m Wendy Goldthorp. I’m a mum to an 8-year old and I have been working in the health and fitness industry for 6 years following maternity leave. I teach boot camps, pre/postnatal classes, and 1:1 personal training. Having previously dabbled in my own fitness on and off …
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Exercising While Pregnant: Why You Should, and How to Do It Safely
There are exercises and strategies that can make pregnancy more comfortable, delivery a little easier, and postpartum recovery faster. Let’s dive into which exercises are recommended during pregnancy, exercises that can be harmful during pregnancy, and exercises that should be done with caution. Pregnancy is amazing, exciting, and hard, all at once. Feeling those first …
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5 Ways to Fix Low Back Pain from Squats
When people report feeling their lower back in a squat or deadlift, they often think it’s because their back is weak and it needs to get stronger. In reality, it means that they have lost pelvic control and positioning of their rib cage over their pelvis. This can happen for different reasons, including the inability …