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I’m going to tell you something a liiittle controversial, but I’m going to speak up because it needs to be talked about in women’s health. >>Kegels are not an effective way to strengthen your pelvic floor.<< Now, I know that that’s a different take than what you’ve been taught in the past, so let me explain. From what I’ve learned…
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Mama, do you want to get rid of round ligament pain but nothing is working? *I’ve got just what you need.* Minimize and prevent round ligament pain by properly strengthening your deep core! This is what I love to teach. Simply reframing the way you move and hold your body can take pressure off of the round ligament. While learning…
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Everyone wants to keep their core strong during pregnancy, but do you wanna know a secret? *Come a little closer…* >>It’s just as important to learn how to release and relax through your belly and pelvis during pregnancy.<< *Does that come as a shock to you? It’s something all pregnant women need to know!* Here are three reasons why you…
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A bizarre new social media challenge called “dry scooping” is making the rounds on TikTok. It’s also making some people severely sick—and seriously worrying health professionals. Dry scooping refers to putting a scoop of pre-workout powder (or sometimes protein powder) in your mouth, instead of mixing the powder with water or another liquid and drinking […]
Can I make a confession? I love inspiring women to stay active during pregnancy! >>Not only does staying active help you create a healthy lifestyle, but it also prepares you for birth and recovery postpartum.<< Now that I have been working with prenatal women for almost 20 years, I have a few tips that will set your movement practice up for…
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Mama…Are you wanting to keep your arms toned during pregnancy? I’ll be honest, I still incorporate these movements into my workout routine and my youngest is 10! But it’s more than just going through the motions that makes arm toning exercises safe for pregnancy. >>It’s about learning how to connect with your body and your growing baby bump.<< Are you…
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You don’t need to run, jump, or do explosive movements to get an intense workout. Our newest Sweat With SELF video is proof: It’s a sweaty low-impact HIIT workout that will seriously work your muscles while still going gentle on your joints. Led by Taylor and Justin Norris, cofounders of the LIT Method, the workout […]
If I could have one wish, you know what it would be? >>I’d wish to provide you the resources of safe pregnancy exercises so you can stay active while you’re bumping.<< *Is that a wish you’d want, too?* Well, today’s your lucky day, Beautiful! *And yes, you can think of me as your genie in a bottle.* Knowing which safe pregnancy…
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Karen Chen is an American figure skater. She is a two-time CS U.S. Classic bronze medalist (2016, 2017), the 2015 CS Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, the 2017 U.S. national champion, and a three-time U.S. national bronze medalist (2015, 2018, 2021). Chen competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics. She has also competed at seven […]
Dreya Weber is an American actress, producer, director, and aerialist. She has worked as an aerialist for entertainers including Madonna and Pink, for whom she choreographed several aerial acts including the performance of Pink at the 2010 Grammy Awards. She toured with Cher during her Living Proof farewell tour and choreographed the performances by aerialists. […]
If you want a really solid lower body dumbbell workout, making sure you’re including the major movement patterns is key to a balanced—and challenging—routine. When talking about lower body workouts, you want to include variations of the squat, hip hinge, hip bridge/thrust, and hip abduction, Sivan Fagan, C.P.T., owner of Strong With Sivan, tells SELF. […]
Photo Credits – Zone3 Non Stanford is a Welsh triathlete. Stanford was the ITU World Champion in 2013 and represented Team GB at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she finished fourth. Non Stanford is based in Leeds, England and was born in Bridgend, Wales. Stanford graduated from the University of Birmingham […]
If you’re working out in the cold, you need a pair of gloves to keep your hands warm—more specifically, touchscreen gloves if you plan on using your phone or fitness tracker. Investing in a great pair of gloves can help keep your workout on track, your skin from drying out, and your fingers from freezing. […]
If you’re looking for a great HIIT core workout, you want to choose one that targets all parts of your core—not just your rectus abdominis, the muscles that run vertically along the front of your abdomen. To do this, you should focus on exercises that work your core through movement and anti-movement, Alicia Jamison, C.P.T., […]
Follow our four week home workout challenge for body and mind. Day 25 brings you guided meditation for focus from International Mindfulness Advocate, Neil Seligman, founder of The Conscious Professional From HIIT workouts to yoga and guided meditation, we have got your ‘new year, new you’ kick start sorted, to help improve not just your […]