Everyone wants a strong core and knows that it's important. What most people don't realize is that having "6-pack" or a flat stomach, doesn't necessarily equal strong. When I say "a strong core", I'm talking about muscles that can do their job. The abdominal muscles are meant to decompress the spine, support the organs, provide movement,… Continue reading 5 Steps to a Stronger Core
Tag: Pregnancy
The One Where I am Pregnant
This is the one and only post written during my pregnancy. (I'm full term now, just waiting on baby to arrive.) Writing a blog or engaging in social media just hasn't been a priority the last nine months. I've been spending less time online. I wanted to experience this pregnancy with less technology, fewer distractions and… Continue reading The One Where I am Pregnant
Sneeze Pee
Sneeze pee. If we are honest, most of us will admit that this has happened once or twice....you laugh, sneeze, cough, jump, or some other high pressure activity....and you pee yourself. Just a little. (Or a lot.) It's VERY common, which has led many of us to believe that it's NORMAL. We accept it as… Continue reading Sneeze Pee
How to Stand when you are Pregnant
Pregnancy is another place we see the difference between posture and alignment. You all know the common pregnancy posture: pelvis and belly pushed forward with hands resting on the low back. It's normal to see this all around us, but it's not good alignment. Ideally, you would stand the same whether you are pregnant or… Continue reading How to Stand when you are Pregnant