May 4, 2015 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor, Pelvic Floor Article
A Journey of Discovery In my journey as a fitness enthusiast, I frequently referenced 'the core' in my classes and workshops. This was before I dug deeper into its intricacies. If questioned, I might have vaguely described it as 'deep torso muscles,' referencing the...
Apr 6, 2015 | Blog Posts, Mindset
Are you tired of being 'BUSY' and suffering from overload? A conversation with a friend once opened a dialogue that I was all too familiar with. That conversation of being so flat out that you are suffering from overload and stress and everything you do seems to bring...
Apr 6, 2015 | Blog Posts
I am a huge believer in functional training. Coming from a background in isolated training, that focused on single joint action and specific muscle development, I love the freshness of functional training. The whole body is engaged in movement, making it time...
Apr 6, 2015 | Blog Posts, Mindset
In the rhythm of daily life, health extends beyond the physical realm, encompassing emotional and relationship well-being. Just as exercise and nutrition nurture the body, cultivating healthy connections nurtures the soul. Practices like meditation, journaling, and...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
Your pelvic floor and barbell workouts Barbell workouts are great for developing muscle strength and endurance and this form of resistance training is effective in maintaining bone mass as well being an enjoyable form of weight training. This type of workout can be...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
How to modify ‘the abdominal curl’ to keep your pelvic floor safe? Here is a scenario: You are in a group exercise class and the instructor has asked the class to lie on their backs in preparation for the abdominal curl. You know that you have a separation in your...
Sep 11, 2014 | Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor Article, Step
Pelvic Floor First Step Workouts Step aerobics designer Gin Miller's primary goal was to develop a low-impact, cardiovascular workout that is safe for knees and other injuries. Since the early 1990s, this class format has changed considerably, including the speed,...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
The pelvic floor muscles as part of the ‘core’. Muscles play a key role during exercise, but did you know that there are a hidden group of muscles called ‘pelvic floor muscles’ which need special attention? Pelvic floor muscles...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
How to modify ‘the plank’ to keep your pelvic floor safe? Here is a scenario: You are in a group exercise class and the instructor as asked the class to move into a plank (on the floor on elbows and toes and lifting up the rest of the body). You know that you are in a...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
High Impact = High Pelvic Floor Strength. The allure of high-impact workouts is the energy expenditure and the pure joy of bouncing around – like a teenager. Still, for some of us, our pelvic floor is not like it was when we were teenagers. For many women, it is a...
Sep 11, 2014 | Blog Posts, Exercise Enthusiasts, Fitness Professionals, Pelvic Floor, Pelvic Floor Article
Why all the fuss about the pelvic floor? When contemplating our 'core,' the initial association typically involves muscles in the torso. However, what often goes unnoticed or misunderstood is the pivotal role the pelvic floor plays in effectively controlling the core...
Sep 11, 2014 | Pelvic Floor Article
When most fitness professionals think about the ‘core’, the first and usually immediate thought is transverse abdominus. What is often unknown and misunderstood, is the importance and relevance of the pelvic floor. Yes – everyone has one, even men have a pelvic floor....
