Nicole Laird 
Staying healthy and active throughout your pregnancy is helpful in many ways. It improves mood, improves strength, decreases aches and pains, and decreases fatigue. So of all exercises, could prenatal yoga be a good fit for you? Prenatal yoga can be helpful to allow you to relax and stay fit throughout your pregnancy. According to … Read more
Getting back into an exercise routine can be challenging, especially with the lack of sleep, never-ending to-do list, and working to set up a new routine. Working up to your previous fitness routine takes time and proper progression to avoid injury or set backs. Starting back with high intensity exercises such as running, jumping, or … Read more
After giving birth, the body is going through large amount of changes, not to mention your family is going through a major adjustment period. Recovery should be a primary goal for most new moms. Rest and recover. Here are my top 5 ways to improve healing and recovery after pregnancy and delivery. 1. Take things … Read more
Back hurting? Achy neck? Shoulder pain? Many women experience pain and discomfort while nursing or bottle feeding their newborn and older children. Why the pain all of the sudden? Just like when you sit for a long period of time at a computer desk or on the couch (yeah, right, you’re a mom, who has … Read more
We all hear about how overuse of caffeine can be hard on the bladder. We know that drinking water is healthy for more than just your urinary tract, but for the skin, hair, and organs. But did you know that all that sparkling water, sweetener, and alcohol may be causing increase urinary frequency, pain, and … Read more
Many people are beginning to hear a lot more about the pelvic floor muscles. There is more information that is available. So, what is pelvic floor dysfunction? There are many things that can happen to the pelvic floor. No, you don’t have to have children to have a pelvic floor dysfunction. I have women who … Read more
Getting injured can really set your exercise and fitness routine back a notch! And worst of all… it can be a total pain in the butt in more ways than one. You may have heard of piriformis syndrome before, or perhaps you’re just curious – either way, we’re here to tell you what it is, … Read more
Returning to weightlifting after baby seems simple, right? You were active before, this is a familiar exercise and familiar movements, so it should be easy. You may be thinking, “I can just start at a lower weight or lower reps and I’ll be ok. I was fit and strong before and during my pregnancy, so … Read more
Absolutely!!! Now, don’t get me wrong, we may need to make some small modifications and give you some new tools/tips/tricks to use while you’re exercising, however, I don’t ever want to tell anyone that they can’t do something. Just know that we may have to change the way something is done or modify to meet … Read more
This is the number one thing I hear, “When will I get my abs back? How do I get my abs back? How do I get abs?” Maybe that’s the second most common complaint next to back and hip pain, but it’s all related to the abdominal muscles. Without a strong core, you will not … Read more
