Author page: Erica Ziel

Pregnancy Workout At Home

Now, more than ever, it’s important to get in your pregnancy workout at home! AND…we are here to give you your new favorite pregnancy workout at HOME! This 10-minute video takes you through staple movements in our Knocked-Up Fitness® and Wellness membership to get that bump moving without leaving your living room. These foundational moves will help create space in…

Prepare Your Body For Birth

I get a lot of questions about how to prepare your body for birth with my Push Prep Method. So…we’re going to break down what the Push Prep Method is, what it’s used for and when you should start incorporating it into your daily workout routine. What is the Push Prep Method? The Push Prep Method is designed to prepare…

Pregnancy Weight Gain

You probably don’t hear this very often, but pregnancy weight gain is actually a good thing! Unfortunately, it’s a topic that many women struggle with, especially when they are getting pressure from their medical provider. And with everything else that is going on during pregnancy, these conversations can hurt even more. But you want to know something? It’s okay to gain…

Mermaid Stretches During Pregnancy

Mermaid stretches are a great active stretch to do during all trimesters of pregnancy as well as postpartum. This exercise really works to open up those tight hips, belly + chest!  Sit up tall in the mermaid position.  If this feels too tight in your hips, roll up a towel and place it under your bum.  Lightly engage your pelvic…

Postural Tips During Pregnancy

As your baby bump grows, your posture can shift, causing some aches + pains to creep in. To help you feel your best during pregnancy, here are some important postural tips to follow. I invite you to do this exercise with me. Walk in place and then stop… Did your feet land naturally under your hips? If not, bring awareness…

How To Safely Do Squats During Pregnancy
How To Safely Do Squats During Pregnancy! Squats can be a great exercise during pregnancy because they not only help keep your legs, glutes + core strong, but they can also help alleviate hip pain, SI joint pain and rebalance your pelvis. Before you jump in, here are a few tips to keep in mind to safely do squats during pregnancy.  As…