You know what’s the BEST way to manage pregnancy back pain relief? Spine Mobility. Moving your spine helps create space through your body as you’re experiencing postural shifts during pregnancy. Learning how to release your body is just as important as strengthening it…But let me tell you mama, it’s not about moving perfectly, it’s just about getting your spine to…
I founded Knocked-Up Fitness and Wellness in 2012, the year Rihanna had us shining bright like a Diamond and Facebook went public. My, how times have changed…Did I know that I would be helping thousands of mamas through my online membership prepare their bodies for pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery? No. Not at all. But no matter what single Rihanna…
Did you ever wish that *someday* you would get feeling back around the incision from your C-section? I know the thought has had to come to your mind on more than one occasion as you don’t want that numbness to be your normal… This topic gets me soooo excited to talk about because of the lack of awareness around it.…
Have you ever paused to think about the power that ONE word can have on your perspective? It can lift your spirits, motivate you, turn your day around, ignite your passion, or even patch a broken relationship. At the same time, a single word can bring you to tears, cause heartache, leave you with mistrust, or just plain hurt you. >>But what…
Now that you’re bumping, does it seem like everyone and their mom wants to share their pregnancy and birth horror stories with you? *Don’t worry…this post isn’t me sharing mine.* But it IS going to help you learn how to recognize fear that you do have around pregnancy, birth, or postpartum recovery and shift it to what you do want.…
Have you ever found yourself wondering what the difference between folate and folic acid is? If so, you’re not alone! As a pre and postnatal exercise specialist, this is a question that gets asked time and time again. >>Mama, if you’ve been here for a while then you know that I want to empower you with education so that you…
Have you worked on your pelvic floor activation postpartum? *This is important ladies so listen up!* Not many mamas know how to activate their pelvic floor because they’re more focused on nutrition, supplements, sleep, and everything else that comes with newborn… So instead of taking 10 minutes a day to work on the foundational training of their pelvic floor, they…
Can I ask you a question? Are you aware of the postural changes that happen during pregnancy? These shifts can follow you into postpartum if you don’t bring awareness to them and work to improve your posture. Real talk: hamstrings play a huge role in posture because there is a fascial line that connects up to the glute. And you…
