Too Tired to Work Out During Pregnancy? Here’s What Your Body Is Really Asking For If you’re pregnant or newly postpartum and keep thinking: “I know I should work out… but I’m just so tired.” Let me stop you right there — this is not laziness, lack of motivation, or you “falling off track.” This is your body communicating. And…
Introduction: Why Weight Gain in Pregnancy Causes So Much Stress If you’ve found yourself Googling “How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?” or feeling unsure about how your changing body fits into your fitness routine, you’re not alone. Weight gain is one of the most searched — and most emotionally charged — topics during pregnancy. At Knocked‑Up Fitness®, we…
If you’re struggling to conceive, you’re not alone — and it’s not “all in your head.” One in six couples face infertility, yet many are told their diagnosis is “unexplained.” According to functional medicine expert Dr. Stephanie Gray, unexplained infertility is often uninvestigated infertility. There are real, testable reasons your body may not be getting pregnant — they’re just not…
Pregnancy is such a powerful time — your body is constantly adapting, stretching, and shifting to support your growing baby. And while staying active is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby, the real magic happens when you understand how to move safely during pregnancy. When you learn to move with awareness, alignment, and…
Want 3 safe and effective pelvic floor strengthening exercises? I got you! Seriously…If you have just 5 minutes to connect with your pelvic floor, do one of THESE three exercises and watch your deep core activate! But before we dive into these exercises, I need you to do one thing for me: I need you to commit to showing up…
Every mama wants to have an easy birth and delivery. *Who can blame them?!* >>The secret to an easier birth actually isn’t much of a secret at all… Are you ready for it? Breath.<< But first, here’s what makes it hard: Feeling the pressure to get your baby out as quick as possible Worrying that something could go wrong Stressed…
Can I make a confession? I have pelvic floor activation all throughout my day! >>Not only is it easy to incorporate, but it’s also one of the best ways to begin healing and strengthening the deep core.<< Now that I have helped over 10,000 women do the same, I have developed some cues to help you. *And no, Beautiful, Kegels are…
It was almost 15 years ago when I was stopped by a 70-year-old woman who changed the way I looked at the pelvic floor. At the time, I just had my first born and she was strapped to me while I was out on a walk. All of the sudden, this woman who I didn’t know came up and started…