Many people have asked if they can exercise while pregnant and the answer is absolutely without a doubt yes! You should do exercises that get your heart pumping and and keeps you sweating as long as it doesn't cause you or your baby too much physical stress. Activities, like running and weight training, are ok in the first two trimesters, but may need modifying as you come closer to your birth date. We should generally avoid activities where there are dangers of slipping or falling, like … [Read more...]

Many people have asked if they can exercise while pregnant and the answer is absolutely without a doubt yes! You should do exercises that get your heart pumping and and keeps you sweating as long as it doesn't cause you or your baby too much physical stress. Activities, like running and weight training, are ok in the first two trimesters, but may need modifying as you come closer to your birth date. We should generally avoid activities where there are dangers of slipping or falling, like … [Read more...]

Many people have asked if they can exercise while pregnant and the answer is absolutely without a doubt yes! You should do exercises that get your heart pumping and and keeps you sweating as long as it doesn't cause you or your baby too much physical stress. Activities, like running and weight training, are ok in the first two trimesters, but may need modifying as you come closer to your birth date. We should generally avoid activities where there are dangers of slipping or falling, like … [Read more...]

Want to get more use out of your stability ball? Well here are a few exercises to get you started! Before you begin make sure you have the right size ball. Stability balls usually come in three sizes based on your height: 55 cm for those between 4’11” and 5’4”, 65 cm for people between 5’4” and 5’7”, and 75 cm for tall individuals between 5’11” and 6’7”. When in doubt a good rule for finding the right fit for you is to sit on the ball and make sure your hips and knees are … [Read more...]

We're excited to start a new segment on exercise and pregnancy.  Many people have asked if they can exercise while pregnant and the answer is absolutely without a doubt yes! You should do exercises that get your heart pumping and and keeps you sweating as long as it doesn't cause you or your baby too much physical stress. Activities, like running and weight training, are ok in the first two trimesters, but may need modifying as you come closer to your birth date. We should generally avoid … [Read more...]

Hey All! Here's another instalment of body weight exercises.  Try them out and tell me what you think! Intervals: Instead of repetitions, try intervals of 30 to 45 seconds of the exercises and 15 seconds of recovery. If you are just starting to exercise, try a 1 minute rest instead of 15 seconds. Sets: Try to perform these exercises one after the other 3 to 5 times. Frequency: Do these exercises 2-5 days a week. 1. Mountain Climbers - Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/Core/Quads What to do: … [Read more...]

Hey All! Here’s part 1 of full body body weight exercises. Try them out and tell me what you think! Intervals: Instead of repetitions, try intervals of 30 to 45 seconds of the exercises and 15 seconds of recovery. If you are just starting to exercise, try a 1 minute rest instead of 15 seconds. Sets: Try to perform these exercises one after the other 3 to 5 times. Frequency: Do these exercises 2-5 days a week. 1. High Knees - Activates: Quads/Glutes/Calves/Cardio What to … [Read more...]