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Phrases commonly used when instructing others on how to activate the inner core: Pull the belly button to spine Suck In Tighten your abs This actually can increase pressure and turn off the deep core I know so many of you have heard, used, or taught these cues to encourage core activation during workouts. So […]
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We’re not simply training strength…we’re training your brain A couple of weeks ago I filmed these exercise for you in a reel, but what you DIDN’T see was that I STRUGGLED my first couple of reps! I wasn’t automatically perfect at it (which is a good lesson in and of itself), but what I want […]
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Here are a few of my favorite FUNCTIONAL exercises to add to your workouts: D2 flexion with squat – such a technical name but I wasn’t sure what else to call this – the seatbelt exercise? Keys: start w/ your thumb pointing back & finish w/ your thumb pointing back so you get some nice […]
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Here are a few of my favorite FUNCTIONAL exercises to add to your workouts: Squats w/ toes in – I love this exercise bc squats, in general, are functional, but turning the toes in helps activate our pelvic floor – a win-win for this Pelvic floor PT! Tricep dips – I really like this body-weight […]
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Lately, I have been living in athleisure every day. I’ve found that as much as I enjoy dressing up, I’m often demonstrating exercises to patients, quick-filming a workout for my Level-Up membership, or putting something together for social media, and I need to be able to move easily. I try to find clothes that still help me look put together while allowing me to transition to mom life or my kids’ games.
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As a mom raising 3 girls in the current culture, I know that they have and will continue to receive a constant stream of lies and images telling them they’re not good enough. Who can compare to a million images that are altered to look like “perfection”…whatever that even is?
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Diastasis is no longer a diagnosis to be feared, and most women will be able to heal their diastasis with women’s health physical therapy.
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I believe our bodies are designed to heal, and they let us know when we’re not living well. When I’m exhausted during the day, my body might be indicating that I need more sleep. If I’m hungry after eating an hour earlier, my body might be indicating that I need more protein. If I feel […]
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If someone would look at my history, they’d say I’m a recipe for leaking, vaginal heaviness/pressure, diastasis, and more! And if anyone can say it’s possible to never think about these things or have them affect your life, it’s ME!
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Chelsey is now 22 weeks! She’s been working out 4-5x/week, lifting heavy weights and doing “normal” workouts. We discussed some modifications she could make as needed to eliminate some hip pain, and also discussed some strategies for diastasis (ab muscle separation).
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