I’ll admit it— I used to be a cardio junkie. The weight machines at the gym intimidated me, as did the bulky men (and sometimes women) that used them. I’d walk right past those machines and into the aerobics room where I’d take a one-hour Zumba class 4-5 times per week. I’ll admit I was thin and pretty happy with my appearance, and I chalked that all up to my cardio. … [Read more...] about Lifting to Get Lean: Why Women Need to Strength Train
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Best Fitness Tracker for Pregnancy: Fitbit vs. Apple Watch
We all know it’s important to exercise during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends pregnant women get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every day. Benefits of prenatal exercise include more energy, decreased chance of cesarean, shorter postpartum recovery, reduced low back and leg pain, and prevention of … [Read more...] about Best Fitness Tracker for Pregnancy: Fitbit vs. Apple Watch
Exercising After Baby: The 5 Best Workouts for Postpartum Moms
After each of my babies were born, I could not wait to get back into a fitness routine. I was a dancer growing up, and as an adult found joy in dance fitness classes like Zumba and barre. Since then, I’ve also become a fitness instructor and get to work with women in all stages of their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. Pregnancy is wonderful in so many ways, but most women … [Read more...] about Exercising After Baby: The 5 Best Workouts for Postpartum Moms
7 Best Curly Hair Products for Naturally Curly Hair
Every curly girl has her own hair journey, and that road of discovery is often paved with hair products. When I was pregnant, I knew I wouldn’t have time to straighten my hair after my baby was born, so I started doing more research on how to really make my curly hair look good without a lot of time. That’s when I finally started to embrace my own natural beauty and let go of … [Read more...] about 7 Best Curly Hair Products for Naturally Curly Hair
Exercise and Pregnancy: Common Myths Busted
Whether you’re a fitness buff or just want to have a healthy pregnancy, you probably have some questions about how to manage exercise while you are pregnant. Since no two pregnancies are the same, and women tend to share the details of their pregnancies with one another, it’s common to hear myths about exercise and apply them to your own pregnancy. As a certified fitness … [Read more...] about Exercise and Pregnancy: Common Myths Busted