As much as I loved Christmas this year, I ADORE the New Year. I don’t know what it is. Maybe I fall for that “new year new me” stuff, but it’s the perfect reason to have a deep look and evaluate what’s important. This year things are different than before. I have a baby. I […]
Holiday burnout. I’m not sure if it’s a real thing but it certainly feels like it. Something about the holidays just feels so go-go-go! Especially if you’re a mom, and three times as true if you’re a new mom. The best remedy for burnout – a little TLC – a little self-care. If you think […]
Maybe it’s because I’m a new mom or maybe it’s because we had a huge snowfall in November, but this year Christmas time feels different than any other year. It’s more magical. This year is the first year I put lights outside. This year is the first year I baked holiday cookies. This year is […]
How does she do it? Is there someone in your life who just seems to be on top of everything? She never misses a workout, she always has healthy food on hand, she’s a glowing ball of energy and excitement, oh, and she’s also a pretty awesome mom. That someone must be a #fitmom and […]
I love that look I used to get from the future grandparents anytime I would lift anything heavier than five pounds. It was both comical and endearing. “Okay, okay”, I would assure them, making a note to self: Do not show them my beast-mode gym selfies. So… I love lifting weights. Heavy is good. Being […]
If you’ve been keeping up with our Profiles in Power, you’ll know that we believe in the power of pregnancy fitness. A good workout – whether light or intense – can bring about a sense of strength you didn’t know you had. And, at the same time making a commitment to yourself and following a […]
Crossfit during pregnancy? “If you don’t know how strong a person is you could think they’re absolutely crazy for lifting while pregnant, and I know that anyone could have judged me in that way.” This pregnant Crossfitter is fully aware what the controversy is all about, but she made the choice to take things one […]
Don’t let her powerful photos fool you. Showing your strength doesn’t mean that you you can’t be sweet, kind, and helpful – even with pregnancy hormones. For this installment of Profiles in Power, I chatted with 27-year-old Daizi Schiano who powerlifts while pregnant, and has just entered her third trimester. How do I know her? […]
Powerlifting during pregnancy pregnant and powerlifting lifting deadlifts squats benchpress bench press listening to your body So… Full disclosure, this Profile in Power is about a close friend of mine – Leah. First of all, she works as a Nuclear Safety Regulator Extraordinaire, and a few years ago she decided that she needs an equally […]
This is kind of a big deal. I recently had the pleasure of meeting Igor Klibanov, author of Stop Exercising! The Way You Are Doing It Now! As well as the CEO of Fitness Solutions Plus. During our chat we discovered our mutual love for powerlifting and talked all things fitness. Our chat turned to […]