by Jaclyn Herrmann It can be difficult to make and keep friends after becoming a mom due to the major lifestyle changes that come with having a baby, but having friends who are also moms of kids close in age to yours can be a great way to keep a social life, which is an […]
It takes a village to raise a child, but how do you ask for help? by Jaclyn Herrmann As a new mom, you are bombarded with expectations about how perfect everything should be, and when you finally get home with your new baby, reality sets in: you now have a human life that is entirely […]
by Jaclyn Herrmann While you love your baby more than you could have possibly imagined, they are a one-way ticket to sleep deprivation. As a new mother, you may feel like the sleep that you are getting isn’t enough or is low-quality. Here are 5 ways to get better sleep so that you can get […]
by Jaclyn Herrmann You’re a new mom. For all of your life, you’ve likely had only yourself to care for, but now your child’s life is entirely in your hands and it may be difficult for you to balance taking care of yourself while taking care of your baby’s every need. Of course, you should […]
by Jaclyn Herrmann While having a baby can be a wonderful, fulfilling, and happy time, for many, it comes with a frequent feeling of being down. Approximately 10 to 15% of women suffer from postpartum mood disorders, including postpartum depression, and even women who don’t suffer from PPD can find themselves in a funk at […]
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 […]