ANDREA PAGE

Stand core corrected in pregnancy and postpartum health.

Hello  {!name} Core Stability  is crucial before, during and after pregnancy. Your core consists of many muscles and not just abdominals. The abdominal muscles are the internal and external obliques, the rectus abdominus (the six pack) , and the transverse abdominals. There is also the pelvic floor muscles and  sacrospinalis,  longissimus thoracis, and the diaphragm. Even the gluteus maximus , latissimus dorsi and trapezius play a role in optimal core strength. A lot of big words but the point...

Fitmom need to lose the holiday weight? Protein is power!

   I was recently asked by a mom for some healthy sources of protein such as nuts or soy products which she could eat while on the road for herself and her kids. My suggestions are pretty straight forward and I hope you find them helpful. 1. Eat a lean source of protein with every meal (in pregnancy regular protein in small doses can help reduce nausea) (postpartum will 2. Try to get a plant based protein at some point as opposed to just animal sources which may contain higher levels of ...