5 Steps to Work Through Your Fear of Handstands
It might sound crazy, but just a few years ago I was terrified to practice handstands. I remember going to CrossFit one day and seeing
Author: Nicole Crawford
Nicole's passion is helping women stay active and strong during and after pregnancy. She is a mom of four and RYT 200 certified yoga instructor. Nicole is also a certified personal trainer and women's fitness specialist (NASM) and completed the AFPA's pre- and post-natal fitness specialist program in 2009. She is also completing DONA International's requirements to become a certified birth doula.
A bookworm and lover of research at heart, Nicole has her Masters degree in philosophy from the University of Leuven, Belgium, where she wrote her thesis on the ancient Greek characterization of nature and movement. She loves running, kettlebells, dance, and yoga. The primary obstacles to her own fitness are her love for books, homebrewed beer, and good food.
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A 4-Week Plan for Getting Started With a Jogging Stroller
Being a parent can make you better at life or it can make you worse. There is very little grey area. There are some things
12 Weeks of Workouts to Rebuild After Diastasis Recti
Click Here to Download a PDF of the Entire 12-Week Cycle Diastasis recti is a thinning of the tissue that connects the two sides of
Training For Two: The Cardiovascular Effects of Pregnancy
Thanks to some promising research over the last few decades, more and more fitness professionals and women are aware of the benefits of exercise during
#Fitmoms: Can We Stop With the Tiny Baby Bump Thing?
Before I place myself on the altar of personal Internet attacks, let me clarify a few things: I love pregnancy. I love lifting weights and
“It’s Not You, It’s Me:” 3 Signs You Need to Break Up With Your Diet
A while ago I was talking to a friend about a diet she was trying. She was going on week five, and though she had
Diastasis Recti and the Athlete
After the birth of my second child, I had some serious complications that kept me in bed for six weeks. That period of immobility, combined
How Fit Is Your City?
Recently the ACSM released its annual American Fitness Report for 2016. The report assesses fifty metropolitan areas across the United States for various fitness factors
Respect Your Pelvic Floor
You’ve probably heard people talk about foam rolling and mobility work, but have you ever heard them say they needed to go work on their
Yoga and Sports: A Winning Combination
As yoga’s popularity has increased, I see more and more athletic programs using yoga-inspired movements. I think this is wonderful, and have absolutely no problem
Organized Sports or Trees? Choose Your Risk
I read two articles recently that got me thinking about the modern state of parenting. One was titled, “We Don’t Allow Children to Climb Trees.”
Obesity Is Bigger Than BMI
I have a friend who has dignosed himself as “borderline obese” based on his BMI. I look at him and see a thriving person who
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