Every year in the United States, there are approximately 4 million births. The NCAA will tell you that out of that 4 million, most all of them will be going pro in something other than sports. Your child ... Continue Reading
3 Reasons to Lift Weights During Pregnancy
A recent photo posted on the CrossFit Facebook page generated a storm of debate about weightlifting during pregnancy. I was surprised at the negative response this woman received. A lot of the article ... Continue Reading
Pregnant and Weight Lifting? You May Want to Reconsider
I have to admit, I cringe a little when I see a pregnant woman in a CrossFit class. So, I'll tell you right up front - I'm biased. My prenatal yoga training taught me to embrace the changes a body goes ... Continue Reading
Pregnant Athlete Journal, Week 12: 3-D Baby and a CVS Test
Technology is amazing. When my husband and I went in for the CVS procedure (chorionic villus sampling), we were greeted by a new ultrasound technician who put a bunch of goo on my belly, turned off the ... Continue Reading
Pregnant Athlete Journal, Week 9: To CVS or Not to CVS
My heart rate is increasing during my workouts and I have to be careful not to get overheated. I’m more injury prone – my wrist hurt after vacuuming. (What is THAT?) I drop things and trip more. I can’t ... Continue Reading
Pregnant Athlete Journal, Week 8: How Relaxin Kicked My Butt
I’m in my eigth week of my first pregnancy and honestly, I’m not sure what to expect. I have no morning sickness and I’m still teaching three classes per week, although I have noticed that I’m way more ... Continue Reading
Pregnancy Test = Positive = Time To Change My Goals
I’m seven weeks into my hardcore dieting and workout phase for a fitness competition in December when I start to get extra frustrated with my bloated belly. I’m eating right. I’m working out. What ... Continue Reading
Why Swimming Is the Best Exercise For Pregnant Women
Exercise during pregnancy can be a sensitive subject with plenty of argument for and against. Gestation could be considered a workout in itself, and nowadays, with different forms of exercise more popular ... Continue Reading
Exercising While Pregnant: Strong Moms Build Strong Babies
BirthFIT is my business, my practice, and my lifelong passion. As I mentioned in a previous article on Breaking Muscle, chiropractic, nutrition, and fitness are the foundational pillars of BirthFIT. Being ... Continue Reading
Something’s In the Coconut Water – Pregnant CrossFitters
Photos provided by CrossFit LA. When I arrived for my first orientation at CrossFit Los Angeles a couple years ago, a midday workout was in progress and a man with many, many ab-packs was doing solo ... Continue Reading
