Pregnancy is an amazing and beautiful time, where a woman gets the unique and miraculous experience of growing a baby in her uterus. After the birth, whether vaginal or caesarean, the postpartum body needs time and tenderness to rediscover its landscape and recalibrate movement. During pregnancy and in to the postpartum months, a hormone called relaxin affects the laxity of the … [Read more...]
Brianna Bernard, A New Mom, Is Now 100 Pounds Lighter, Stronger & A Fitness Trainer
Brianna Bernard's training story started like many other women's. She had gained 70 pounds when pregnant but wasn't overly concerned, thinking the weight would come off easily after her son was born. Before she knew it, he was turning one and she hadn't exercised the entire year. She had resigned herself to the fact that now, as a stay-at-home mom, her life was all about her … [Read more...]
Women’s Day Special: How Corey Phelps Overcame Hypothyroid With Health & Fitness
The American Thyroid Association reported that in the United Status postpartum thyroiditis occurs in approximately 5-10% of women. Corey Phelps, who had gained 25 lbs in her first pregnancy, lost most of her hormonal weight gain shortly after having her daughter. Always having lived a fit and healthy lifestyle, Corey was shocked when just 9 months postpartum she gained … [Read more...]
