Category: Sport & Fitness
Fourth trimester fitness: Gentle ways to rebuild strength and energy
The weeks and months after childbirth mark a profound transition in a woman’s life. While your focus naturally shifts to your newborn, your body is undergoing significant healing and recovery. Welcome to the “fourth trimester” – the critical 12-week period following childbirth that sets the foundation for your long-term wellbeing.
The overlooked connection between nutrition and postpartum mood
Imagine this: You’ve just navigated pregnancy, labor, and delivery—one of the most physically demanding experiences of your life. Your body is recovering, hormones are fluctuating dramatically, and you’re adjusting to life with a newborn. Amid the whirlwind of these changes, your mental health becomes particularly vulnerable. Yet in conversations about postpartum recovery, one crucial factor often gets neglected: nutrition.
New postpartum guidelines: Too much, too soon—or just right?
Ever glanced at postpartum health recommendations and thought, “Who has time for this?” You’re not alone. The latest postpartum guidelines have sparked both praise and criticism, leaving many new mothers wondering if these standards are realistic or simply another item on an impossible to-do list.
Do postpartum belly bands & wraps help with recovery? Here’s what the experts say
If you’ve scrolled through social media during your pregnancy or postpartum journey, you’ve likely spotted influencers and new moms sporting belly bands or wraps. These supportive garments have surged in popularity, with the global belly band market estimated to reach $500 million by 2025, according to [Data Insights Market](https://www.datainsightsmarket.com/reports/belly-band-1313202).
Safe and effective exercise during pregnancy: a trimester-by-trimester guide
Feeling unsure what “safe” looks like for prenatal fitness? You’re not alone—and the good news is that most pregnancies benefit from regular, moderate movement that’s adapted to your changing body.
Exercise During Pregnancy: All The Do’s And Don’ts
Do you love to exercise? Or do you avoid it like the plague? Well, we have news for you! Exercising during pregnancy does wonders for you and your little one. It minimizes the common symptoms of pregnancy and gives you extra strength to adapt to your weight gain and changing shape. Discover the best exercises […]
Top 5 Bodyweight Core Exercises
Planks, situps, crunches. You’ve probably heard of these core exercises. But, what exactly is your core? Well, your core muscles are located in your abdomen, lower back, pelvis, and hips. These muscles have specific functions such as helping you breathe and continence. Training your core leads to a range of benefits like increased balance, posture, […]
4 Effective Exercises for Menopause
Exercising regularly is always a good idea, but during menopause, it is even more important. Many of us gain weight around this time, particularly in the midriff area. Due to our changing hormones, it becomes easier to gain weight, and even harder to lose it. But thankfully there are many exercises you can do to […]
Why Does Working Out Make You Feel So Darn Horny?
Post-gym hair. Sweat. B.O. Finishing a workout isn’t quite the sexiest moment of your entire life. But, have you ever noticed feeling super horny afterward anyway? Well, you aren’t alone and this is actually a very normal aftermath of hitting the gym. Some describe feeling euphoric, and tingly after exercise. While others simply have the desire to […]
A Beginner’s Guide To Exercise
Exercise. Does the very word shoot a tingle of fear down your spine? You aren’t alone. But the fact of the matter is, exercise is a key element in your overall wellbeing and health. From your physical health to your mental wellbeing, exercise has a vast array of benefits for your body. If you are […]