Muscle Recovery Race season is upon us! And I’ve seen a lot of runners out there pounding the pavement. In order to get the most out of your workouts, muscle recovery has to be a part of your routine. We ask a lot of our bodies that challenge our abilities throughout our lives. Training for […]
Author Archives: Frances
9 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Workout and Avoid Injury
Whether you are a runner, Pelotoner, Crossfitter, a heavy lifter, a yogi, or just out there getting your sweat on.. A good pre and post-workout routine is essential to maintain overall health and stability. Plus, it’s a great way to prepare and reset your nervous system, as well as boosts your body’s resilience factor. Putting […]
A Survey for Partners: Pregnancy + Postpartum Program Development
We need your help! We are in the process of developing several programs designed to support and prepare women and their families during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and motherhood. In order to this, we need your feedback and experiences. The information you provide will help us tailor these programs to be effective and all encompassing of […]
A Survey for Moms: Pregnancy + Postpartum Program Development
We need your help! We are in the process of developing several programs designed to support and prepare women and their families during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and motherhood. In order to this, we need your feedback and experiences. The information you provide will help us tailor these programs to be effective and all encompassing of […]
What is Fascia? Why It Matters
Ah, Fascia.. it’s the fabric of our lives.. literally. For many years (decades and centuries actually) fascia was considered just mere connective tissue. Its importance in our body was overlooked, med school teachers and students learning anatomy would toss it in the trash when dissecting cadavers! That was until a couple of years ago, when […]
Let the Wild Rumpus Start: A Calm Before the Storm
A rare moment of calm and reflection before the wild rumpus starts. I’m proud I got this shot (even Watson looks surprised!). Usually neither of my kids sit still long enough to capture a moment like this. So I name this a victory for today! Here’s to all those small little victories that remind us of […]
A Fitness Survey for Women
So I finally took the plunge and signed up for NASM’s Personal Training Certification last month. I am excited about how much this will add to my existing practice and the opportunities that lie ahead of me. Now is the time to build the foundation and design some dynamic fitness programs that really help women feel good in […]
Pso-What? The Psoas Muscle and Why It Matters
What is a Psoas? The Psoas (pronounced: So-as) is a muscle that attaches to our lower spine (transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae), stretches down into our pelvis and inserts into the inner top portion of our thigh (lesser trochanter of the femur). It is one of our most deep, most core muscles in our body. The […]
7 Steps to Having an Empowering Birth Experience
There are so many things that can happen in the course of a labor and delivery. While we can’t always control the way our babies come into this world, there are steps we can take and preparations we can make to make sure that we are happy with the result. Educating yourself and being open […]
Self Care for the Soul: A Slow Dance with You
In a world where we are constantly on the move, when we’re rushing around from point A to B, its easy to forget how to slow down and move with fluidity and purpose. Sitting all day, lifting heavy bags, chasing after rug rats, shlepping luggage in and out of airplanes… life takes a toll on our […]