What should you do if you experience pelvic floor symptoms while exercising?
Written by: Maternity Exercise Academy. Commercial partnership. Pelvic floor health isn’t just a concern for women who have given birth or are getting older—it affects all of us, regardless of gender or age. Exercise is an important part of health, well-being, and overall resilience, but sometimes during a workout, your body gives signs that your pelvic floor isn’t fully engaged. These symptoms shouldn’t be ignored—they don’t […]
Exercise: The Best Investment in Your Brain's Future
When we talk about the benefits of exercise, what usually comes to mind is the heart, muscles, or weight management. Few people, however, remember that one of the greatest benefits of exercise is for the human mind and “hard drive”—the brain. Movement and exercise affect the structure and function of the brain. Physical activity improves memory and concentration, lifts your mood, reduces the risk of depression and anxiety, and can even slow down the changes in the brain caused by aging. This […]
Personal Training – A Field Full of Opportunities
The EasyFit Personal Trainer certification program isn’t just for those who want to change careers and become full-time trainers; increasingly, it’s seen as an investment in one’s own well-being, professional skills, and future earning potential. This post examines the concrete benefits that personal trainer training offers from both a personal and professional perspective, and why now is an exceptionally good time to take that step […]
Pregnancy and Gym Workouts
Written by: Maternity Exercise Academy. Commercial partnership. Pregnancy is a wonderful stage of life that also brings about many physical changes. The lower back becomes more prone to pain, the abdominal muscles stretch, and posture may slump. Many mothers wonder how they can take care of their bodies and physical fitness during pregnancy, or whether they can continue with their usual activities. In this blog post, we’ll focus on strength training and why, in particular, […]
Where are the pelvic floor muscles located?
Written by: Maternity Exercise Academy. Commercial partnership. The pelvic floor is often referred to as the most important muscle group for women—and for good reason. The pelvic floor muscles perform several important functions in the body, which is why it’s important to take care of them throughout your life. To take care of your pelvic floor, you need to identify the correct muscles and understand how to activate them. In this blog post, we’ll go over where the pelvic floor muscles are located and how to […]
The Importance of Breathing in Exercise
Written by: Maternity Exercise Academy. Commercial partnership. Breathing is much more than just the flow of air in and out. It is a holistic bodily function that directly affects: Core support and stability Power generation during heavy lifts Movement control and coordination Nervous system recovery Stress management and concentration However, few people consciously pay attention to their breathing while working out—it happens automatically, doesn’t it? The most common […]
The Importance of Muscle Strength for Well-Being
Written by: Maternity Exercise Academy. Commercial partnership. Muscle strength is a vital part of women’s well-being and health, yet its importance is often overlooked. For many, strength training may seem intimidating, time-consuming, or even unnecessary. In reality, maintaining and building muscle strength plays a key role in preventing and resolving many issues—especially during the different stages of a woman’s life. Why is the importance of muscle strength so easily overlooked, […]
Strength Training and Abdominal Muscle Separation
Written by: Maternity Exercise Academy. Sponsored content. Strength training is one of the most effective ways to strengthen the body. But what if diastasis recti is part of your daily life? Is it possible to safely combine strength training with diastasis recti rehabilitation? And what other factors increase the risk of diastasis recti? In this blog post, we’ll explore what diastasis recti is, the role strength training can play in its development and rehabilitation, and how […]
Enjoy an active vacation
As summer begins, goal-oriented and routine-based workouts may give way to more mood-driven exercise. Even if you don’t go to the gym as many times a week or your workout frequency decreases in other ways, that doesn’t mean you’re not still exercising regularly. If working out indoors doesn’t appeal to you in the summer, you can find other, more enjoyable ways to stay active to replace your usual workout. Here are five tips to help you enjoy being active […]
How to Address Diastasis Recti During Gym Workouts – Tips from a Maternity Fitness Coach
Written by: Maternity Exercise Academy. Commercial partnership. In abdominal diastasis recti, the rectus abdominis muscles separate from one another, and the linea alba—the white fibrous band running down the midline of the abdomen—stretches. Diastasis recti is no reason to skip exercise—quite the opposite. However, there are a few important things to keep in mind before heading to the gym. Diastasis recti is common among women who have given birth, but it can happen to anyone, […]