Strong from the inside-out—why everyone should do barre, especially after pregnancy.

So, I was having a conversation not too long ago and it turned towards prenatal fitness—how much should pregnant women be modifying? Are there moves they shouldn’t do at all? For the most part, pregnant women can continue to follow the same fitness routine they...

It’s unrealistic goals that are sabotaging your fitness plans.

So, we’re 3 weeks into the New Year and I’m starting to feel frustrated. I want to lose 30 pounds that I’ve been holding onto since I had my last child 3 years ago. My New Year’s Resolution this year was to lose the weight, eat better, and to have an overall healthier...

Postnatal Fitness is Tough—why you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself.

So many people ask me, “why did you choose this career path?”  Well, here’s my answer… If I’m going to be completely honest, the postpartum period was extremely difficult for me in so many ways. * The emotions – love, joy, anxiety, and so...

Not your Typical Prenatal or Mommy + Me Classes

The biggest objection I always hear from new and expecting moms is that many prenatal and mommy + me classes are just too easy.   They just don’t feel like they get an effective workout from them, which is why they go a few times and then stop to either workout at...

Bring your baby to the barre…what?

So, I’ve been trying to workout at home, but my baby keeps waking up in the middle of my workout and I’m having a hard time finishing it.  Any suggestions? Of course!  About 8 weeks after I gave birth to my son, I decided it was time for me to get back...