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Third Trimester Pregnancy Training Video – Upper Body Push and Pull

Fitness, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Workouts, strength training, Women's Health, Workouts 1 Comment

Here's a video from this past weekend. I wanted to demonstrate an upper body push and pull combination. These are great exercises to do back-to-back to work opposing muscles. Both are great exercises whether you are pregnant or not! First exercise … [Read more...]

Strawberry Banana Bread

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Here's a quick recipe for a delicious treat I made the other day. This bread is a good way to sneak in some fruit and I like that it's not too sweet so it's good for breakfast or for a snack. The recipe is also low in added sugar as well as low fat! … [Read more...]

Kettlebell Workshop – March 26 – Woburn, MA

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We’re offering our next Kettlebell workshop on Saturday, March 26th! Learn Hardstyle Kettlebell training techniques from Mike Perry, RKC. ! In this intro workshop you will learn all of the basics you need to know to begin training with … [Read more...]

What I’m Loving About Pregnancy

Motherhood, Pregnancy, Women's Health 3 Comments

After writing a post about everything I'm missing during pregnancy last week, I figured I should follow it up with some of my favorite things about pregnancy. I certainly don't want anyone to feel discouraged since being pregnant is a gift, an … [Read more...]

Happy Women’s Day!

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Did you know today is International Women's Day? I didn't until I was sent an IM from a co-worker wishing me a Happy Women's Day! What a great day...we should all really celebrate. :) You'd think with our money-hungry society this would be another … [Read more...]

Baby Bump or Sweat Catcher?

Fitness, kettlebells, Pregnancy, Women's Health, Workouts 2 Comments

Apparently the baby bump can also double as a sweat catcher! I had a great workout this morning that included kettlebell swings (two-handed and one-handed) as well as kettlebell snatches and some intervals on the Arc Trainer. I had to laugh … [Read more...]

What I’m Missing

Motherhood, Pregnancy, Women's Health 9 Comments

Lots changes when you're pregnant (duh). Not only is your body changing physically, but you have to change plenty of things about your lifestyle, food choices and sleeping positions as well! Here's a quick list of the things that I miss most and … [Read more...]

Kettlebell Swings

Fitness, kettlebells, Skill of Strength, strength training, Women's Health, Workouts 5 Comments

What you probably already know: I talk about kettlebells a lot. I think about kettlebells a lot. I use kettlebells a lot. :) What you probably don't already know: How to properly swing a kettlebell. If you're a Jillian Michael's fan, please don't … [Read more...]

Crazy Pregnancy Dreams

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If you've ever been pregnant, it's likely that you've experienced some interesting dreams. I used to think that I had crazy dreams before, but everything is much nuttier and more intense now. I've woken my poor husband up crying, laughing and … [Read more...]

5 Reasons to Lift Heavier Weights

Fitness, nutrition, strength training, Women's Health 3 Comments

I actually started this blog a few days ago and then today I came across the article I mention below and felt compelled to finish my post. So many females are afraid of lifting heavy weights for fear of getting too big or bulking up. They just … [Read more...]

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