Surprising Cause of Headaches

If you suffer from headaches, you may think it’s from tension in your neck and shoulders. Sometimes where the pain shows up, in this case – your head – is not always the cause of the problem.  We’re going to look at how one muscle in your core...

Stretches That Are Making Your Posture Worse

I’m sharing a mistake I made because I’ve recently realized this mistake and am now correcting it. I used to have all my clients roll their upper back with a tennis ball.  It feels really good.  BUT: Stretching and rolling, whether with a tennis ball or...

8 Steps to Improving Core Function After Baby

You’re ready to start exercising again after baby, but wondering where to start.  If you’re like most women, you’ll start walking with the baby in the stroller or exercise while wearing baby. I think we all gravitate towards cardio in an effort to...

Exercises for a Flat Butt

We’re talking about what to do about a flat butt.  And I so want to throw some “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-lot lyrics in here, but will refrain. One of the moms in my Fit Mama Training class said she has flat butt after having two children.  So...

Keeping Tween Girls Healthy for Sports

I’ve had several conversations with moms lately about their tween and teen daughters interest in fitness and sports.  Understandably so, the moms are concerned about alignment and keeping their tween girls healthy so they can remain active.  Preventing...

Why Your Shoulders are Always Tight

“I carry my stress in my neck and shoulders.” Have you said that before?  In our super busy society, we are stressed on a daily basis.  Our nervous system, fascia, and muscles all hold the tension until we release it.  You might think that getting a...