Training tips

Strength tips for real mom life

Simple moves for pregnancy, postpartum and everyday life.

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Elise teaching assisted stretching
Moms in a postpartum strength classCore + pelvic floor

Power in postpartum starts with understanding

Rebuilding after baby begins with knowing how your core and pelvic floor work together.

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Elise coaching a strength class for womenPregnancy

Lift. Breathe. Birth. Q&A

A Q&A on an 8-week prenatal strength program: lifting, breathing and birth prep.

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Elise demonstrating pelvic floor activationCore + pelvic floor

Connect to your pelvic floor

Pair your breath with your pelvic floor, the lowest and most supportive part of your core.

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Prenatal and postpartum friendly classPregnancy

What "PPN" means on a schedule

PPN classes are prenatal- and postpartum-friendly. Here's what's different.

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Elise on a rowing machineStrength basics

Row with good form

Legs, then body, then arms. A quick breakdown for a stronger, back-friendly row.

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Elise coaching a client one on oneStrength basics

Film yourself to check your form

A quick video of your set helps you perfect form and see progress.

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Elise demonstrating diaphragmatic breathingPregnancy

Breathe into your belly

Diaphragmatic breathing eases tension and sets up every core exercise.

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Assisted spinal stretchStretch + recover

Open up a stiff back

Stretches for a stiff back after a day of feeding, rocking and carrying.

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Assisted quad stretchStretch + recover

Release tight quads and hips

Assisted stretches for the hips and thighs, which often tighten during pregnancy.

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Elise doing a kettlebell squat outdoorsStrength basics

The big four movements

Squat, hinge, push and pull: the patterns you use every day.

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Elise doing a kettlebell swingPregnancy

Strength train every trimester

For most healthy pregnancies, lifting is safe with your provider's OK. Adjust as you go.

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Elise demonstrating safe core moves for pregnancyPregnancy

3 safe core moves for pregnancy

Controlled, breath-led moves that build core strength as your bump grows.

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