Pregnant people can be scared of olympic weightlifting during pregnancy because of the contact and the baby bump There are a lot of people that think that it may be unsafe for you to perform Olympic weightlifting movements (the snatch and the clean and jerk during pregnancy). These movements are SPEED STRENGTH movements. In weightlifting […]
More mamas than ever want to keep barbell lifting during their pregnancies! The sport of powerlifting consists of the big three barbell movements: the squat, the deadlift and the bench press. During the competition, you have 3 attempts to lift the most you can in each of these movements to pre-specified movements standards. It is […]
A diagnosis of prolapse can be terrifying. We’re here to take the fear out of it Pelvic organ prolapse also known as POP is a condition that occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs shift from their normal position and press against the walls of the vagina . This definition can sound scary […]
Doing nothing for 6 weeks then going straight back into work and exercise isn’t the answer **Disclaimer: everyone has their own journey** At the Barbell Mamas, we are pretty against blanket statements. This “do nothing” for 6 weeks can be a help to guide you and give you time to rest … but does it […]
Prolapse or POP is a condition that sounds scary. Definitions talk about it as “descent of one or more of the pelvic organs towards the vaginal opening”. It gives the image that your bladder is going to fall out of your body. But that isn’t the case Think about pelvic organ prolapse as an INCREASE […]
Colette is a mom of THREE and now a PODIUM finisher in the Masters 35-39 category at the 2023 CrossFit Games. Being a mom makes training harder. It’s true. Being a mom of three, you start to embrace the chaos! That can make structured exercise, especially at the Games level, SUPER challenging. In today’s episode, […]
Content Warning: In today’s episode, Courtney is open about her experience as a CrossFitter who has struggled with recurrent loss. Miscarriage happens in 1 of every 4 pregnancies. When you experience multiple losses, many inidividuals are given well-meaning advice about their situation They doubt themselves and their exercise decisions They are told maybe they shouldn’t […]
“I was stronger when the world told me I should be weaker” Preparing for the CrossFit games is a gruelling process. Athletes put in long hours, focus hard on optimizing every aspect of their recovery and prepare themselves for 10-15 tests of all aspects of fitness in Madison, Wisconsin. They say that being a professional […]
We can’t help but be invested in Tia Clair Toomey’s story. She is the reigning fittest on earth for SIX consecutive years. She announced that she was pregnant with their daughter Willow late 2022 and many people have watched her social media and YouTube channels showcase what she has been up to. In this episode, Christina […]
From being an international-level athlete to experiencing miscarriage on an international stage to motherhood, this interview with jessica lucero had it all! **In this episode, Jessica speaks about pregnancy loss. If this is too painful of a subject matter to listen to, please skip this week’s episode** Being an athlete and wanting to be a […]
