Sex, and conversations about sex are important for our well-being It can be embarrassing or sometimes produce feelings of shame to talk about sex. But sexual health is an important part of our well-being. In today’s episode, we are joined by sex educator Gabrielle Kassel. Gabrielle is a member of the queer community, podcaster of […]
What if you took the time with the fundamentals and came back Stronger after baby?! Gymnastics and body weight movements are a big portion of many CrossFit and calisthetics programs. They require you to bring your chin, feet or entire body over a bar. These movements are also incredibly CORE dominant. When you are pregnant, […]
Gymnastics and body weight calisthetics are growing styles of fitness. We are here for them! Kipping pull-ups, toes-to-bar, muscle-ups and handstand skills are central to the sport of Crossfit. In yoga and pilates, core movements are also a big component of these fitness classes. When mamas have babies and are trying to come back to […]
Competing at the CrossFit Games as a Mom of 2 is no joke and requires a ton of dedication Pamela Gagnon (IG: @pamelagnon) is an incredible athlete, business owner, and mom of 2 boys now 19 and 21. She competed in CrossFit from 2011 until 2017, making 6 Regional appearances and 3 Games appearances as […]
a brace makes you stronger. so does USE of a weightlifting belt. But it’s important to know when and how to use them appropriately Having a strong brace is important for lifting heavy weights. It is a critical part of CrossFit, powerlifting and weightlifting. Not to mention just life. We use bracing when we move […]
There are a ton of misconceptions, and myths when it comes to exercise during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant are in a very vulnerable part of their life. Pregnancy is beautiful. But complications occur. Loss may happen. Every instinct in our body tells us to protect that little baby. So it makes sense that we […]
Stronger than ever after a TWIN pregnancy… woW! Meghan Scanlon is nothing short of phenomenal. She is a national level weightlifter and international level powerlifter who, in 2020, got pregnant with TWINS. Her postpartum journey led to her stepping back onto the platform. But not just getting back to competing… BREAKING RECORDS. Meg is now […]
navigating the frsrt trimester and the hwpo baby! The HWPO crew knows how to put in the work and make themselves proud. Christina headed to Vermont to talk Sammy Moniz about her pregnancy with their first little girl. In this conversation, she and Sammy chat about Sammy’s pregnancy so far and how female athletes can […]
C-section or caesarean section is one of the most common surgeries performed in Canada and the US. Guidelines aim for 10 to 15% of all live births requiring C-section. However, rates of Cesarean section in the United States is 30%! There are a lot of reasons why a person might need a C-section. Even if you […]
30% of US births end in a c-section, we need to be prepared When you are pregnant, there are many reasons why you might end up with a C-section. In the United States, almost 1/3 (about 30%) of birth result from a cesarean section. For that reason, EVERYONE whether you’re planning a home birth, vaginal […]
