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 […]
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 […]
