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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Barbell sports have absolutely exploded in the last 10 years! Women are ditching the 2 lbs dumbbells and embracing the barbell. They are trying to be as strong as possible and going for personal records or PRs. This is awesome! It is largely to do with the huge rise in popularity of CrossFit. And then […]
