by Brent | Jun 14, 2016 | Exercise, Health, Personal Training, pregnancy
This is a special Bump on the Hump post for Men’s Health Week highlighting the importance of men’s health during pregnancy. Can you believe that men typically gain around 14 pounds during their partner’s pregnancy? It’s true! Men can have...
by Brent | Jun 8, 2016 | Exercise, Health, pregnancy
Embed from Getty Images How many times have you heard someone say “my sciatic is acting up” or they “have a bad back”? Most of the time people say this in passing and you don’t think anything of it. It’s not uncommon to...
by Brent | Jun 1, 2016 | Exercise, How-To, pregnancy
Have you been doing your squats? If you answered no then your really missing out on one of life’s great exercises! Squats are an essential exercise, especially during pregnancy. Why are squats so great and how do you do them? Read on. They...
by Brent | May 25, 2016 | Exercise, Health, pregnancy
Preeclampsia is a serious disease related to high blood pressure that affects 5-8 % of all pregnant women.(1) The month of May observes Preeclampsia Awareness Month, a nationally recognized health observance that offers education and events that will...
by Brent | May 20, 2016 | Exercise, Health, Personal Training
In the U.S., one person dies from stroke every four minutes and it is the 5th leading cause of death.(1) Nearly 800,000 Americans have had a stroke.(2) That means that you probably know someone who has had one. As you start to think about those you know...
by Brent | May 18, 2016 | Exercise, Health, pregnancy, Wellness
Do your legs feel swollen, puffy or heavy? This could be attributed to the fact that during pregnancy, you are likely to produce 50 percent more blood and fluids to meet the needs of your growing baby.(2) 50% seems like a lot-so let’s take a look...
by Brent | May 13, 2016 | Exercise, Health
Tuesday May 17th is World Hypertension Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for hypertension or high blood pressure. The theme for 2016 is “Know Your Numbers” and they want you to make sure you get your blood pressure checked!...
by Brent | May 11, 2016 | Exercise, How-To, Personal Training, pregnancy, Tip
A great core exercise that can be performed throughout your entire pregnancy (with medical clearance of course) is a side plank. This exercise targets the oblique muscles (sides of your waist). Safe to perform during your 2nd and 3rd trimester...
by Brent | May 6, 2016 | Health
National Women’s Health Week is an observance with the goal to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health. The 17th annual National Women’s...
by Brent | Apr 13, 2016 | Exercise, How-To, Personal Training, pregnancy, Tip
Embed from Getty Images Uni what? Unilateral exercises are performed when you are only using one limb at a time. These exercises can be great for functional training, to target how and where you are building strength and allows for more core...
