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RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

What exactly is RED-S? Are you eating enough to sustain your training volume? What are the warning signs that you are under-fueling? Let’s talk about it!...
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 Pregnancy & Postpartum

C-Section Scar Management

No matter how much you try to prepare yourself for labor, nothing can truly make you feel ready, especially when it comes to a cesarean section. As you transition from pregnancy to new mom status, most women are left with a few reminders of what their body has endured. For women who gave birth via cesarean section, this often means...
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 Female Athlete
 Pregnancy & Postpartum

First Trimester: The Fitness Athlete’s Pregnancy Guide

Whether this is your first pregnancy or you’re a “seasoned pro,” you probably have questions about how to navigate your fitness journey with now being pregnant.  This 3-part blog series is for you if you:  Identify as a fitness athlete: CrossFit or Burn Bootcamp; F45 or powerlifting; weightlifting or HIIT (or if you’d like to start one of these!) Want...
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Training & Hormones: How to Unlock your Potential

The female body is an incredible machine. Similar to the changing of the tide, there is a calculated surge and subsequent reduction of important hormones that are responsible for building muscle, supporting our thyroid, breast tissue and beyond. But do you monitor your training and hormones? Understanding how these fluctuate during the month can be a powerful way to unlock...
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 Pregnancy & Postpartum

CrossFit and Pregnancy: Modifications & Mindfulness

“Can I?” vs. “Should I?” While working with many pregnant athletes, it is a common conversation to discuss when it is necessary to modify a movement despite the athlete still being able to perform it. With the increase in social media in our life, it can provide a false sense of security to see others perform high-level skills while deep...
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Running While Pregnant: The Bottom Line

I’ve had many women approach me with similar questions regarding the safety of running while pregnant and how to progress through this exciting time. Becoming pregnant is an extremely exciting time. However, it can be stressful to navigate ensuring the health of your baby and the overload of information you often receive. In this article, we will cover the following:...