Not all mothers identify strongly with motherhood, just as not all mothers give the birth of their child much thought after the fact. However, for a large number of women, birthing a baby is one of the most transformative moments of their life: it is when a new part of their identity is revealed, that […]
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What Gym Equipment Can Be Used During Labor and Childbirth?
You may be wondering under which circumstance could a woman want or need gym equipment to assist her in the process of labor and childbirth. As it turns out, plenty! Consider the following scenarios: Women wishing to labor in the comfort of their home for as long as possible before heading out to the hospital. […]
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Learning How to Pass a Mouth Swab and Saliva Drug Test
Today, mouth swab and saliva tests are quickly becoming the go-to drug test for companies …
Read More5 Important E Cig Health Facts For Younger Generations
Electronic cigarettes are increasingly popular among teens and young adults in the United States. Known …
Read MoreHow to Train a Pregnant Client Who’s New to Exercise
What do you do if your new client is not only pregnant, but has never really been an “exerciser?” This can be a challenging situation for a fitness professional, especially if you are new to training pregnant women. You will likely find conflicting information on what your client should and should not be doing, and […]
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5 Surprising Benefits of Strength Training
When we first think of strength training, the gains that come to mind are typically restricted to the gym: following a progressive overload program allows us to lift more from week to week, and depending on our goals, we can see more muscle on our body as well. But what if there was more to […]
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5 reasons to take CBD as a supplement
The number of cannabidiol (CBD) users around the world has been increasing year on year …
Read More5 Foods That Help Improve Digestion
How does improving digestion affect your health and mood? There’s often a strong connection between our mood and how our gut feels. When cramping, bloating, and stomach queasiness appear, we can often feel like it’s the worst day ever. It’s also interesting to note how much our stomach plays a critical role in the direction of […]
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Are You Sacrificing Your Health for the Sake of Fitness?
I used to set several alarms each morning in order to drag myself out of bed so that I could get in a workout before I started work at 6 a.m. Prioritizing exercise before work sounds like a good idea, but in order to get in a workout and still be on time for work, […]
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Vitamins and their all-encompassing role – Which to take and which to skip
We all know the fact that good nutrition is always associated with good health and …
Read More6 strange ways winter can affect your psyche
Winter is a wonderful season, but the cold weather can affect our brains in some …
Read MoreWhy You’re Struggling to Reach Your Goals (and How to Set a Goal You’ll Reach)
“This is it!” you say to yourself. “I’m going to lose 40 pounds and get in shape. I’ll join the gym, lift weights seven days a week, and finish each session with an hour of cardio. I’m going to quit eating sugar too! I’ll throw away everything in my fridge and pantry, and I’ll only […]
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