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Why you need to do more than just kegels Sep 20, 2022
Got prolapse, been doing kegels and not seeing results?
 
Did you know that there is more that you can do besides kegels? If that’s all you’ve got going on it’s time to upgrade.

The stronger you are as a whole including your core and glutes & the more connected you are...
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Low Back Pain, Tight Hips? Here's why you feel like this after birth hips Sep 13, 2022

Low Back Pain, Tight Hips?

Here’s WHY you may feel this way after birth?


With Pregnancy your belly expands and core weakens to allow expansion . Normally, your core plays a key role in keeping your spine stable. Now other muscles will start working overtime to protect the spine.

Back...

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6 steps of the "Mountain Mom Strong" Program breathing core strength return to fitness Dec 31, 2021

Connect, regain strength and get back to the mountains in 6 steps.

  1. Breath; without proper breath & connection between your diaphragm and pelvic floor the core won't fire. Without a core, your low back won’t release, your posture won’t correct nor will your glutes be able to...

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Hiking and camping with your toddler/baby. Aug 10, 2021

Adventuring in the mountains with a baby in tow is a whole other adventure in its self. It's amazing! I've learnt a lot on my last trip and I want to share it with you so you can have a smooth trip and be prepared and know what to expect!

We set off for our first family backcountry camping...

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Is postpartum forever? Jul 18, 2021

Have you heard the term postpartum is forever?

Postpartum is a general term used to talk about the time period after birth often 6 weeks. However it goes far beyond the 6 weeks and technically from a physiological and a mental stand point, Postpartum is forever! Your body and mind have been...

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Recovery after a C-section, MYTH debunked. pelvic floor Jul 13, 2021

I had a C-section my Pelvic floor must not have been impacted?

MYTH

Like all muscles, the pelvic floor muscles need to move through their full range of motion to be efficient and dysfunction is present when they are not able to fully relax and contract.

Dysfunction can go two ways:

Low tone, where...

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Hiking with baby: which carrier to choose? Jul 06, 2021

Their are two two main options for carrying your babe on hikes. 

A soft carrier like Omni 360 Ergo Baby or a structured hiking backpack like the Thule Sapling Elite.

Soft Carriers:

Front carrying is great for walks/hikes when baby is still small (<25lbs).Its perfect for walks...

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Leaking when you cough or sneeze? Why kegels alone won't fix it! Jul 04, 2021

Have you ever wondered why kegels don’t seem to really work?
It’s because the pelvic floor wasn’t designed to work that way!

A strong pelvic floor should be able to contract, relax, and lengthen without you even thinking about it! Most moms think they need to do kegels at every...

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You can't strengthen a muscle your brain can't fire: Retraining the TVA Jun 20, 2021

Transversus abdominis (TVA) is the deepest of the abdominal muscles, it wraps around the abdomen between the lower half of the ribs and the top of the pelvis ( iliac crest); It functions much like a corset.

When the lower, middle and upper fibers contract together, the waist narrows slightly...

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AMPP SUMMIT May 18, 2021

LOCAL POSTPARTUM SUMMIT LAUNCHES IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS MONTH 

“Sea to Sky women are adventurers. Becoming a mother shouldn’t change that!” Sara Niblock, Summit Organiser 

Whistler, BC May 17, 2021 - This June, the first Virtual AMPP Summit presented...

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What to do after birth? REST, RECOVER, REHAB and RESTORE Mar 14, 2021

After birth is important to understand that you need to REST, RECOVER, REHAB & RESTORE your body.

        Often your doctor will give you the green light to return to activities at 6 weeks. I encourage all moms to take a restorative approach to return to fitness, sport and...

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My all-time favourite glute exercise! glutes pelvic floor Feb 09, 2021
Healthy pelvic floors require supple and strong glutes as do your knees.
Strong glutes prevent the sacrum from collapsing into the pelvic bowl. By stabilizing the sacrum you create more stability in the pelvis, allowing the PF to contract properly and the knees to be more stable.
 
Here is...
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