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Have you ever been in one of these situations? Situation #1: A client you’ve been training gets pregnant. She asks you what this means for her strength training program. What do you say? Situation #2: A new client wants to start strength training with you… but she’s pregnant. What do you do? If you’ve ever found yourself…
Name: Diana Edgell Age: 33 Location: Springfield, VA What was your first thought when you learned about the GGS Academy and the GGS-1 Certification? I feel very passionately about the importance of strengthening women. All women, in all ways. I was excited for the opportunity to be a part of a growing movement towards inclusion…
Have you ever heard that strength training is good for you and thought, “Yup, that sounds like a good idea, but…” That “but” usually precedes a question. Like: “… but what exactly do you mean by strength training?” “… but does it require lifting heavy weights?” “… but can I add it into what I’m…
Generally speaking, exercise (especially a combination of strength training and aerobic training) during pregnancy is a great idea. As long as your client … Has the go-ahead from her doctor to exercise, Doesn’t have any contraindications, and Follows some simple safety guidelines …then exercise can help keep her safe, healthy, and strong throughout her pregnancy,…
“You’ve lost so much weight! Tell me your secret!” There’s a woman — we’ll call her Cindy — that I’ve seen at the gym for the last eight years. I don’t know her well; only enough to exchange a friendly “hello” when we see each other. Recently, I was in the locker room when Cindy…
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 to get in a workout and still be on time for work, I had…
I remember when I started lifting consistently and exceeding my expectations of what I could do. I started searching for other types of physical challenges, and contemplated the triathlon. Could I do it? Would I like it? Is it too much? How would it fit into my lifting? In wondering if the foray into this…
If you’re a new mom, you’ve probably noticed your midsection looks different than it did before pregnancy. Maybe you have new stretch marks or lax skin, or perhaps people are still asking when your baby is due. Some women also notice a feeling of weakness in their abdominal wall or ab muscles, or see bulging…
What if I were to tell you there was an exercise that could actually help you get better at what you do, both in the gym and while performing your daily tasks? Imagine: better balance, more overall strength, more muscle mass in your glutes and hamstrings… and mental benefits as well. Sounds amazing, right? Enter…
