8 Things to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity Congratulations mama! If you’re growing a tiny human, you’ve probably wondered what makes a “good” prenatal vitamin. What should you look for in your prenatal vitamin, and are there ingredients to avoid? Today, we’re giving you a quick overview of how to pick […]
Should I Track Macros During Pregnancy? Tips From a Mom Nutrition Coach
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity More than almost any other time in life, pregnancy offers the unique opportunity to listen to your body, cultivate trust with your hunger cues, and tune into what feels right for you. Pregnancy also requires a lot of your body, and the foods […]
5 Sneaky Ways to Eat More Protein During Pregnancy If Meat Makes You Feel Sick
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity Meat is one of the most common food aversions during pregnancy. Unfortunately, meat is also one of the best protein sources—and protein is an essential nutrient for growing a healthy baby. The five tips below will help you eat more protein if you […]
3 Pregnancy Nutrition Tips for the CrossFit Open
Guest PostBy Ali Macy, Director of Marketing & WAG CoachWorking Against Gravity Nutrition choices play an integral role in workout performance and recovery during pregnancy. If you’re planning on competing in the CrossFit Open (even if it looks a bit different than usual!), there are a few specific tips to keep in mind to ensure […]
Pregnancy Mobility Work: How to Ease Ribs, Back and Hip Pain During Pregnancy
Although every woman experiences the aches and pains of pregnancy differently, the ribs, back and hips are typically under a great amount of stress during pregnancy. This is due to a variety of factors including a hormone called relaxin, an increase in body weight, and changes in the abdomen required by the growth of the […]
Benefits of Strength Training in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change for a woman’s body, and staying active during this time is crucial for both mama and baby’s health. While many women may be hesitant to engage in strength training during pregnancy due to myths and fear mongering, it can actually offer a variety of benefits that can help […]
Exercises to Avoid in Pregnancy
Exercises that we recommend avoiding and/or modifying during pregnancy.
3 Pillars of Pregnancy Nutrition
If you’re pregnant, congratulations! If you’re entering pregnancy with questions and concerns about what to eat, what not to eat, how much to eat and the like, you’re not alone! Just know that you just being here means you’re already doing a great job, Mama! The goal for pregnancy nutrition is to balance getting enough […]
5 Pregnancy Fitness Myths
Recommendations for exercise during pregnancy have not only changed over the years, there’s been a lot of myths that cause confusion for pregnant women who want to stay healthy through their pregnancy. Let’s review 5 myths that you’ve probably heard, but that have been debunked. 1. Don’t lift over 20 pounds This myth falls apart […]
