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Just signed up for this 👉🏼 free low back pai

Just signed up for this 👉🏼 free low back pain webinar this Thursday night at 7:30pm EST with @yogathletix!! Who’s IN?!?! Don’t know about you guys but my low back has been HORRIBLE lately!!

I’m stretching the hips, starting the morning with a bit of yoga, walking (and sometimes running) as MUCH as I can but there just seems to be no way around a lot more sitting than my body is clearly into.

Anyone else?!? Tips my fitness friends?!

Excited for this!

Go With Your Flow⁠ ⚡️ ⁠ The conversation h

Go With Your Flow⁠ ⚡️
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The conversation has been *circulating* lately about when and how women should be working out according to their monthly cycle. We found this fascinating and wanted to share what we learned.
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Day 1 - 5 👉🏼 Menstruation⁠. BE CHILL.
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In the early days of your period, you're probably feeling prreeettty unmotivated and it’s due to low levels of estrogen & progesterone. So for now, take it easy. Low impact easy-going workouts like yoga, stretching, and meditation will keep you moving while listening to what your body needs. ⁠
Might we recommend: @myhoame @889community @beeyourhealth⁠
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⁠Day 6 - 14 👉🏼 Follicular Phase. UP THE INTENSITY.
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Bursts of estrogen near the end of your period may have you feeling more energized & motivated to work out. Try adding weights and heavier cardio to pick your heart rate up⁠. ⁠
Might we recommend: ⁠@redhead_reebs @spinstaaa4life @fitsqr⁠
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Day 15 - 23 👉🏼 Ovulation⁠. KEEP IT STEADY.
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Things can sometimes go a lil’ wonky this week. While your estrogen drops, your progesterone rises. Higher progesterone can contribute to muscle breakdown, making proper recovery even more important than usual. ⁠ Stick to steady state cardio and strength training and help your body bounce back by switching to moderate-intensity exercise.
Might we recommend: ⁠@melrosetraining @movebarre @soulfuelfitness_to⁠
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Day 24 - 28 👉🏼 Luteal Phase. START TO BRING IT DOWN.
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As your estrogen and progesterone start to drop, PMS symptoms (like feeling anxious and on edge) start to creep up, while fluctuating blood-sugar levels & inflammation sap motivation. Stick to low impact routines like yoga, jogging, or light pilates to keep you moving without using too much energy. ⁠
Might we recommend: ⁠@chi_junky @yogathletix⁠
@mettayogayyc/@mettayogayeg ⁠
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Hope that’s helpful ladies! Be kind to yourselves and listen to those beautiful bodies! 💕
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⁠Source : @womenshealthmag
Undies by: @warpweftworld

**Discount time!!** If you need a new workout to

**Discount time!!**

If you need a new workout to switch up your at-home sweat sessions, we’ve got you. @barrebelleinc has been one of our top studios for barre for the last 3 years, having first started in Calgary by @jillbelland and @krististuart they created a beautiful, chic, feminine studio space that quickly multiplied to 4 locations in Calgary and expanded to Toronto & Vancouver last year. Given covid, a few physical studios have unfortunately closed (for now!) so they shifted their focus to ramping up their online platform @thebellebod.

Here’s the thing, you’ll sweat, you’ll shake, you’ll get lean and STRONG and week over week you’ll feel AND SEE the difference. I was flat on energy, unmotivated towards the end of August, and feeling like my ass was expanding like a squishy marshmallow pillow when I sat down (hopefully not actually but felt like it). So I committed to BB 3x a week - realistic, achievable - and it was the true shake- off I needed. I started to feel soar again (what’s this?!), I saw tone return in my butt, legs, and arms after probably only 1 week (!!) and I’m finally feeling that excitement again before class starts instead of thinking about what I’d rather be doing (gotta get over that hump.)

Use code: FITCITY for 50% off @thebellebod for 3 months (so $12.50 CAD for 3 mo).

Enjoy guys! Hope you love them as much as we do!

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This one’s for the MAMAS. Finding your fitness

This one’s for the MAMAS.

Finding your fitness groove after having a bebe must be a gentle, kind, slow going process as you let your body heal after being a goddamn SUPERWOMAN. The 4th trimester is mostly at home so the silver lining of this pandemic is how many more incredible postnatal and prenatal fitness options are available online (please stay!). We’ve rounded up our favs. 👇🏼
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- @thebloommethod app has an epic mix of digital workouts for all mamas. From innovative + sweaty workouts to healing, re-strengthen post-baby classes, Studio Bloom has over 100+ on-demand classes to help train for your birth marathon! (First 3 classes are free).
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- Join @barrewestyyc in-studio or online for Mom + Baby + Barre class starting September 22nd. Hosted Tuesdays 1:15 pm in online & IRL. (6 in-studio classes $150 +gst Live Stream drop-in $15 +gst)⁠
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- @knockedupfitness focuses on providing safe and effective workouts for expecting mamas. Programs offer a holistic approach to preparing for pregnancy & tackle core training, pelvic floor dysfunction, & back pain. (First class free)⁠
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- @yogamamas.co is (our personal fav) oasis for maternal care, wellness, and movement. With a beautiful library of online Yoga, Barre, Pilates, & Bootcamp classes they take complete care of you (free 7 day⁠ trial)⁠.
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- Fit Pregnancy Club (⁠@fpc.nyc) is NYC based & licensed 'Fit for Birth' facility that offers 6 new online classes/month for their online subscribers. They focus on low-impact & high-intensity exercises that prep the body by strengthening, toning, & stretching (free 7-day trial).
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- @revolutionmotherhood is designed for new mamas. Founder Rachel Welch leads 3 doctor-recommended phases that guides you from early postpartum to active athlete. (Free 7-day trial)⁠
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- @mutusystem: beautiful 12-module online program to help rehabilitate your core & pelvic floor & focuses on making mamas feel the BEST about their bodies post-baby. ($147 for an instant access pass)⁠.

⁠ - @fityourlifeyeg offers a range of virtual & outdoor options for expecting & new moms, including virtual Core Fit, which re-establishes the deep core connection after birth.

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// Via @mothermusemag @tjindajra
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**Temp Check** ⁠ We wanted to check-in on ya.

**Temp Check**
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We wanted to check-in on ya.

How are you feelin’ going into Sept? Are you recharged from the long weekend? Feeling motivated or feeling flat? Over it or ready for it? What’s the one thing you need right now for your health & wellness?

We want to know so we can help. 💙