Left SI Joint Pain Relief: A Targeted Pelvic Stability Workout
If you’ve been struggling with nagging pain in your left SI (sacroiliac) joint, you’re not alone. As a perinatal fitness trainer, birth doula, and mom of four, I know firsthand how frustrating and limiting SI joint pain can feel—especially during pregnancy and postpartum. The good news? There’s a targeted way to relieve it! In today’s […]
10 Minute Hip Opener Mobility Flow | Pregnancy & Postpartum Friendly
If you’re feeling stiff in your hips—whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or just need a solid release after a run—this 10-minute hip mobility flow is for you. It’s short, effective, and deeply restorative. Unlike traditional hip openers that focus mostly on wide-leg stretches and external rotation, this sequence targets internal rotation and deep pelvic shifts […]
Surprise! Roxanne is Pregnant with Baby #4!!!
Welcome back to the MamasteFit blog! I’m thrilled (and still slightly in shock) to share some exciting news from the MamasteFit team: Roxanne is pregnant—again! Yes, you read that right. Just when we thought the era of MamasteFit babies was coming to a close, the universe had other plans. This week’s podcast episode was all […]
8 Pelvic Floor Stretches to Relax a Tight, Overactive Floor
Have you been told your pelvic floor is too tight—and now you’re on the hunt for the pelvic floor stretches that will finally fix it? Maybe you’ve already tried all the deep squats, butterfly poses, and wide-legged stretches… but you’re still dealing with the same discomfort, tension, or symptoms. I’ve been there, too. During one […]
Marathon Training Vlog: Core + Lower Body Strength Workout for Runners (2 Weeks Out!)
Hey there! I’m Gina—perinatal fitness trainer, mom of four, and currently training for a marathon just nine months postpartum. My marathon is just two weeks away, and today I’m sharing one of my favorite lower body strength workouts that’s been essential to keeping me injury-free during this training cycle. After years of trial and error, […]
SI Joint Pain in Pregnancy: Causes and Movement Relief
Table of Contents SI joint pain in pregnancy is often brushed off as “just part of the process”—but it doesn’t have to be. In Episode 119 of the MamasteFit Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with our in-house pelvic floor physical therapist, Hayley Kava, to dive deep into SI (sacroiliac) joint pain in […]
Relieve Right SI Joint Pain with Targeted Mobility and Strength Training
Welcome to the MamasteFit Blog! If you’re experiencing right-sided sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, you’re not alone—and we’re here to help. SI joint discomfort is a common complaint, especially during and after pregnancy. Today, we’re breaking down why it happens and guiding you through a targeted workout that addresses muscular imbalances and helps you find relief. https://youtu.be/SbMqTkGfJDU […]
Postpartum Hormones, Stress & Nutrition: A New Mom’s Guide
Table of Contents As a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, I spend a lot of time talking about how we move, how we give birth, and how we recover after. But something I don’t talk about enough—and what hit really close to home in this podcast episode—is how deeply our postpartum hormones, stress levels, […]
17 Minute Mobility & Strength Workout for Back and Hip Relief
Welcome to the MamasteFit Blog! Today, we’re sharing a runner accessory workout that can be used to improve your running form and/or alleviate discomfort during pregnancy and postpartum. This session focuses on enhancing thoracic mobility through exercises like pelvic tilts, half lunges, side body openers, lateral hip shifts, and rotational presses, incorporating resistance bands and […]
First Postpartum Period: When It Returns & What to Expect
Table of Contents Welcome to Moments with MamasteFit! In this episode, we dive into understanding your first postpartum period, its return timeline, and influential factors such as breastfeeding, weaning, stress, and nutrition. We share personal experiences and discuss how lifestyle, mental health, and diet play roles in the resumption of menstrual cycles. We also provide […]
Marathon Training at 9 Months Postpartum | Long Run Vlog (3 Weeks Out!)
Come with me on my long run as I train for a marathon—just 3 weeks out and 9 months postpartum! In this vlog, I’m sharing what my long run looks like as a mom of four, how I’m juggling training with real life, and exactly what I’m using to fuel during the run. Whether you’re […]
Demystifying Postpartum Nutrition – Insights from Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN
In the first weeks after giving birth, it’s easy to feel like everything—your body, your schedule, even your sense of self—has shifted beneath you. Your focus naturally turns to your newborn, but the truth is that how you nourish yourself right now will shape your recovery, your energy, and even your long‑term health. In Episode […]