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, […]
Thoracic Mobility Exercises for Back & Hip Relief (17 Min)
Table of Contents 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 thoracic mobility exercises like pelvic tilts, half lunges, side body openers, lateral hip shifts, and rotational presses, incorporating resistance bands […]
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 Fueling Strategy: Long Run at 9 Months Postpartum
Table of Contents 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 […]
