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While watching Nicole's @mamasgottamove interview she explains and demonstrates many drills she programs with her #running clients. She also explains how this isn't just a preventative, reactive strategy. This is a PROACTIVE strategy. This is the strategy that's implemented in all Mindful of Movement classes. It's a strategy that you can truly implement while you are with me in class but more importantly in your daily living. You don't need to wait until you have issues such as incontinence (peeing involuntarily or not making it to the toilet) painful sex, or constipation. Just being aware of simple alignment or breathing habits can help. #pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism #pistonscience #leahsprogram (at Temecula, California)

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LOOK at what your stomach is doing. Experiencing pain or discomfort is not the only indicator that something is wrong. Sometimes all it takes is a simple adjustment to strategy to improve this. Repost @instilphysio ・・・ How does your "core" look?! Are you properly engaging your core during exercise? Can you see the difference between pic 1 (not good core recruitment) and pic 2 (better core recruitment)? ❌Pic 1: When doing your "core" exercises does your abdominal area dome or pop up? If so, you are not engaging your core properly and you likely won't get the benefits you are seeking. ✅Pic 2: With proper diaphragmatic breath, alignment (NOT pushing your back into the floor, "bracing", drawing your belly button to spine, breath holding, etc), and recruitment of pelvic floor, we can access our TA's properly!!👏 which = stronger, faster and most of all safest!! Boys this ain't just for the ladies! Thanks to our model and @pursuit_athletic_centre Performance Coach @adammartin2020 for helping us show how breath, pelvic floor, and alignment can make all the difference!! #instilphysio #movewellbewell #pistonscience #pistonbreath #physiotherapy #sportsmedicine #athletecare #core #core #pelvicfloor #breathe #propermovement #sportsmedicine #strongerfasterbetter (at Mindful of Movement)

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Isn't it so true that a book or class cannot truly prepare you for becoming a parent? Sure, it can help but every child is uniquely yours. Just like your body. Whether you've physically had a baby or not. You are unique. We're half way through Mindful of Movement (M.O.M) 6 week program and M.O.M athletes are really starting to connect with their breathing and as @juliewiebept calls is- their "neutral alignment." It truly does take brainwork. We sometimes can't set aside time to practice our breathing but we all have dishes to wash or diapers to change and we can practice then. #leahsprogram #fitness #exercise #pistonscience (at Mindful of Movement)

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Part of today's workout in 10 seconds 😂 I really wanted to run but Ellie woke up and trying to run on a treadmill with a 2 year old around isn't the best idea. I started with some stretching around the kitchen while I was making her breakfast: some high knees, butt kickers, toy soldiers. I worked on push ups with the Piston strategy so today they were performed on my knees. Although I can do regular push ups, my stomach cones so I need more control. #diastasisrecti #umbilicalhernia Onto the workout Squats RDL Bent over rows Alternating shoulder press #pistonscience #squats (at Temecula, California)

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Lunges, with or without weights are great to do when dialing in your Piston breath. My movement is a bit slower but that's because it's not automatic for me yet. I still need to see what feels right when it comes to how I implement the piston. There is no one size fits all when it comes to this approach. I'm retraining my brain, that's not easy. #pistonstrategy #pistonscience #diastasisrecti (at Crossfit Incinerator)