Bloom Fitness NYC

07/23/2022

Strength training after baby is important;

Not for getting your pre-baby body back, but for rebuilding the muscles that were weakened, the ligaments that were stretched and the joints that endured stress & strain during pregnancy and childbirth.

Postpartum is rehab.

Your body has changed, but it doesn’t have to be weak, unstable or in pain.

07/12/2022

You don't need a gym to workout! Check out 5 of my favorite bodyweight exercises you can easily do at home.

You don’t need gym equipment for a great workout. Here are the best 5 bodyweight exercises you can easily do at home.

06/30/2022

I shared some of my favorite mid-back stretches with Bustle last week. Check out this article if you struggle with achy back and neck muscles throughout the day.

Experts recommend the best stretches for mid-back pain, from Seated Twist to Wall Angel.

06/28/2022

Exercise is promoted as a means to lose weight & gain muscle. However, although exercise can certainly do that, I think that as a society we've lost sight of the real reason why exercise is important.

Being strong, fit, and able allows you to ENJOY more of life, throughout your whole life. And, according to research, suffer from less disease and chronic pain.

As a health professional, I would love to see exercise being promoted more as a necessary component to long, healthy, and vibrant life, rather than a means to lose 5 pounds and tone your abs.

06/24/2022

Join our mommy & me outdoor workout classes from July 5!

Register today to secure your spot
*only 8 spots per class*

Mom and baby fitness class in Carl Schurz & Central Park in the the upper east side. Workout with your baby in this postpartum class.

06/23/2022

Mom & Baby Strength & Fitness Classes

Summer sessions start July 5, 2022.
*Register today - only 8 spots per class*

Mom and baby fitness class in Carl Schurz & Central Park in the the upper east side. Workout with your baby in this postpartum class.

06/21/2022

Strength training continues to be underrated as a tool to manage and prevent musculoskeletal pain in women - despite a solid body of research highlighting the tremendous benefits.

Unfortunately, women are more commonly prescribed passive treatments (massage) and/or invasive treatments (steroid injections or surgery) before (or instead of) being educated on the benefits of strength training.

As health professionals, we need to be encouraging women to actively participate in strength training throughout their life, not just for aesthetic reasons, but to maintain healthy pain-free mobility and function.

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06/19/2022

Do you want to learn how to do a push-up? Check this out!

How to Do a Push-Up: Beginners Guide Push-ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises for building strength in the upper body and core. For women, in particular, it’s important to maintain upper body strength throughout life in order to stay independent and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in olde...

06/18/2022

Do you struggle to feel your ab muscles working when you're doing core exercises? You're not alone!

Here's how I teach my clients how to safely and effectively engage their core.

How Do I Get My Core to Actually ‘Switch On’? Are you struggling to feel your core muscles activating when you’re doing ab exercises? You’re not alone! Lots of people struggle to feel their abdominal muscles tightening and ‘working’ when they’re doing core exercises. The good news is t...

06/17/2022

What working out at home with a baby and a dog sometimes looks like 😜

06/17/2022

Did you know that approximately 1 in 3 postmenopausal women are reported to have osteoporosis? And, about half of these women will sustain a fracture in their remaining lifetime which can lead to serious morbidity?

Strength training has been consistently shown in research to be the most beneficial thing women can do to prevent bone loss. However, despite the well-known benefits, it's estimated that less than 25% of women aged over 50 participate in regular strength training (and this drops to less than 10% over 65)!

So what can you do to change these statistics?

Firstly, if you're a health professional, we need to do better to encourage women to strength train throughout their lifetime. Strength training isn't just for the guys and gals who want big muscles. It's fundamental to living a healthy and active life and it becomes crucial as women get older and naturally lose muscle and bone strength.

If you're a woman, no matter your age or fitness level, I'd encourage you to add strength training to your routine. This doesn't mean you need to lift heavy weights or become a bodybuilder. You don't even need to join a gym! Body weight exercises like lunges, squats, and planks are some of the best exercises you can do at home to build stronger bones.

If you don't know where to start, we'd love to help! Please reach out and ask about our personalized training programs that will help you get stronger as you age.

06/17/2022

We love working with postpartum mommas!

Whether you're 6 weeks, 6 months, or even 6 years postpartum, if you feel like your body needs more strength, we'd love to hear from you.

As experts in postpartum fitness, we focus on gently guiding you through your postpartum recovery with safe & effective exercises, and tailored one-on-one care.

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