The CrossFit Open 22.3 For The Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete
Here we go! We are at the final week of the CrossFit Open and here is the workout: For time: 21 pull-ups 42 double-unders 21 thrusters...
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annaboltefitness
- Mar 3
- 3 min
The CrossFit Open 22.2 for the Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete
On to week 2 of the CrossFit Open! Here is the workout: 10 min. time cap 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps deadlift bar-facing...
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annaboltefitness
- Feb 24
- 4 min
The CrossFit Open 22.1 for the Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete
Here we go! The 2022 CrossFit Open has officially begun. Even though there are scaled options for each of the workouts, pregnancy and...
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annaboltefitness
- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
Postpartum Running-When Is It Okay To Start?
Many women are given the green light for physical activity at their 4-8 week postpartum visit with their OB/midwife, but does that mean...
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annaboltefitness
- Feb 16, 2021
- 4 min
Prolapse and Cycling-Should You Do It?
Navigating exercise with pelvic organ prolapse can often be confusing to know what’s okay and what’s not. When it comes to cycling, spinning
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annaboltefitness
- Feb 2, 2021
- 3 min
Should You Wear a Postpartum Belly Support?
There are a lot of belly bands, girdles, binders, waist trainers, support garments, etc. on the market, so it can be confusing to know what,
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annaboltefitness
- Oct 6, 2020
- 4 min
Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy-Can You Prevent It?
Can you prevent diastasis recti in pregnancy? I often get asked this question by women who are concerned about DR or have seen programs clai
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annaboltefitness
- Sep 16, 2020
- 5 min
Exercise in the Third Trimester
You’re in the home stretch and this is the time to really use exercise to your advantage. Exercise should look a bit different than it did
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annaboltefitness
- Aug 18, 2020
- 4 min
Exercise in the Second Trimester
Most women are told to continue exercising how they were prior to pregnancy or to just listen to their body throughout. But should you modif
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annaboltefitness
- Aug 11, 2020
- 4 min
Exercise in the First Trimester
Should you change what you are doing for exercise in the first trimester of your pregnancy? Most women are told to continue doing what they
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annaboltefitness
- Jul 14, 2020
- 3 min
Should You Continue Jumping Exercises Throughout Pregnancy?
Is it okay to continue doing high impact exercises like jumping and double unders during pregnancy? Women often ask me when and if they
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annaboltefitness
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Are Burpees Safe in Pregnancy?
When should you stop doing burpees in pregnancy? Or is it okay to continue doing them? I often get asked about burpees in pregnancy and
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annaboltefitness
- Jun 30, 2020
- 3 min
How to Navigate Using a Barbell in Pregnancy
A common question I get asked is if it’s okay to continue using a barbell throughout pregnancy. For the majority of women, there will come a
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annaboltefitness
- Jun 10, 2020
- 2 min
Glute Strength to Help Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is unfortunately pretty common during pregnancy and it may hang around for a while afterwards. Strong glutes can help manage the
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annaboltefitness
- May 26, 2020
- 4 min
Murph Considerations for the Pregnant & Postpartum Athlete
With Memorial Day approaching, athletes from all over will join together with their communities to take part in the workout "Murph" to...
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annaboltefitness
- May 25, 2020
- 3 min
Should You Do Pull-ups in Pregnancy?
Whether or not pull-ups are appropriate in pregnancy is a question that I get asked about often. In this blog, I will dive into consideratio
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annaboltefitness
- May 19, 2020
- 3 min
How to Manage Pelvic Pain with Exercise in Pregnancy
Pelvic pain is unfortunately pretty common during pregnancy. Changes in your gait, load on your pelvis, loosening of your ligaments, and a c
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annaboltefitness
- Mar 31, 2020
- 3 min
Should You Be Lifting Over 15lbs in Pregnancy?
Is lifting weights safe in pregnancy? Many women are told not to lift over 15 pounds in pregnancy, but then are also told to continue doing
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annaboltefitness
- Mar 25, 2020
- 3 min
Managing Pelvic Floor Symptoms in Stressful Times
High stress levels and an increase in pelvic floor symptoms often go hand in hand. In the midst of a pandemic, dealing with pain and symptom
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annaboltefitness
- Mar 11, 2020
- 4 min
Managing POP Symptoms in Early Pregnancy
Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms can ebb and flow naturally, but many women may experience an uptick in symptoms in pregnancy, especially when
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