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Oct 24, 2016
1 min

Glow Fitness Class Spotlight - Power Hour Bootcamp

Let me set the record straight - I hate the word "bootcamp". It can tend to insinuate that it is a class for the elite, in-shape, hard-co...

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Interview with Local B'Ham Doula - Christi Banks of Natural Birth Offerings

Abby Branch

Oct 18, 2016
6 min

Interview with Local B'Ham Doula - Christi Banks of Natural Birth Offerings

As a new business in the birthing community here in Bellingham, it has been a pleasure and honor to be embraced by other local birth prof...

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How Exercise Can Help Decrease Postpartum Depression

Abby Branch

Oct 10, 2016
2 min

How Exercise Can Help Decrease Postpartum Depression

Once a woman gives birth, she is at her most vulnerable physically, emotionally, and mentally. Sleep deprivation, isolation at home with ...

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Why I Did an Elimination Diet, and the Top 3 Benefits I Experienced

Abby Branch

Oct 3, 2016
5 min

Why I Did an Elimination Diet, and the Top 3 Benefits I Experienced

Diets have always been a no-no for me. As a Personal Trainer and Exercise Physiologist, I've never been one to jump on the dieting band w...

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Post-Pregnancy Body Image - Struggle vs. Celebrate

Abby Branch

Sep 19, 2016
3 min

Post-Pregnancy Body Image - Struggle vs. Celebrate

Okay, I'm starting this blog post off with a disclaimer: This is a very vulnerable blog post for me. So take it all with a grain of salt....

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Interview With Local B'Ham Doula, Bethany Robbins

Abby Branch

Sep 12, 2016
4 min

Interview With Local B'Ham Doula, Bethany Robbins

Women who are preparing to give birth can have questions about what resources are available to them during the most vulnerable and empowe...

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Do These 2 Exercises For a Stronger Core and Better Posture!

Abby Branch

Aug 29, 2016
2 min

Do These 2 Exercises For a Stronger Core and Better Posture!

In this day and age, we do a lot of sitting, stooping, and hunching. Our backs and pelvis are out of alignment which creates weakness, ti...

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Abby Branch

Aug 22, 2016
1 min

Face Off!

Your face is an important part of your body! It is vital for communication, sight, eating, drinking, speaking, experiencing life, and so ...

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Abby Branch

Aug 15, 2016
1 min

Effective Prenatal Core Exercises

So......... you're pregnant. It may or may not be your first. Nonetheless, you're starting to feel that lovely belly begin to grow, and y...

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6 Reasons Why You Should Go See a Physical Therapist

Abby Branch

Aug 8, 2016
2 min

6 Reasons Why You Should Go See a Physical Therapist

What is a Physical Therapist? A Physical Therapist is someone who can assist you in regaining flexibility, joint range of motion, strengt...

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Add These Tips to Your Daily Walks, & Lose Inches!

Abby Branch

Aug 2, 2016
2 min

Add These Tips to Your Daily Walks, & Lose Inches!

Going on a walk can be amazing for you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Walking can also help a new or expecting mama ease into bei...

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3 Tricks to Ease Foot Pain & Recover Faster!

Abby Branch

Jul 27, 2016
2 min

3 Tricks to Ease Foot Pain & Recover Faster!

In today's world, we are either on our feet or sitting down CONSTANTLY. But today, we will focus on our sad, tired, and overworked FEET! ...

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Abby Branch

Jul 20, 2016
2 min

Just say NO to Kegels!

If you haven't discovered Katy Bowman yet, that needs to happen immediately. She is a biomechanist by training and a problem-solver at he...

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Abby Branch

Jul 12, 2016
2 min

Top 3 Squat Exercises

As a Health Fitness Specialist who has worked in the fitness industry for 10 years, I've come across thousands and thousands of exercises...

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Abby Branch

Jul 1, 2016
3 min

Crunch-free core & abdominal exercises

These three exercises are perfect for those who need to work slowly to increase their core strength, who are pregnant (only for those pre...

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Postpartum Exercises that Help Heal Physically, Mentally & Emotionally

Abby Branch

Jun 24, 2016
2 min

Postpartum Exercises that Help Heal Physically, Mentally & Emotionally

You're at least 6 weeks postpartum, and you're already thinking about wanting to get out of the house and get active. Struggling with wha...

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Top 5 reasons why some pregnant women are afraid to exercise

Abby Branch

Jun 17, 2016
2 min

Top 5 reasons why some pregnant women are afraid to exercise

Did you have any fears or hesitations about exercising during your pregnancy? We want to hear them! Comment below this post! Here are our...

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