At the Center for Movement and Wellbeing, we believe movement and wellness can be personalized to you. Whether you’re a postpartum mom struggling to get back into a rhythm of movement, an older adult seeking an on-ramp to fitness, or a high schooler looking for a way to measure your fitness – the Center for Movement and Wellbeing will be your guide. Here you will find blogs and resources to help guide your wellness journey.
Having a baby is one of the greatest physical, emotional, and spiritual journeys a woman can go through. Pregnancy brings a wave of new challenges, experiences, and demands, along with careful planning. Yet, every moment becomes worthwhile when you finally welcome your little one into the world. Once the initial chaos settles into routine, only the mom can understand the difference between her pre-pregnancy body and postpartum body.
We have a connective tissue made of collagen and elastin that connects to all sorts of different parts of our body called fascia; it supports the muscles and acts as a form of communication for the body, almost like a spider web that senses vibrations. Fascia should be smooth and slippery, capable of stretching with movement. Learn More.
Typically, people use body weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) to assess health. These methods are quick and very attainable, but they really only scratch the surface. This is why we use body composition assessments. They give a more complete and accurate picture of health by measuring fat, muscle, bone, and water. Learn more.
You can’t move forward without knowing where you’re starting. The same is true for fitness; you have to understand your starting point to make progress. Without that awareness, it’s nearly impossible to set meaningful goals that will really support your fitness needs. Learn more.
Pregnant and postpartum women have significant and common issues with core and pelvic floor function. The reason for this lies in a number of mechanical factors that occur during the pregnancy.
The vertical jump test is a way we can assess a client’s lower body power. We use this particularly with athletes, as this information helps shape athletic training strategies and goals. It can also help the athlete better understand their physical performance for their sport. Read more now!
VO2 Max refers to maximal oxygen uptake–how much oxygen your body can effectively use during exercise. It is considered the gold standard for measuring cardiovascular fitness. Read more now!
The pulmonary function test is a non-invasive, pain-free way to measure how well the lungs breathe in and out air. This assessment can be performed before exercising, and it gives a good picture of the individual’s typical breathing pattern.
Movements like crawling, hip hinging, standing, and getting up are all key movements that we learn at a young age; we all need to be able to do them. Want to know more? Click the link.
Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles is a common condition that happens during pregnancy, where the abdominal muscles separate. At least 66% of women in their third trimester experience this condition, and 30-60% of these cases continue postpartum. Learn more.
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a great tool to use to determine physical strength or mobility deficits. Knowing the problems means we can fix the problems, and this prevents injury.
Conventional medicine finds diseases that have developed and treats the symptoms that come from them. Alternatively, holistic health looks at the body as a whole system that is interdependent on its separate parts, all contributing to wellness.
Body composition gives a more complete picture of health by measuring fat, muscle, bone, and water. There are several different methods to measure body composition, but we have chosen to use the InBody Scan.
As you exercise, your body takes carbohydrates and uses them for energy, and lactate is produced when your body breaks down the carbs. At a steady rate of exercise, your body can produce and remove the lactate well so it doesn’t build up.
Postpartum mothers need rest and recovery after the delivery of their child, but research has also shown how beneficial physical activity is in aiding the recovery process.
Similar to the Functional Movement Screen, the Fundamental Capacity Screen is used to help identify areas of the body that are deficient in either mobility or stability.
The pelvic floor is like the foundation to a house. If the foundation is weak, there will be instability in what it supports, like the core and lower back. A strong pelvic floor helps to allow for a stable core that functions properly; the pelvic floor also works in tandem with the diaphragm for proper breathing.
If we don’t train with a purpose, we will get nowhere. Functional training, then, is rooted in this idea of functionality/purpose. It prepares you for real-life situations and everyday tasks