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Breastfeeding and Weightlifting

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It's been almost 12 weeks since April's birth and for 9 of those weeks, I've been lifting, teaching boot camps, doing interval training and walking as much as I can. But, for anyone with kids knows, sometimes getting time for yourself, especially to exercise, can be challenging. Plus, in my... read more

Why doesnt exercise help us sleep better?

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How many times have you heard that if you have a hard time sleeping, the answer is to exercise more regularly? Probably too many times to count. And for those that still can't sleep, it's not helping them at all.

Well, the answer may... read more

A stronger butt means less pelvic floor dysfunction

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As a follow-up to my last post Postpartum Exercise Incontinence and the information that having a stronger butt will help correct pelvic floor issues, I thought the best course of action would be to lead you all to some great resources that will help you learn how to... read more

Postpartum Exercise Incontinence

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Before I had my baby, the women in my boot camp classes would say to me: "Just WAIT until you have that baby - you won't make us do jumping jacks as much anymore..."

At that time I'd look at them strangly and laugh, not really knowing what the... read more

Books by Cassandra

The New Rules of Lifting for Women

Finally, a weight-training book that doesn't treat women like weaklings! The New Rules of Lifting for Women is for the woman who's ready to throw down the "Barbie" weights and start a strength and conditioning program that will give her the body of her dreams. The book puts to rest the shop-worn notion that women who train with heavy weights will bulk up. Nonsense!

Perfect Body Diet

Cassandra Forsythe is the author of Women's Health first-ever diet and fitness plan book. In the Perfect Body Diet, she helps you understand why women are different from each other and how they can address these differences with a personalized meal plan to help them achieve their own perfect body. She's incorporated a revolutionary hunger-reducing aid, that will help women feel fuller, eat less, and stay satisfied while losing weight safely and effectively.

Cassandra Forsythe