Ever wondered about the benefits of plyometrics...are they good for you? Burpees and box jumps and tuck jumps OH MY!!! You've likely done these exercises in the past, but have you wondered if they're actually safe or effective for exercise? 🤔 Join me and my fellow online Coach Tanvir Hasan, owner of Bengal Calisthenics in Bangladesh, as we explore the pros and cons of explosive, intense exercises like these, what role they play in an exercise program, and what really works best for sustainable muscle growth and fat loss. Connect with Tanvir at www.instagram.com/tanvirhasancoaching ------------------------------------- Each and every Monday at 10am EST I host Coffee Talk LIVE in my Strong as a Mother Facebook group. The purpose of the show is to invite experts in the wellness industry to explore what it means to live a sustainable healthy life- as women, in the home, and in the community. STRONG as a MOTHER: Happy + Healthy Living is my FREE group where moms come to feel supported, get inspired, and be part of a community dedicated to the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of all. And if you’re a mom, you’re invited. So grab your coffee and come on over, we’d love to have you. Join our group: www.facebook.com/groups/saamnyc The advice in this video is designed for healthy individuals, 18 years and older. The information presented here should not replace advice from a licensed medical professional. Subscribe for healthy fitness and nutrition content: https://bit.ly/3jEeLXe Learn more: www.conniepastorius.com Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/saamnyc Connect with me at www.instagram.com/conniepastorius

We dig into the truth behind bikini bodies & bodybuilding in this episode. It's no secret- mainstream culture has insanely unrealistic expectations of how women should look: Toned arms, visible abs, perky booty. But what does it actually take to achieve this kind of body? We're going to talk about it. Join me as I discuss with natural bodybuilding competitor and health enthusiast Sam Herman about exactly the kind of diet, exercise regimen, and lifestyle it takes to have the ultra-fit body, and more importantly, why it's not just unsustainable, but unhealthy. This episode is going to explore the harsh truths about diet and fitness culture, what it means to be a bodybuilder, and whether it is something you really want to aspire to. Click here to learn more about coaching with Sam: www.empowerpghhealth.com Follow Sam on IG: www.instagram.com/empowerpgh Follow me on IG: www.instagram.com/conniepastorius ------------------------------------- Each and every Monday at 10am EST I host Coffee Talk LIVE in my free group STRONG as a MOTHER: Happy + Healthy Living. The purpose of the show is to invite experts in the wellness industry to explore what it means to live a sustainable healthy life- as a woman, in the home, and in the community. STRONG as a MOTHER: Happy + Healthy Living is my FREE group where moms come to feel supported, get inspired, and be part of a community dedicated to the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of all. And if you’re a mom, you’re invited. So grab your coffee and come on over, we’d love to have you. Link to join here: https://bit.ly/2SS5Et0

Prenatal and postpartum back pain can be the start of years of trouble if you don't listen to your body and make easy changes to your everyday activities now. For many mamas, back pain starts with pregnancy and can stick around for years. ..making every simple task from getting out of bed to picking up our babies to tieing our shoes an uncomfortable and painful task. Coach Menachem Brodie, postpartum corrective exercise specialist, and I want to show you how that doesn't have to be the case. In this episode of Coffee Talk LIVE! We explore how you can live back pain-free with the help of strength training paired with manageable workouts. We'll also talk about why our workouts have to evolve and change as our babies grow. ------------------------------------- Each and every Monday at 10am EST I host Coffee Talk LIVE in my STRONG as a MOTHER: Happy + Healthy Living. The purpose of the show is to invite experts in the wellness industry to explore what it means to live a sustainable healthy life- as a woman, in the home, and in the community. STRONG as a MOTHER: Happy + Healthy Living is my FREE group where moms come to feel supported, get inspired, and be part of a community dedicated to the physical, mental and