Kayla Brugger

3 weeks ago | minnesotaparent.com | Kayla Brugger |Antonia Grant |Katie Heruth

Rebuilding Your Core After Pregnancy Through a Pilates Postnatal Core WorkoutYour body has just done something incredible—grown and delivered a tiny human. Congratulations mama! But now, as you start thinking about your recovery, you may notice that your core feels weak, disconnected, or even like there’s a gap in the middle of your abdomen. This is known as diastasis recti, a common condition where the abdominal muscles separate during pregnancy to make room for your growing baby.

Jan 21, 2025 | minnesotaparent.com | Kayla Brugger |Katie Heruth

The Best Pelvic Floor Exercises After Pregnancy: Pilates for New MomsPilates for Pelvic Core HealthRecovering from pregnancy and childbirth is a deeply personal journey, and I know firsthand how challenging it can feel to rebuild your strength and confidence. One of the most essential steps in that process is strengthening your core and the pelvic floor.

Dec 5, 2024 | minnesotaparent.com | Katie Heruth |Kayla Brugger

Pilates is popping up everywhere, especially as more people have discovered the power of working out and exercising from home. The convenience of rolling out a mat in the living room is easy and a very popular option — and for busy moms, this is a game-changer. Many of us already have a yoga mat, and a quick YouTube search for “beginner Pilates” means we can get started at no cost, right from home.