Want to learn about what it really takes to strengthen your deep core and pelvic floor so you can live an active and healthy life?
Curious about the role of breathing in your ability to move well and do all the activities you love?
Interested in hearing why a deep core and mobility expert doesn't recommend kegels?
Then don't skip this episode!
I sat down with Erica Ziel, a deep core, breathing, and pre/postnatal exercise specialist, and she shared so many valuable insights about what the pelvic floor really is; why it's so important; and, how to move in a way that helps you build strong bone and live pain-free!
This interview is full of practical tips, no matter your age or health history...listen or watch now!
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 Episode start
- 2:46 Erica’s story and how she began helping women move better
- 5:52 What is our deep core?
- 8:17 How do we strengthen and properly use our core?
- 13:05 What is fascia and why do you say it’s our body’s superpower, and what role does our fascia play in healing our body?
- 15:13 The benefits of creating space within your body and joints
- 19:36 How does bone health and osteoporosis play into this? Are there any exercises we shouldn’t be doing?
- 26:07 What are the true causes of back pain?
- 32:02 Why traditional stretching may be keeping the body in pain
- 37:41 What role does breath play in reducing pain?
- 45:32 Where can people find Erica?
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About the guest
Erica Ziel, is mom of three, she received her Health and Human Performance degree from Iowa State University, is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, board-certified holistic health coach, and is a deep core and pre/postnatal exercise specialist.
Her mission is to help women live a healthier, active life, free of pain! She loves inspiring women to regain hope but also experience true, life lasting results through movement and breathwork!
Erica is the founder and creator of Core Athletica®, The Core Rehab Program, the Knocked-Up Fitness® brand and Pre/Postnatal instructor trainer course.
She is also the host of The Core Connections Podcast. She believes that anything you want to improve about your health and life, you can!
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