Workout While Pregnant = Muscly Babies?! 🤯 APEX PWR | Female Fitness By The APEX Team | Featuring Adela, APEX Pregnancy & Postpartum Coach | Tigard, Oregon | Serving Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, West Linn & Hillsboro Key Takeaways For most healthy pregnancies, strength training is safe and encouraged. ACOG recommends about 150 minutes […]

Can Exercise Help with First Trimester Nausea? Here’s What the Research (and Our Expert) Says Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but for many women, the first trimester brings challenges like nausea and morning sickness. If you’re feeling queasy and wondering if working out could help, research—and our own Coach Adela—suggests that movement can help be

Redefining Fitness for Women: Strength Over Skinny At APEX PWR, we believe in empowering women through strength—not dieting, deprivation, or outdated beauty standards. Imagine a world where women are introduced to exercise as a way to build muscle, confidence, and resilience, instead of a tool to just be “thin.” This week’s Female Fitness article features

Safe Pregnancy Exercises: How to Stay Active Without Compromising Safety Staying active during pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for your body and your baby. However, modifying workouts for safety is crucial. Working with a professional one-on-one can be helpful to get a personalized plan that aligns with your fitness level,

Postpartum Plyometrics: How to Get Back Into It Plyometric training is an excellent way to build joint and tendon resiliency, but after giving birth, jumping back in (literally) can be challenging. It isn’t going to be a quick, overnight fix. There’s also no single, magical exercise that can be done to make instant improvements. Your

Why I Have My Clients Weigh In Daily — And It’s Not About the Number This week’s Female Fitness comes from insight from nutritionist Jennie Carolan. Jennie has her Masters in Food Science and Nutrition and helps people create sustainable nutritional habits that can last a lifetime. Whether it’s a one time, personalized macro breakdown,

Building a Long-Term Postpartum Fitness Plan with APEX PWR Navigating postpartum fitness can feel overwhelming, but with the right plan and support, you can take charge of your health and build strength for the long term. This isn’t about overnight quick fixes, fad diets, or over the top fitness routines. Our team at APEX PWR

Why Every Woman Should Strength Train: Benefits for Health, Posture, and Confidence Strength training is a powerful tool for women’s health, offering benefits that extend far beyond building muscle. While any form of movement is better than none, adding resistance training to your fitness routine is transformative. Here’s why strength training is essential for women

Return to Running Postpartum: A Guide for Moms Pregnancy and delivery vary significantly for every mom, influencing the timeline for returning to running. A thoughtful recovery approach is crucial for a safe and enjoyable return to your fitness routine. Below are some general guidelines to help you make your comeback to running. Reconnect with Your

Strength for Everyday Tasks: How Women Can Build Strength for Life’s Demands When you think of strength training, your mind might jump to powerlifters or Olympic athletes lifting hundreds of pounds. But strength isn’t just about the gym—it’s about being strong enough for life’s everyday demands. Whether you’re a mom juggling kids, groceries, and a