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Strength Training While Pregnant: Is it Safe? What you need to know.
Strength training during pregnancy? Not only is it safe, it’s also smart. Fortunately, we live in a time when most healthcare professionals no longer advise against it. This is fantastic news, considering childbirth is arguably the most athletic thing the human body can do. Proper conditioning isn’t just…
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3 Must-Do Hikes in Arthur’s Pass National Park
Located just two hours from Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island, Arthur’s Pass National Park spans 457 square miles of awe-inspiring alpine beauty. With 62 trails ranging in length, difficulty, and scenery, it’s an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise! We only had one day to explore, but managed to pack…
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Your Prenatal Yoga Guide: What you need to know.
From early on in my pregnancy I was determined to maintain a regular yoga routine. Fortunately, an opportunity to become certified in Prenatal Yoga came up early on and I jumped at it. I knew I’d learn valuable insights- not just to support my students, but to deepen…
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The Current State of our National Parks: What you need to know as a visitor.
In February of this year (2025), I wrote an article breaking down the potential impacts of the staffing cuts made to our national park staff. A lot has happened since then, so I wanted to return to the topic and break down some changes that are currently in…
Hi, I'm Melissa, a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Teacher, Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast. Welcome to the space where all of my passions have harmoniously come together.
