Hi there. I am Riina Laaksonen, a personal trainer, a mother of three boys, and the founder of Nordic Fit Mama.
I founded my company to help as many new moms as possible in their postpartum recovery. When I got back to exercising after my deliveries, I made all the possible mistakes: I trained to...
The separation of abdominal muscles (Diastasis Recti) has become a better-known postnatal condition thanks to maternal health advocates, who have raised awareness about it in recent years. Information about it is now available, and women are becoming aware of this condition and seeking help.
The si...
Having kids doesn't change your life; it ends it
This jokey comment, untrue as it is, reflects the fears of many. It is known that having small children in the house often makes it challenging to maintain an active and exciting sex life. Firstly, there never seems to be time for sexual play. Second...
What is the connection between the pelvic floor muscles, the condition of the abdominal and core muscles, and a rewarding sex life? Weak core muscles and not feeling comfortable in your own skin can significantly impact how you feel about yourself. Unsurprisingly, not feeling at home in your own bod...
I have previously written an article on separated abdominal muscles, explaining what it means and how it can be rehabilitated. The reason for my own interest and the wish to distribute information about the topic is that I have personal experience of separated abdominal muscles.
