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Nora Matthew is the founder of Her Strength Studio. Nora first found a love for health and wellness as a Division 1 collegiate sprinter and was certified as an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer in 2009. After having her first baby in 2012, Nora created Pregna-Fit, a unique strength training and labor preparation method for all stages of pregnancy. Shortly after, Nora created the Early Postpartum Program, the Capital Region's first postnatal exercise program. In 2017, Nora envisioned a studio that focused primarily on women's health. Her Strength Studio in Latham was born in 2018. Nora is StrongFirst Elite, meaning she currently holds all the StrongFirst certifications. A wife and mom to 5 little boys, Nora works daily to balance family and entrepreneur life. Sponsors: Bombas: Bombas offers a wide variety of sock lengths, colors, and patterns that have you covered whether you're working out, going out, or lounging at home. If you want to upgrade your sock game to one that's more comfortable, durable, fashionable, and charitable, head over to Bombas to browse their full collection of everyday wear and don't forget to use code CDSF20 for 20% off your first order. ANCORE. Named the best portable cable machine by Men's Health Home Gym Awards. Head over to https://ancoretraining.com/cdsf10 and use promo code CDSF10 for $50 off your order today. Drink Alchemy. By combining the most potent organic nootropics found in nature – Drink Alchemy delivers sustainable boosts to creativity, memory, energy, & focus in one epic beverage. Enjoy the benefits of real ingredients, natural nootropics, and live with your Mind Unbound by going to drinkalchemy.co and use code CDSF at checkout for 10% off your order today. Thorne. Thorne vitamins and supplements are made without compromise: quality ingredients ensure your body optimally absorbs and digests your daily supplements, while in-house and third-party testing ensure you're getting exactly what you paid for. Thorne's selection of high-quality supplements can help improve your quality of life. Switch to Thorne's high-quality and extensively tested supplements today at thorne.com/u/CDSF.
Welcome to the Strength Connection!In the 230th Episode, I connect with Nora Matthew, SF Elite Instructor, and founder/owner of Her Strength Studio.I've known of Nora for some time, but recently got to connect with her and see the incredible work she is doing for the woman in her studio, and had to have her join me on the show.From sprinting in college, going to the UK to teach, finding kettlebells and StrongFirst principles, Pregna-fit and coaching strength for prenatal and postnatal woman, and the keys to staying consistent in your training…all in this episode!Check out more of Nora's work at.Herstrength.studioInstagram at:Coach_nora_matthewHer_Strength_Studio
There are tremendous health benefits to strength training - including lowering inflammation, supporting hormones, mitochondrial function, metabolic health & immune health. But based on the messages and questions we received, a lot of women out there are intimidated by strength training. Erin wanted to bring on someone who could help, so she's chatting with Nora Matthew about how to approach strength training in a sustainable way - without burning out. Because the benefits of exercise only exist if you're not *overdoing* it, which kind of flies in the face of a lot of mainstream fitness advice. And unfortunately, burnout is a trend that both Erin and Nora have seen working with thousands of women. If you want to be working out more, but you're nervous about how to start…OR you are already exercising, but feeling burnt out & unsure of what you're doing wrong… this episode is for you! This conversation will help you get started (or slow down!) with confidence. Nora owns Her Strength Studio, a female focused strength training gym in upstate NY that primarily utilizes the modalities of kettlebell, barbell, and bodyweight for functional strength training. They offer small group personal training with each client following their own curated program based on their goals, exercise history, injuries and time commitment. Her Strength Studio also offers a selection of self-led online programs and remote personal training for those who are out of the area. In this episode: -Our opinions on the best types of exercise for women's health [5:34] -Nora's journey to strength training (as a former athlete and mom of 4!) [6:54] -The biggest problems in the fitness industry & how doing more isn't always better [10:54] -Considerations for intense workouts [16:20] -Exercise sustainability: when you're in it for the long haul [20:50] -The benefits of going to a coach for guidance [22:18] -Feeling sore post-workout: how to gauge good vs. not good [24:37] -Red flags that you're pushing too hard [31:27] -Why you should prioritize form/technique over intensity [32:46] -How to know when it's time to take time off – and why you should [33:51] -When to know it's time to push for more [36:47] -Specific benefits of resting between sets [39:40] -Where to get started if you're feeling intimidated by lifting weights [44:19] -Nora's tips for finding a coach [47:48] -At home exercise options [49:22] FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/192-sustainable-strength-training-nora-matthew
Join Nora and I as we chat about women's strength training programming for the best results, fat loss, weight gain, nutrition, mom-Boss-life and constitutional rights in America these days. Join us as we catch up about what's going on in fitness, our businesses, the world and so much more. For more from Nora, visit herstrengthstudio.com and for Sarah Smith head to sarahsmithstrength.com and dirtystrength.com
My girl, Nora Matthew is here to chat with us about her birth experience and recovery journey with both pre-existing diastasis recti and pelvic organ prolapse. Nora is a women's fitness coach that specializes in pre and postpartum. She is an elite Strongfirst certified coach and owner of Her Strength Studio in Albany, NY. If you're an active women with either DR or POP and are pregnant or wish to become so, listen to this episode!
Today I'm chatting with Nora Matthew of Her Strength Studio in Albany, NY and our conversation is SOOOO chock full of controversial thoughts, honesty and truth bombs that you don't want to miss it! Nora is a mom of three (soon to be 4). Like me she has pelvic organ prolapse and is sharing a little bit about her pregnancy experience (she's in her second trimester). Nora is an al around BAD ASS, intelligent and free-thinking woman which is why I LOVE her! But the real juicy stuff is when we talk about our state mandate's that require gyms to be closed, what that means for us personally and the health of our nation. You'll either love it or hate it, but if you love it, please share this episode with your buds!
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With brick and mortar gyms shut down because of COVID-19, training for many has shifted online. This presents all sorts of new challenges but also opportunities. It is so important that we continue our workouts at home. This is especially true for all the new and expectant mothers out there. Not only is this crucial to maintain sanity, but you also don’t want to lose the gains you worked so hard to build in the first place. Nora Matthew is the founder of Her Strength Studio. After having her first baby, Nora also created Pregna-Fit, a unique strength training and labor preparation method for all stages of pregnancy. She runs multiple programs related to fitness for prepartum, pregnant, and postpartum women. With people exercising at home instead of at the gym, Nora has worked hard to make sure her clients haven’t missed a beat. Adjusting to workouts without equipment and helping people set up their at-home gyms is necessary these days. There’s a lot you can do with bodyweight workouts, but to really keep it going, investing in some weights is critical. As someone who works with expecting and new moms, Nora often sees women struggling with anxiety. With all the uncertainties of the moment, it’s understandable to worry. That’s why, Nora provides targeted training advice, and works hard to maintain open lines of communication with her clients. Being there for them in a supportive but non-judgmental way goes so far in supporting both physical and emotional wellbeing. How have you adjusted to training at home instead of at the gym? Let me know in the comments on the episode page! In this episode Providing for clients when gyms are forced to close their doors Weights to invest in for your at-home workouts Special considerations for pregnant women and new mothers The key elements of rebuilding stability and strength after having a child Tips for preparing for birth far in advance Shifting your mindset to prevent over-training Quotes “Lifting weights is important and a key element to anyone’s training program for a myriad of reasons.” [7:10] “There are exceptions, but let’s just err on the side of caution. You’re never going to regret taking a little bit longer to recover before getting back into whatever you were doing before.” [19:44] “Ensuring that you understand how to relax your pelvic floor - that is everything.” [43:10] Links Find Nora Matthew online Follow Nora on Instagram | Facebook Pregnancy Fitness Truecoach Perform Better Check out the full show notes for this episode here Urban Wellness Clinic Follow Emily & Urban Wellness on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
Women and the fitness industry: does it get any more cluttered than that? Today we are joined by our guest, the incredible Nora Matthew of Her Strength Studio. Nora shares with us some simple and logical ways to strengthen our bodies so we are ready to tackle everything that life throws at us! Want more Nora? Find her at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fherstrength.studio&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbERRSU9UakNIY095azc0Vy1iZmpFMDRkUDljUXxBQ3Jtc0tuT3BUdG5JaXJYZW1fd2ktc1R2eU1nOXd3RlRqdllMcnR4dnIwX2ZrM2J4NF9Yd3ZLYzZHUUxodFhGUkZrZXFuRUc3amNLc1hUUUpLcV91SFJBX2tyOHdKRDFEdUxqbFdYSGNyVS1uTXJScjgzU0Nvdw%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=ezjQUFyC89E (http://herstrength.studio) On Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fherstrengthstudio%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV8yM0hUbDRRT2R3T3BPYTJZbjYyeEpvVkxnd3xBQ3Jtc0tubFNzOG52bXhCaHYtcVd3TjgyWkdXcE1rX3hBZU12clFhazJ1N2twQks1V1RHOTdxMzBIbk4yWWNJQnNraW9SdUUyLUIteDRHbWl4TkY3VWVyU1pWb3dyZFpHMUlhdGJ4WVl5NmY4WEdhUWxmWEt2WQ%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=ezjQUFyC89E (https://www.facebook.com/herstrengths...) And Instragram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fher_strength_studio%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVZJanY3NjJZdlE5SWFfQ1B2U1RyUlZCZUtWUXxBQ3Jtc0tsaVhvazVRWlQ0THFiazFIamhkdHNEeEFiTjg2SnVtVzNtX2liLXBaSDFCb1ZkTmZINm54M2J3TnNpZkEtQ0xfNmU3WHBvX0ZNRFRpNXRtZTdRMkFQcV9ReHhSdVZjbWU1ck9BUjlXYVBhRUQ2S2xCMA%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=ezjQUFyC89E (https://www.instagram.com/her_strengt...)
Women and the fitness industry: does it get any more cluttered than that? Today we are joined by our guest, the incredible Nora Matthew of Her Strength Studio. Nora shares with us some simple and logical ways to strengthen our bodies so we are ready to tackle everything that life throws at us! Want more Nora? Find her at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fherstrength.studio&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbERRSU9UakNIY095azc0Vy1iZmpFMDRkUDljUXxBQ3Jtc0tuT3BUdG5JaXJYZW1fd2ktc1R2eU1nOXd3RlRqdllMcnR4dnIwX2ZrM2J4NF9Yd3ZLYzZHUUxodFhGUkZrZXFuRUc3amNLc1hUUUpLcV91SFJBX2tyOHdKRDFEdUxqbFdYSGNyVS1uTXJScjgzU0Nvdw%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=ezjQUFyC89E (http://herstrength.studio) On Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fherstrengthstudio%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV8yM0hUbDRRT2R3T3BPYTJZbjYyeEpvVkxnd3xBQ3Jtc0tubFNzOG52bXhCaHYtcVd3TjgyWkdXcE1rX3hBZU12clFhazJ1N2twQks1V1RHOTdxMzBIbk4yWWNJQnNraW9SdUUyLUIteDRHbWl4TkY3VWVyU1pWb3dyZFpHMUlhdGJ4WVl5NmY4WEdhUWxmWEt2WQ%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=ezjQUFyC89E (https://www.facebook.com/herstrengths...) And Instragram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fher_strength_studio%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVZJanY3NjJZdlE5SWFfQ1B2U1RyUlZCZUtWUXxBQ3Jtc0tsaVhvazVRWlQ0THFiazFIamhkdHNEeEFiTjg2SnVtVzNtX2liLXBaSDFCb1ZkTmZINm54M2J3TnNpZkEtQ0xfNmU3WHBvX0ZNRFRpNXRtZTdRMkFQcV9ReHhSdVZjbWU1ck9BUjlXYVBhRUQ2S2xCMA%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=ezjQUFyC89E (https://www.instagram.com/her_strengt...)
Today on the podcast we have Nora Matthew who is an absolute bad ass boss. StrongFirst Level 2, American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer, Original Strength Coach, founder of Pregna-Fit and Her Strength Studio and mom of three, Nora knows a thing or two about fitness and athleticism for women. Today we chat about our experiences training after babies despite prolapse, and Nora shares some pretty incredible insights on fitness for women, how her training philosophy is DIFFERENT than most studios for the ladies, the staggering results her clients get from learning to nourish their bodies and what to look for in your own gym and fitness programming. Tune in because you do NOT want to miss out on the information, inspiration and encouragement in this episode. For more from Nora, head to her_strength_studio on Instagram or Pregnancy_Fitness or Her Strength Studio.com. To sign up for my FREE digital course, Better Than Kegels click here.
Why We Love Nora: Nora Matthew is the founder of Her Strength Studio. She first found a love for health and wellness as a Division I collegiate sprinter in 2009. As an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer, Nora trained populations from young athletes to geriatrics and finally found her passion in working with women of all ages. After having her first baby in 2012, Nora created Pregna-Fit, a unique strength training and labor preparation method for all stages of pregnancy. The program expanded in 2014 to include rehabilitative exercise from 6 weeks postpartum, Mommy & Me Strength classes, and the Mama Strength small group training program. In 2017, Nora envisioned a studio that focused primarily on women’s health. Seeing Her Strength Studio come to fruition has been one of the most nerve-wracking and exciting times in her life to date, and she would not have it any other way. Nora loves to learn and most recently become a certified StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor. On the Pod, We Discuss: How she came to specialize in strength training for women and why she is so passionate about it Her incredible program, Pregnafit, and how and why she created it Why she loves helping people get strong and prefers to avoid clients who are motivated by weight loss Why fitness is not a punishment so she will never treat it as such or try to perpetuate that thinking in her studio Why strength training is not a weight loss tool and shouldn’t be approached from that angle Why you have to ask for what you want in life Why she doesn't love the idea of ‘modifications’ for pregnant women and thinks we need to train for a different outcome instead of just tweaking what we’d normally do Why delegating, in life and in business, is so important for mental health and success How she’s redefining strength training for women Helpful Links: Her Strength Studio Her Strength Studio on Instagram Pregna-Fit Pregna-Fit on Instagram Strength Training for Pregnancy E-Book View full notes and learn more at wellnesslately.com/podcast
Nora Matthew, owner of HerStrength studio in upstate New York, spills on what it takes to be a badass, fit, working mother. She tells us how she got her business started and why it’s important for women to remain strong and fit during and after pregnancy.
She told herself she’d never open a private studio. Now she runs a hugely successful female-focused gym in New York. She was told she couldn’t grow her business if she had another baby. She was told many things about female fitness that she no longer believes, and she continues to fight those lies every day. [...]
She told herself she’d never open a private studio. Now she runs a hugely successful female-focused gym in New York. She was told she couldn’t grow her business if she had another baby. She was told many things about female fitness that she no longer believes, and she continues to fight those lies every day. [...]