Core Connections with Erica Ziel

Latest Episodes:

Exercise Education Part 3: What Do Ab Exercises Have To Do With Your Pelvic Floor? Mar 15, 2022

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By now, you probably know that me and Jen (Core Rehab and Knocked-Up Fitness Coach) are passionate about teaching women about their bodies.

We believe that body awareness is the key to healing and preventing dysfunction, and this series was created to educate you on proper movement techniques so you can feel stronger and empowered in the decisions that you make for your body.

In Part 1 of the Exercise Educationseries, you learned about common mistakes that people make with high-intensity workouts. Then, in Part 2, you learned how to maximize your cardio training.

This has all led up to Part 3 of this discussion which is all about core training!

In this episode, you'll learn:

The positives of deep core training
Why you shouldn't do crunches
What your deep core is
The secret to a flatter stomach

and more.

Ready to get educated on all things deep core? Click play NOW!

To dive even deeper, join me in my Free Masterclass: The Pelvic Floor's Role In Healing Your Body! In this live one-hour class, we will walk through the female body's anatomy to understand how everything is connected starting at your pelvic floor. Head to https://www.ericaziel.com/heal to save your seat and begin to understand more about your body!

Exercise Education Part 2: How To Maximize Your Cardio Training Mar 08, 2022

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Many women correlate doing lots and lots of cardio with losing lots and lots of weight... this is one myth that I can't WAIT to debunk.

The question I have for you is: why are you doing so much cardio?

If you're interested in maximizing your cardio training then this episode (Part 2 of my Exercise Education series) will teach you how to do just that!

Click play NOW to hear what Jen and I have to teach you about cardio training!

Want pelvic floor advice and education that is backed up by research? Register for my free masterclass, The Pelvic Floor's Role In Healing Your Body. I can't wait to share my unique training techniques to heal your pelvic floor and get you back to doing the things in life that you love, so head to https://www.ericaziel.com/heal to save your seat!

Exercise Education Part 1: Are You Making These High-Intensity Workout Mistakes? Mar 01, 2022

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"Change happens through movement and movement heals."

-Joseph Pilates

This quote is the only way I could think of to open up my brand new 4-part Exercise Education series, because so many of us want movement to enhance our life.

The truth is, doing 10 minutes of movement every day is more effective than 2 longer workouts.

…Which is exactly why I decided to invite Core Rehab Coach, Jen, on Core Connections to speak on movement technique in this 4-part series!

In this episode, you'll learn:

How often should you incorporate high-intensity workouts
Form > number of reps, weight, or pace
The key to changing old movement habits
The connection between overexercising and cortisol levels
5 tips to making your high-intensity workouts more effective

Ready to dive in? Click play now!

To learn more about your body, download my free Pelvic Floor Guide! There you will learn how to connect with your pelvic floor so you can apply that to the daily movement in your life. Grab your guide at https://www.ericaziel.com/pelvicfloor and I'll see you in your inbox soon!

THIS Is Your Sign to Support Your Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy…Here's How with Whitney Sippl Feb 22, 2022

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Have you explored the world of pelvic floor support yet?

You'd be surprised how many women at any stage can work to prevent various degrees of pelvic floor dysfunction... and that's exactly what we're going to chat about today!

My guest is Whitney Sippl, a pelvic floor physical therapist who is the founder of Restored Physique, an in-home concierge therapies for pregnancy, postpartum, pediatrics, and pelvic health.

I couldn't think of a more qualified person to discuss:

How to properly go to the bathroom
3 things to prevent pelvic organ prolapse
Common pelvic floor conditions during pregnancy

and more!

So without further ado, click play NOW to listen in on my conversation with Whitney Sippl!

If you want to strengthen your pelvic floor, sign up at https://www.ericaziel.com/knocked-up-fitness-membership. I can't wait to see you on our next Group Coaching Call!

The Miracle of Ozone with Eileen Durfee Feb 15, 2022

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Ever wonder how toxic our environment and the food we eat can be?

If so, you're going to want to tune into this conversation with Eileen Dufree!

Today's episode welcomes an amazing woman, Eileen Durfee, a former nuclear power plant engineer turned inventor and businesswoman whose journey to overcome her own health issues led her to become an inventor and entrepreneur with 7 utility and 3 design patents.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to safely use ozonated water to boost oxygen
Make your food safe and grow healthier plants without chemicals
Benefits of mineral-rich toners and non-toxic fat-soluble tallow
How to get the benefits of coffee enema without the mess

and more!

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did and learn a lot of things from her. I can't wait for you to listen so click play!

Tired of Dealing with Pain? Try This Feb 08, 2022

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Have you ever dealt with pain in your body?

I've been there, and it's not fun.

In fact, I'm seeing pain happen to girls that are my daughter's age... and it reminded me of you.

>>Seeing teenagers experience pain reminded me that as women, we are taught habits that lead to pain and dysfunction as we get older... but we shouldn't.

So I recorded this episode for all the females out there — and YOU — to teach you how movement and body awareness can heal your pain.

Click play to learn my techniques now!

Want to lengthen and strengthen your body? Sign up for my free Pilates Flow Workout. I can't wait for you to learn my unique training techniques to help you bring awareness to your body through fascial connections, so get moving at https://www.ericaziel.com/pilates

The Key to Getting Your Baby to Sleep with Eva Klein Feb 01, 2022

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The key to getting your baby to sleep lies within this episode... Intrigued yet?

It's true! My guest, Eva Kline, is a lawyer turned baby sleep consultant who helps parents get their little ones sleeping so they can feel rested, refreshed, and enjoy parenthood to its fullest!

In this episode, you'll hear us talk about:

-How taking a chance on yourself can be the best thing that's ever happened

-Common things moms do wrong to get their little one to sleep

-The correlations between sleep and anxiety, depression, and stress

-Normal sleeping habits for babies

Excited to soak up Eva's knowledge? Click play!

If you're ready to learn more on how to get your little one to sleep more consistently, sign up for Eva's FREE Training so you can wake up feeling refreshed and be a responsive parent. Sign up at https://mysleepingbaby.ac-page.com/erica-ziel-evergreen-webinar-registration-page and we can't wait to see you there!

Botox Red Flags? Here's Your Natural Alternative with Courtney O'Connor Jan 25, 2022

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Have red flags with botox? Listen to your intuition... because here's an alternative.

My guest is Courtney O'Connor: an Esthetician Queen! With over a decade of experience with holistic skincare, she has been able to offer her community the most educational content and transformative treatments.

In this conversation, we discuss natural ingredient imposters, tips for dry brushing the face, and why you should avoid botox and use a natural alternative instead.

If you've ever struggled with your skin, I know you'll love this episode. Click play NOW!

Once you're sold on releasing stagnant toxins in the face, it's time to do the work... and that's where the Gua Sha Stone comes in! Grab this rejuvenating tool at https://primallypure.com/products/gua-sha-stone and use my code CORE10 for an extra 10% off. I can't wait for you to reach your skin goals!

Healing Diastasis Recti? Here's What You Need to Know About Tight Obliques Jan 18, 2022

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Do you have tight obliques?

It's okay if you don't know... years ago, I thought if you were going to heal diastasis recti, you would simply stop doing crunches. My have I learned a lot since then!

In this episode, you'll learn about tight obliques, dry brushing, and improving digestion to heal diastasis recti.

I can't wait to tell you everything you need to know, so click play!

If you'd like to learn more about healing diastasis recti, grab my free guide at https://www.ericaziel.com/dr

Revolutionize Your Training to Maximize Your Potential as a Mom Jan 11, 2022

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WOW…. That's all I can say after the conversation I recently had with one of my Prenatal Exercise Specialists.

Kaylyn Redel is open about what she's learned through my fascial training programs in a way that makes me so proud to mentor her.

Ready to hear what she has to say? Click play!

If you're ready to learn more about prenatal fitness, join the Knocked-Up Fitness Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course and Certification at https://www.ericaziel.com/prenatal-instructor-course