When I was pregnant with my first, I quickly realized how confusing and outdated the information around training during pregnancy and postpartum really was. I was constantly running into vague advice like “just listen to your body” or “you’ll be fine to go back to whatever you were doing before.” But none of that took into account the individual needs of each woman, the demands of daily life, or what actually happens to the body during pregnancy, birth, and recovery. The guidance often felt like a list of don’ts, and fear-based  messaging made strength training feel off-limits for so many women. I knew there had to be a better way.

Then came postpartum. Six days after giving birth, I was carrying my newborn in his car seat to his first appointment, doing squats, bending, lifting, and getting up and down from the floor all day - while trying to rest and heal. At my six-week checkup, I got a quick “you’re cleared for exercise” - no guidance, no physical therapy referrals, no roadmap for how to actually return to movement safely.

That gap in care is what inspired Lift with Emily.

My mission is to fill that space with real education, personalized support, and strength training that evolves with you. My programs are rooted in science - not fear. They go beyond just modifying exercises and help you build a strong foundation for pregnancy, support smoother recovery postpartum, and set you up for long-term performance and confidence.

Whether you’re newly pregnant, healing after birth, or years into motherhood, you deserve fitness that meets you where you are and helps you feel strong in every chapter.

The why behind Lift with Emily