Erica Ziel Wants Your Movement to be Free, Easy, and Intentional

Today, Erica joins us as we discuss physical fitness, pregnancy, and the interconnected nature of our entire wellness. We talk about the power of visualization and intention, and how even your day-to-day activities can be opportunities for improvement with the right mindset. Erica shares a little of her backstory and how she got interested in helping others with their well-being and physical fitness, and we also talk about her experience managing pain through physical training and fitness.  Erica tells us about the difference between fascial strength and muscular strength, and how having too much muscular strength can lead to other issues. Fascial strength supports our regular muscles and forms how our bodies move, and we talk about some simple ways you can improve your stability. Lastly, we discuss the effects of technology on our posture and daily form, specifically phone use. Erica gives us some tips for managing our screen time, improving posture, and building strength and balance. In this episode, you will hear:  Staying fit and healthy before, during, and after pregnancy Turning everyday movements into moments of intention Managing chronic pain through intentional movement and physical training What exactly is your pelvic floor? The importance of maintaining a balance in types of strength How phone use impacts our posture and causes muscle strain  Erica Ziel, mom of three, received her Health and Human Performance degree from Iowa State University, is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board-Certified Holistic Health Coach, personal trainer and Pilates instructor, deep core and pre/postnatal exercise specialist whose mission is to help women live a healthier, active life and heal their body through movement, breathwork, and gut health. Erica is the founder and creator of Core Athletica®, The Core Rehab Program, Knocked-Up Fitness® brand, Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course, and host of The Core Connections Podcast. She believes that anything you want to improve about your health and life, you can!   Core Rehab: https://www.ericaziel.com/a/2538/2xncBAyL   Free Pelvic Floor Guide: https://www.ericaziel.com/a/2147484724/2xncBAyL    Connect with Erica: Website: www.ericaziel.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/ericaziel KUF Instagram: instagram.com/KnockedUpFitness Facebook: facebook.com/EricaZielFitness Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCsViUoGDSJj6NH89KjmXC5Q   Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech Podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech Additional Links: Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody