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Laura Arndt

POPSUGAR Contributor

Laura is the CEO of Matriarc. For over a decade, Laura has been a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Pilates instructor in the Washington, D.C. area.

www.matriarcapp.com

Latest Posts by Laura

How to Celebrate the Fourth of July With Kids

Food and Activities

Make the Most of Your Fourth of July With the Family With These Superfun Ideas

by Laura Arndt 6/19

Why I Pay to Have My Car Cleaned

It May Seem Indulgent, but I Pay to Have My Car Cleaned Once a Month — Here's Why

by Laura Arndt 8/29

How Doing Yoga Everyday Makes Me a Better Mom

I'm a Mom, and This Is the 1 Thing I Do Every Evening For Self-Care — No Matter What

by Laura Arndt 6/19

Can Eating Dinner Earlier Help You Lose Weight?

I Made This Tiny Change at Dinner and Finally Shed Those Last Few Pounds

by Laura Arndt 5/31

Using a Pacifier to Soothe My Baby

Our Son Sleeps With 15 Pacifiers, and It's the Best Thing We've Ever Done

by Laura Arndt 8/31

How to Get Through Winter Blues

Let's Face It, January Is a Tough Month — Here's How I Get Through It

by Laura Arndt 1/25

Foods to Avoid If You're Trying to Get Pregnant

Trying to Get Pregnant? Avoid These 6 Foods That Could Be Affecting Your Fertility

by Laura Arndt 1/09

How to Find Time to Exercise With a Baby

I'm a Trainer and a Mom, and Finding Time to Work Out Is HARD — Here's How I Do It

by Laura Arndt 10/31/18

Epsom Salts For Muscle Aches

I Started Taking Regular Epsom Salts Baths, and It Soothed My Achy Muscles

by Laura Arndt 10/11/18

How to Clean a Gym Bag

Turns Out Your Gym Bag Is Crawling With Germs — Here's How to Clean It

by Laura Arndt 10/02/18

Are You Eating Too Fast?

Healthy Eating Tips

This Weird Trick Helped Me Eat Fewer Calories — and Still Feel Satisfied

by Laura Arndt 9/25/18

Slow-Cooker Fall Recipes

Wake Up to These Delicious Slow-Cooker Meals This Fall

by Laura Arndt 9/22

How to Keep Pregnancy Weight Gain Down

Here's How I Gained the Exact Recommended Weight For Pregnancy

by Laura Arndt 9/11/18

Are UTIs During Pregnancy Dangerous?

4 Things You Need to Know About UTIs During Pregnancy, Including How to Treat Them

by Laura Arndt 8/24/18

How to Plan Ahead For the Holidays

10 Things I'm Doing Right Now to Get Ready For the Upcoming Holiday Season

by Laura Arndt 10/24/18

Easy No-Equipment Workout

10 Moves, 1 Easy No-Equipment Bodyweight Workout That'll Make You Sweat All Over

by Laura Arndt 9/28/18

Bodyweight Workout For Weight Loss

Work Out at Home With These 10 Bodyweight Moves

by Laura Arndt 2/19

What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Health and Safety

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Affects Roughly 50 Percent of Women, and You Need to Know About It

by Laura Arndt 8/03/18

Trainer's Favorite Exercise

I'm a Trainer, and This Is My Favorite Exercise For Strength Training and Weight Loss

by Laura Arndt 8/08/18

At-Home Arm Exercises

12 Arm Exercises You Can Do at Home For a Toned Upper Body

by Laura Arndt 8/11/18

Should I Wear a Fitness Tracker?

I Gave Up My Fitbit For a Week and Here's What I Learned

by Laura Arndt 7/22/18

How to Choose a Trainer For Your Wedding

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Wedding Trainer

by Laura Arndt 7/12/18

How Often Should I Do HIIT?

This Trainer Has a Pretty Good Reason For Skipping Your HIIT Workout Today

by Laura Arndt 9/21/18

Can You Have a Smoothie For Dinner?

Healthy Eating Tips

I Had a Smoothie For Dinner Every Day For 1 Week, and Here's What Happened

by Laura Arndt 7/26/18