Pregnancy
How Hormones affect Fat Loss, Sleep and Women’s Health
Despite what many women have long been told, combined with the never-ending amount of food & weight loss shaming in our culture, the number on the scale isn’t always a simple reflection of the number of calories we consume vs. the number we burn. In fact, stress brought on by lack of sleep, depleting diets…
Read MoreNEUROPLASTICITY – how the mind body connection is important during exercise
Most people don’t know that when they are exercising or moving their bodies, they are also working out their nervous system as well. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to continually change or re-mould just like plasticine and exercise can influence how this happens. As Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains .. “Think of the brain as…
Read MoreNO CRUNCH CORE WORKOUT for pregnancy & motherhood
Try this safe and effective 2 minute no crunch core workout, suitable for pregnancy and postpartum. Deep CORE exercises are an important to avoid and heal the mama pooch (which happens due to weakened inner core muscles after having kids). Preventing and healing diastatis reciti, improving bladder leakage, reducing back and pelvic pain, are all…
Read MoreAre express workouts worthwhile during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood?
With the very full lives we all lead as women and mothers it can be challenging to find the time and motivation to exercise. Express workouts are worthwhile however there are a few important things to consider during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood to ensure you are moving safely and effectively Express workouts for any level…
Read MoreAre your BICEP CURLS giving you back pain ?
Did you know simple micro-adjustments when you workout can really help you avoid pain and connect better with your body ? Let’s talk about Bicep Curls If you are lifting too heavy or have a heavy anterior load #hellopregnancy “rocking” or torso movement can happen during a simple exercise like a bicep curl Watch my…
Read MoreHow to relieve aches & pain during pregnancy, postpartum & motherhood
For all those pregnant or postpartum mamas or anyBODY suffering with aches and pain including : SIJ, pelvic girdle pain, sciatica or back pain, grab yourself a massage ball or tennis ball then… Follow my 2 minute video below A simple and effective tips to relieve pregnancy + mama aches and pains This method such a great way to release…
Read MoreHow to modify a BURPEE during pregnancy or for core & pelvic floor concerns
One of the questions I am commonly asked is.. “how do I modify a burpee for pregnancy, postpartum, diastatis recti or pelvic floor concerns ? “ Watch my video below to learn a safe and effective burpee modification… Tips on how to modify a Burpee : Eliminate the jump component to save your pelvic floor some extra…
Read MoreExercise & nutrition is a way to connect to your body. Not a tool to change it !
Pre-kids I used to kill myself in the gym doing crazy hours of cardio and intense exeruse because I thought I HAD to in order to see results. I have experienced not only my leanest, but my happiest, most fulfilling self through slowing down and learning to connect to my body better both physically and…
Read MoreWhat is prolapse ? Let’s have an important conversation…
Today childbirth is considered far safer than it has been for most of human history. In the 18th century, roughly 1 in 100 women died in the process and today in Australia it is about 6 deaths per 100,000. However non-fatal injuries including prolapse are still rarely discussed and can cause devastating consequences to the…
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