PREGNANCY POSTPARTUM EXERCISE #FREEBIES

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Let’s be honest…how many times have you asked Google (or should I say Doctor Google) for a diagnosis for your back pain, your pregnancy symptoms (when you were trying to conceive), or your child’s rash ? If we were to believe everything our search comes back with, I think we would all be rocking in the…

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Prepare for BIRTH now – don’t wait until 3rd trimester.

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Making empowered decisions about your birth – no matter what way it happens, natural or c-section. Is so important ! Many women prepare for their wedding at least 6 to 9 months in advance, however birth preparation is often left until the final trimester of pregnancy. In this blog post are some fabulous tips to…

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Strength, Mobility & Resistance Pregnancy Postpartum workout

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As a mobile personal trainer I love equipment that is super portable, easy to use and improves strength and mobility through all stages of pregnancy and postpartum. Check out my strength, mobility and resistance workout below that I created using the awesome equipment by Unit Nine. Avoid aches and pains Improving  strength and mobility is a…

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Safe Pregnancy Workout – Lunges & Squats

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An exercise that many women find challenging during pregnancy and postpartum is lunges. Lunges can feel challenging due prenatal postural changes and also hip and pelvic pain. I am passionate about helping all women stay fit and healthy during and after pregnancy, I have added many safe pregnancy / postpartum workout videos and wellness tips in my…

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Should you eat for TWO during pregnancy ? As featured in Aaptiv

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I was recently interviewed by Aaptiv about the common question …. should you eat for two (or even three) during pregnancy ? It’s a question that is often easily misconstrued if you, or your family and friends are not really sure about how pregnancy should impact your eating habits. You can read the full Aaptiv article…

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25 Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutritious Snacks

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Nutritious snacks are a secret super power that I want to share with you. As most women are not eating enough (read why here) or if they are, it is not the most nutritious choices. As a busy Mama of 3 I know how hard it is both during pregnancy and postpartum to stay well nourished. Especially…

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Return to RUNNING & MORE INTENSE exercise post birth – postpartum

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Hey Mama are you feeling like you are ready to get back into more regular and intense forms of exercise post birth including running and high impact moves ?  If you have had a baby 5 weeks, 5 months or 5 + years ago please watch my video below and learn 4 key strategies to…

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Rotational movement – to avoid pregnancy postpartum pains

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During pregnancy, postpartum and in general daily life we all rotate. Rotational movement includes – getting in and out of a car, driving, walking, reaching etc. This kind of movement only increases as you enter motherhood – turning from the front seat of a car to reach your child, twisting to get your baby in…

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Why I became a Pregnancy Postpartum Trainer / Coach

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Hey there …would you like to know why I became a pregnancy and postpartum trainer ? I started working in the fitness industry when I was 17 as I loved sport and exercise and thought it would be an awesome part-time job during my university studies. It sure was –  I trained as a personal…

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