Pregnancy Exercise – should you monitor your HEART RATE ?
Planning to exercise during pregnancy ? You might have been told you need to monitor your heart rate or that it can only be at a certain level. Do not raise heart rate above 140 bpm. 140 bpm (or beats per minute) was the so called “safe” level set several years ago. Women were told it…
Read MoreWhat is healthy pregnancy weight gain ?
Are you concerned about pregnancy weight gain and how many calories you should be eating during and after pregnancy ? As a Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise Coach I am often asked the following questions ….“How much weight should I gain during pregnancy ?”, “What should my calorie intake be now that I am pregnant ?”…
Read MoreHow to measure your Diastatis Recti / Abdominal Separation
Diastasis recti (DR) can be a big concern both during and after pregnancy. If you aren’t sure what diastasis recti is – it’s abdominal separation that occurs during pregnancy and continues both birth. This separation is completely normal and HAS to happen during pregnancy – your core needs to separate to make way for your…
Read MoreStop counting CALORIES and lose weight – I did !
I am often asked …How many calories should I eat during pregnancy?How many calories should I eat to lose baby weight ? Did you know… CALORIE counts are just estimates. The actual calories your body receives from foods varies – depending on so many factors. So trying to chase the “right amount” of calories is…
Read MoreHow to BREATHE during Pregnancy / Postpartum workouts
BREATHE OUT ! Is a cue I repeat with all my clients who are pregnant, postpartum or having pelvic floor and diastasis recti concerns, during any form of movement. By this I mean ….exhale on exertion or the hardest part of the exercise and especially when you lift. Why you need to exhale on exertion –…
Read MoreFestive Bliss Balls – Recipe
This bliss ball recipe is an easy NO BACK fun festive treat for all the family. My favourite homemade chia cacao protein bliss balls are simple dipped in white chocolate then topped with an organic sugar-free cranberry and our home grown mint leaves. Ingredients 110 grams raw almonds 110 grams pitted dates 45 grams coconut…
Read MoreAn essential pelvic floor exercise for Pregnancy Postpartum
Hey are you struggling to know exactly WHAT pelvic floor exercises you should be doing ? Did you know only 1 in 4 women actually know how to engage their pelvic floor correctly. Why should I strengthen my pelvic floor ? Your pelvic floor is the foundation of your core. The pelvic floor muscles are located in…
Read More5 Minute TONED TUMMY WORKOUT- safe for Pregnancy Postpartum
Want to work towards a TONED TUMMY NOW without a sit ups or crunhes ? If you have no medical conditions and have been cleared for exercise this is a fabulous movement for you as it’s suitable for any trimester of Pregnancy and Post Birth and also any level of fitness ! BIRD/DOG …or I…
Read MoreMOBILE personal training – Brisbane Pregnancy Post Natal
I am a mobile personal trainer and if you live in Brisbane I will come to you – with all the equipment needed for a safe and effective session. All you need is a back yard, lounge room or local park ! My sessions are suitable if your are trying to conceive, pregnant, postnatal or just…
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