5 mindset strategies for pregnancy and postpartum

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Use these 5 mindset strategies to sideline any mental and emotional obstacles that often arise during pregnancy and postpartum. Self doubt, overwhelm, perfectionism and procrastination are all too familiar, especially when trying to embark on a fitness and wellness journey ! Simply shifting your mindset and mental habits can make exercise and nutrition so much…

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Workout for your current body, not your past body during pregnancy & postpartum

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If you are pregnant or postpartum your body has changed…so the way you exercise, workout and nourish yourself also has to CHANGE ! Workouts should be focused on your current body, not your past body. If you are embarking on pregnancy exercise, you may have received to “just keep doing what you are doing”…unfortunately this…

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The secret to a perfect CORE is easier than you think !

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I am often asked “what is the secret to a perfect core ?” and “what’s the best pregnancy or postpartum ab workout to achieve this ?” To begin, let’s clarify that to function optimally (or close to perfectly) the CORE abs, or abdominal wall during both pregnancy and postpartum needs to safely withstand pressure. This…

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Online Pregnancy Exercise Program – The Ultimate Pregnant Core

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I would love you to join me in my Ultimate Pregnant Core Program. In this online pregnancy exercise program I will guide you through a step by step process to train your CORE during pregnancy with fun safe total body workouts. LEARN MORE I only take limited numbers so I can provide you with 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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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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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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Why you are postnatal or postpartum FOREVER !

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Did you know that post birth you are actually “postnatal forever” ! Pregnancy and birth have a HUGE impact on your core and pelvic floor, and I think most Mama’s can agree that you do not “snap” back to your pre-body when you are 6 weeks postpartum, especially when you are given the “all clear”…

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Stop counting CALORIES and lose weight – I did !

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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…

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