Mindset & Motivation
How often should I exercise during Pregnancy ?
Is a question I am often asked. I think it is very important for women to know that everybody’s fitness levels are different and every day during pregnancy your energy levels can be different. Some day’s walking and light activity might be more than enough for some expecting mums. Where as some pregnant women are…
Read MoreSuper Mum of 5 – Sarah returns to CrossFit
Introducing my beautiful client, Sarah. Every time I arrive to train Sarah at her home I am amazed at how organised she is – her twins are both sound asleep, she has dinner bubbling away in her slow cooker and is dressed and fully motivated for her session. Let’s find out a bit more about…
Read MoreA Beginners Guide to Pregnancy Exercise
It can be confusing to know what exercises you can and can’t do during pregnancy. Here is my beginners guide to Pregnancy Exercise so you can get moving and motivated during this precious time plus ensure you are exercising safely and effectively. 1) You are in maintenance mode Pregnancy is NOT the time to try…
Read MorePhilosophy
Bodyfabulous pregnancy and postpartum fitness is based on the Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang. Or to put is simply – achieving balance. Yin is the “oil” that fuels the fire. In order to stay motivated you need plenty of oil and the more you have, the more Yang you can output. Yang is the…
Read MoreAs featured in Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine.
I am very excited to be featured in this month’s Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine. The May 2016 issue celebrates Mums of Instagram who just like you found it a challenge to bounce back to their pre-baby bodies. I am honoured to be featured alongside Rachel Finch, Lauren Patterson @_laurenkate, Dana Landgren @activewithd, Chontel Duncan…
Read MoreTips for fitting in exercise if you are a busy Mum.
How and when do you train ? Is a question I am often asked by pregnant, post natal, and #BFabSquad members who like me have very full lives ! Here I am below squeezing in 20 minutes of Cardio HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) at the park just after I have trained a client. To…
Read MorePregnancy Obesity Get the Facts !
A new study which aired on the Australian ABC News found that children and babies born to obese mothers are more likely to be hospitalised in their first years. 21 percent of pregnant mothers are obese & 38 percent continue to be unhealthily overweight 9 months after birth – in Australia. Basically, if a mother…
Read MoreFrequently asked Pregnancy & Post Natal Exercise questions.
It is so important to ask an experienced Certified Trainer or a Medical Professional questions about Pregnancy and Post Natal exercise. Please don’t just jump online and ask “Dr Google” there is too much information out there that is not correct. Here are a few of the questions I am regularly asked … Can your…
Read MorePregnant Ballet Dancer & Ice Skating Queen – Danika
I am passionate about helping all women continue to do what they love to stay active during their pregnancies. Just like me client Danika Hiew a talented ballerina and ice-skater How many weeks pregnant are you? I am 17 weeks and feeling good ! Have you exercised all your life? Yes. I trained intensely as…
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