Post Pregnancy
Train your core beyond crunches and Kegels – try this one exercise
Looking for a quality whole body movement that will train your core and more. This one exercise truly gives you more BANG FOR YOUR BUCK (so you don’t have to keep defaulting to crunches and excessive Kegels) which are an outdated way to train your core (more here why) Especially if you are busy woman…
Read MoreWhy Kegels & medication may not be helping your bladder urgency
Did you know bladder urgency is NOT just about your bladder It’s a combination of lifestyle choices, habits, strength, nervous system miscommunication, neuroplasticity, flexibility and mobility, your diaphragm/pelvic floor relationship. With that being said, medications and Kegels are not the “holy grail” solution to a problem that requires many of the above to work together…
Read MoreAm I in perimenopause, or am I just struggling because I am postnatal?
Many women could be experiencing perimenopause and postnatal symptoms simultaneously. As the age of women giving birth is later in life is increasing and perimenopause can also start as early as 35. Postpartum women’s hormones are often the same as menopause I’ve always found it really interesting how postpartum women’s levels of estrogen and progesterone are often…
Read More7 tips to clear the confusion over diastasis recti
Have you been trying to find answers about the best ways to heal your Diastasis Recti ? Most likely, you’ve heard some very disheartening or scary information? Don’t believe everything you read or hear as there’s a lot of misleading and fear based myths about Diastasis out there. It’s time to cut through those and get some…
Read MoreSupaCore scientifically proven to support your CORE
I am often asked about compression support for pregnancy, post birth recovery and motherhood. SupaCore is proudly Australian and has a unique scientifically proven CORETECH™ waistband technology which has developed to into activewear including leggings and shorts that can be worn during pregnancy, sport and exercise – for any level of fitness. Best of all CORETECH™ by SupaCore…
Read MorePregnancy Exercise Cheat Sheet
You can SCREENSHOT or SAVE my Instagram post in the video below or tag a friend on my IG page that needs a quick Pregnancy Exercise Cheat Sheet. Or if you are looking for something more comprehensive, why not also grab my complimentary Pregnancy Exercise Toolkit here What is SAFE and UNSAFE for pregnancy exercise…
Read More3 Ways to use a Fitball
You may call it, a Fitball, Swissball, Birthball or Stability Ball. Regardless we’re talking about the same item of fitness equipment, that is one of my favourite items to use. They are fabulous for pregnancy exercise but also have many other added bonuses if postbirth or recovering from injury or pelvic floor concerns! Here are 3 simple but effective moves to try with a Fitball: 1.…
Read More7 Female Fitness Myths
Here are 7 common female fitness myths that need to be debunked. 1. Stop forcing down 4L OF WATER PER DAY – you might be flushing important minerals tune into your thirst cues, sip as you need (your bladder will also thank you). 2. Exercise does not reduce your baby’s milk supply or change the…
Read MoreThe secret to avoiding back pain
Back pain is very common before during and after pregnancy. At least 10% of the world’s adult population suffers from back pain at some point in their lives, with nearly 1/3 of all female adults suffering from lower back pain (compared to only a quarter of males). This includes a staggering 50% of pregnant women…
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