Post Pregnancy
5 steps to safely return to running after pregnancy
So Mama ? Do you want to return to running after pregnancy… give a fun run a go, or simply use running as a form of exercise. Running after birth is possible, however you do need a progressive strategy to ensure it happens safely and effectively – just like my gorgeous client Cath. The 5…
Read More5 mindset strategies for pregnancy and postpartum
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…
Read MoreWorkout for your current body, not your past body during pregnancy & postpartum
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…
Read MoreThe secret to a perfect CORE is easier than you think !
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…
Read MoreOnline Pregnancy Exercise Program – The Ultimate Pregnant Core
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…
Read MoreHow your UPPER BACK can improve your core
Spinal flexion from the upper back or thoracic spine, can lead to – neck, shoulder upper and lower back pain, plus a compromised core ! Think about how much time you spend hunched your device, or pram, steering wheel or change tables. Improving the mobility and extension of your thoracic spine can improve your posture, deep…
Read MoreSpin Classes & Cycling for Pregnancy & Postpartum – VIDEO
Cycling or Spin Classes are an excellent, low impact exercise for pregnant and postnatal women. I have been instructing Spin / RPM classes for over a decade and continued to during my first trimester of pregnancy. However, like any forms of exercise during pregnancy and postpartum there are a few tips you need to follow…
Read MorePrepare your pelvic floor to JUMP cough or sneeze – pregnancy & postpartum
Do you sometimes dread coughing, laughing or if you will ever have to jump !I get it …. as at least 1 in 4 women are suffering some for of leaking or don’t know how to activate their pelvic floor correctly to avoid this dreaded #peezing ! I can jump on a trampoline ! I…
Read MoreEase and prevent BACK PAIN – pregnancy & postpartum
At least 10% of the world’s adult population suffers from of back pain at some point in their lives, with nearly a third of all female adults suffering from lower back pain compared to only a quarter of males. This includes a staggering 50% of all pregnant women having significant back ache. You can be…
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