Post Pregnancy
Prepare 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…
Read MorePREGNANCY POSTPARTUM EXERCISE #FREEBIES
Let’s be honest…how many times have you asked Google (or should I say Doctor Google) for a diagnosis for your back pain, your pregnancy symptoms (when you were trying to conceive), or your child’s rash ? If we were to believe everything our search comes back with, I think we would all be rocking in the…
Read MoreStrength, Mobility & Resistance Pregnancy Postpartum workout
As a mobile personal trainer I love equipment that is super portable, easy to use and improves strength and mobility through all stages of pregnancy and postpartum. Check out my strength, mobility and resistance workout below that I created using the awesome equipment by Unit Nine. Avoid aches and pains Improving strength and mobility is a…
Read More25 Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutritious Snacks
Nutritious snacks are a secret super power that I want to share with you. As most women are not eating enough (read why here) or if they are, it is not the most nutritious choices. As a busy Mama of 3 I know how hard it is both during pregnancy and postpartum to stay well nourished. Especially…
Read MoreReturn to RUNNING & MORE INTENSE exercise post birth – postpartum
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…
Read MoreRotational movement – to avoid pregnancy postpartum pains
During pregnancy, postpartum and in general daily life we all rotate. Rotational movement includes – getting in and out of a car, driving, walking, reaching etc. This kind of movement only increases as you enter motherhood – turning from the front seat of a car to reach your child, twisting to get your baby in…
Read MoreWhy I became a Pregnancy Postpartum Trainer / Coach
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…
Read MoreSafe abdominal exercises for pregnancy postpartum
Pregnant and postpartum women often ask me what are the best abdominal exercises for pregnancy and postpartum ? This question often arises from concern’s about diastatisis recti and the dreaded post birth “mummy tummy’ or “postpartum pooch” Firstly – what is the core? Did you know, your six pack muscles (more correctly termed the Rectus Abdominis or…
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