Spin Classes & Cycling for Pregnancy & Postpartum – VIDEO

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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…

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Watch these 4 PREGNANCY TED TALKS

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If you are pregnant, I highly recommend you watch these four TED TALKS  that are are by professional experts and their information is all supported by data. Many pregnant women I encounter are overwhelmed by the plethora of information found online or from friends and family. I personally find it is much easier to wade…

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Prepare your pelvic floor to JUMP cough or sneeze – pregnancy & postpartum

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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…

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Ease and prevent BACK PAIN – pregnancy & postpartum

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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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PREGNANCY POSTPARTUM EXERCISE #FREEBIES

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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…

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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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Strength, Mobility & Resistance Pregnancy Postpartum workout

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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…

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Safe Pregnancy Workout – Lunges & Squats

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An exercise that many women find challenging during pregnancy and postpartum is lunges. Lunges can feel challenging due prenatal postural changes and also hip and pelvic pain. I am passionate about helping all women stay fit and healthy during and after pregnancy, I have added many safe pregnancy / postpartum workout videos and wellness tips in my…

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Should you eat for TWO during pregnancy ? As featured in Aaptiv

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I was recently interviewed by Aaptiv about the common question …. should you eat for two (or even three) during pregnancy ? It’s a question that is often easily misconstrued if you, or your family and friends are not really sure about how pregnancy should impact your eating habits. You can read the full Aaptiv article…

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