Pregnancy
What is healthy pregnancy weight gain ?
Are you concerned about pregnancy weight gain and how many calories you should be eating during and after pregnancy ? As a Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise Coach I am often asked the following questions ….“How much weight should I gain during pregnancy ?”, “What should my calorie intake be now that I am pregnant ?”…
Read MoreHow to measure your Diastatis Recti / Abdominal Separation
Diastasis recti (DR) can be a big concern both during and after pregnancy. If you aren’t sure what diastasis recti is – it’s abdominal separation that occurs during pregnancy and continues both birth. This separation is completely normal and HAS to happen during pregnancy – your core needs to separate to make way for your…
Read MoreHow to BREATHE during Pregnancy / Postpartum workouts
BREATHE OUT ! Is a cue I repeat with all my clients who are pregnant, postpartum or having pelvic floor and diastasis recti concerns, during any form of movement. By this I mean ….exhale on exertion or the hardest part of the exercise and especially when you lift. Why you need to exhale on exertion –…
Read MoreAn essential pelvic floor exercise for Pregnancy Postpartum
Hey are you struggling to know exactly WHAT pelvic floor exercises you should be doing ? Did you know only 1 in 4 women actually know how to engage their pelvic floor correctly. Why should I strengthen my pelvic floor ? Your pelvic floor is the foundation of your core. The pelvic floor muscles are located in…
Read More5 Minute TONED TUMMY WORKOUT- safe for Pregnancy Postpartum
Want to work towards a TONED TUMMY NOW without a sit ups or crunhes ? If you have no medical conditions and have been cleared for exercise this is a fabulous movement for you as it’s suitable for any trimester of Pregnancy and Post Birth and also any level of fitness ! BIRD/DOG …or I…
Read MoreMOBILE personal training – Brisbane Pregnancy Post Natal
I am a mobile personal trainer and if you live in Brisbane I will come to you – with all the equipment needed for a safe and effective session. All you need is a back yard, lounge room or local park ! My sessions are suitable if your are trying to conceive, pregnant, postnatal or just…
Read MoreYouTube – safe Pregnancy Postpartum workouts
Many of my safe and effective workouts and tips for pregnancy and postpartum are now available on YouTube. Pregnancy and postpartum health and exercise is something I am incredibly passionate about; and I am on a mission to help as many women as possible enjoy safe and appropriate exercises, so they can feel their physical…
Read MoreHow to use a FOAM ROLLER during and after Pregnancy
Foam Rolling during and after Pregnancy is a fabulous way to release your lower back and hip pressure, and tight glutes. Also if you are experiencing leg cramps and any swollen limbs, foam rolling is a fabulous way to incorporate regular movement into your day. It should help alleviate any discomfort. My short video will…
Read MoreProtein : essential for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey
Protein is an essential macronutrient for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey. As getting enough protein in your diet is one of the most powerful ways to keep all cells in your body happy and healthy. This includes the millions of cells that are used to grow a baby and produce breast milk. Most women…
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