How to BREATHE during Pregnancy / Postpartum workouts

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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 –…

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An essential pelvic floor exercise for Pregnancy Postpartum

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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…

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5 Minute TONED TUMMY WORKOUT- safe for Pregnancy Postpartum

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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…

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MOBILE personal training – Brisbane Pregnancy Post Natal

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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…

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YouTube – safe Pregnancy Postpartum workouts

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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…

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How to use a FOAM ROLLER during and after Pregnancy

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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…

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Protein : essential for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey

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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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Fascia and pelvic floor connection during pregnancy postpartum motherhood

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The importance of fascia during and after pregnancy …and exactly what is it ? Fascia is basically collagen as it makes up the fibrous parts of the fascia. This is the soft, connective tissue that runs all throughout your body including around your organs, nerves, muscles, through your abdominal wall, and more! Fascia sometimes thought of…

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5 Reasons to use a FITBALL during Pregnancy, Postpartum & Motherhood

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You might call it, a Fitball, Swiss ball, Birth ball or Stability ball. Regardless we’re talking the same item of equipment, a fitball is one of my favourite items of fitness equipment to use. As they are fabulous for pregnancy exercise but also have many other added bonuses. 5 FABULOUS REASONS TO USE A FITBALL…

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