Posts Tagged ‘brisbane mums and bubs’
Spin 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 MoreWatch these 4 PREGNANCY TED TALKS
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…
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 MorePrepare for BIRTH now – don’t wait until 3rd trimester.
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…
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 MoreSafe Pregnancy Workout – Lunges & Squats
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…
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 MoreHealthy 1 pot pasta bolognaise – Pregnancy Postpartum
This bolognaise recipe is on high rotation in our house, it is packed with vegetables and nutrients for all the family and is so easy to make. It is also so versatile (see my serving suggestions below) and the perfect freezer meal if you are in pregnancy nesting mode, preparing for your precious postpartum journey !…
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