Posts Tagged ‘healthy pregnancy’
Strength, 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 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 MoreHealthy Granola – pregnancy postpartum
This delicious home-made granola is healthy and packed with essential nutrients and healthy fats for wellness during pregnancy and postpartum. You can eat it for breakfast, as a snack ….or I am a big fan of yummy breakfast items for dessert ! Homemade healthy granola recipe Ingredients : 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup shredded coconut…
Read MoreChia pudding – pregnancy/ postpartum breakfast & snack
I am often asked by many pregnant and postpartum women – what can I have for breakfast that is easy and nutritious ? Chia seed pudding is perfect (and so are eggs…more on them here). Fabulous chia seeds Chia seeds are unique as they have an ideal balance of soluble and insoluble fibre – meaning…
Read MoreThe benefits of sourdough bread – pregnancy postpartum
Authentic sourdough bread has amazing health benefits. Many people avoid bread and often for good reasons, as today most supermarket breads are highly processed and packed with artificial additives. Traditional sourdough however is made by one of the most traditional forms of grain fermentation – dating back to ancient Egypt and has numerous health benefits.…
Read MoreQuinoa Egg and Veggie Salad – pregnancy postpartum meal
This nutrient dense quinoa egg and veggie salad an easy pregnancy postpartum nutritious meal. It is relatively simple to make and is fabulous the next day to take for lunch especially if you are pregnant ! Recipe for Nutrient dense Pregnancy Postpartum Quinoa Salad Ingredients : 1 C quinoa 2 C water 2 tsp olive…
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