NEUROPLASTICITY – how the mind body connection is important during exercise

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Most people don’t know that when they are exercising or moving their bodies, they are also working out their nervous system as well.  Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to continually change or re-mould just like plasticine and exercise can influence how this happens. As Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains .. “Think of the brain as…

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Pregnancy is the best time to strengthen your core !

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Strengthening your core during pregnancy is important. Why ? because if your deep core is not correctly engaged while you are carrying a baby, injury and excessive abdominal separation can occur. During pregnancy, understanding how to strengthen and also release your core and pelvic floor can really help you; especially when it is time to…

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