How to Maximize Your Cardio Training

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The first question I have for you is: why do you do CARDIO? Many women correlate doing loads of cardio with losing loads of weight… this is one myth that needs to be BUSTED. Excessive Cardio can inhibit fat loss Excessive cardio can actually inhibit fat loss due to raised cortisol levels.Plus can result in injury ….which can totally inhibit consistency,…

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3 truths about Diastasis Recti

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I spend my day discussing Diastasis a lot …with mothers of all ages & stages. Why? Because I am passionate about changing the narrative when the topic comes up (and it always does during & after pregnancy). Diastasis discussion often comes with a lot of negativity, fear, and general overwhelm. However, there are many things that can…

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Modifying is Not Cheating

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Are high-intensity movements giving you back, knee or hip pain? Or maybe incontinence or pelvic floor concerns? Many workout programs default to the following exercises – burpees, jump squats, step-ups / box jumps or sprint intervals to help get your heart rate up and increase the intensity. Nothing wrong with that – unless you are ignoring any of…

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Keen to get to Boot Camp or CrossFit as a new Mum ?

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Are you and new Mum and keen to return to running, the local boot camp, CrossFit or gym class ? The pressure to return to “pre-baby size” is very prevalent in the media and fitness industry. Plus I am often as this question by many Mama’s – when can I return to “what I did before…

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