Return to RUNNING & MORE INTENSE exercise post birth – postpartum

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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…

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Why I became a Pregnancy Postpartum Trainer / Coach

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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…

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Healthy 1 pot pasta bolognaise – Pregnancy Postpartum

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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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Safe abdominal exercises for pregnancy postpartum

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Pregnant and postpartum women often ask me what are the best abdominal exercises for pregnancy and postpartum ? This question often arises from concern’s about diastatisis recti and the dreaded post birth  “mummy tummy’ or “postpartum pooch” Firstly – what is the core?  Did you know, your six pack muscles (more correctly termed the Rectus Abdominis or…

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What is healthy pregnancy weight gain ?

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Are you concerned about pregnancy weight gain and how many calories you should be eating during and after pregnancy ? As a Pregnancy and Post Natal Exercise Coach I am often asked the following questions ….“How much weight should I gain during pregnancy ?”, “What should my calorie intake be now that I am pregnant ?”…

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How to measure your Diastatis Recti / Abdominal Separation

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Diastasis recti (DR) can be a big concern both during and after pregnancy. If you aren’t sure what diastasis recti is – it’s abdominal separation that occurs during pregnancy and continues both birth. This separation is completely normal and HAS to happen during pregnancy –  your core needs to separate to make way for your…

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Stop counting CALORIES and lose weight – I did !

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I am often asked …How many calories should I eat during pregnancy?How many calories should I eat to lose baby weight ? Did you know… CALORIE counts are just estimates. The actual calories your body receives from foods varies – depending on so many factors. So trying to chase the “right amount” of calories is…

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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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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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