Posts Tagged ‘postpartum fitness’
Just because you COULD doesn’t mean you SHOULD – for postpartum exercise
Some days I want to shout from the rooftops, that just because you COULD doesn’t mean you SHOULD when it comes to your postpartum recovery. FEELING GOOD post birth or postpartum does not necessarily mean you SHOULD. I totally understand that this may seem counterintuitive especially after you have had 10 hours sleep, had your 6 week…
Read MoreEmbracing Your Body, Postpartum and Beyond
We invite you to join us in normalising the concept of loving the skin that you are in and loving your reflection when you take a look in the mirror each and every morning.
Read MoreSHOULD I DO KEGELS?
If only it were true that all you need is 40 reps a day of KEGELS for a “stronger better, tighter, pelvic floor”. Unfortunately there is ongoing Kegel or not to KEGEL confusion! Why I don’t work with Kegels If you have been following me for a while you have probably learned that I don’t really…
Read MoreDo you have Postnatal Depletion?
Unfortunately when women enter motherhood it has become the new normal that experiencing symptoms of fatigue, exhaustion and stress are just part of the new mama package. But postnatal depletion is real – it is a syndrome of accumulated issues including deep fatigue, hyper-vigilance, and overwhelm. After birth many women are focused on the newborn…
Read MoreThe 5 P’s strategy for Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise
If you are a first time exerciser or a fitness fanatic the 5 P’s of Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise apply to you. Learn why this is also applicable during any trimester of pregnancy or any month (or year) postpartum. First up if you have just had a baby, remember “clearance for exercise” at the 6…
Read MoreCan I exercise with a pelvic organ prolapse ?
If you have given birth (and yes birth includes a c-section), 6 weeks, 6 months or beyond 6 years ago you owe it to yourself to have a good understanding about what a prolapse is. Why ? As current research says 50% of women who have ever given birth are likely to have some form…
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 MoreWhy you are postnatal or postpartum FOREVER !
Did you know that post birth you are actually “postnatal forever” ! Pregnancy and birth have a HUGE impact on your core and pelvic floor, and I think most Mama’s can agree that you do not “snap” back to your pre-body when you are 6 weeks postpartum, especially when you are given the “all clear”…
Read MoreTo plank or not to plank – during and after pregnancy ?
I am regularly asked …”can I plank during pregnancy and postpartum to train my core or lose the “mummy tummy”.” Some other questions include… Is a plank safe to do when pregnant ? Will planking help strengthen my core post birth ? Can I plank if I am healing diastasis recti ? What about post…
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