How to reduce pre and post pregnancy aches and pains.

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Are you suffering pregnancy or post birth aches and pains ? I completely understand I suffered from severe sciatica after my 3rd labour. It was hard to walk and bending over my little newborn girl’s cot was absolute torture. I thought gentle stretching and some yoga would fix it, but I continued to have shooting…

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Outback Anna – Certified Pre / Post Natal Trainer

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Earlier this year I refreshed my pregnancy exercise knowledge at fantastic course –  Modern Function Pregnancy Exercise with Burrell Education. When I arrived at the course I got chatting to a lovely Mum who had beautiful accent and a newborn baby girl with her. I was impressed that she had decided to do the course in…

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How often should I exercise during Pregnancy ?

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Is a question I am often asked. I think it is very important for women to know that everybody’s fitness levels are different and every day during pregnancy your energy levels can be different. Some day’s walking and light activity might be more than enough for some expecting mums. Where as some pregnant women are…

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Abdominal separation and how to prevent it.

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Abdominal separation is a normal condition that occurs in pregnancy to allow for the growth of the baby and uterus. Most women will have some degree of separation or Diastasis Recti (DR) towards the end of a pregnancy. However it is the size and depth of the separation that can become problematic post birth if…

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Learn Core Breath – for Pregnancy, Birth and Core Training

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It sounds simple, but breathing effectively is central to all the workouts I do with both my Pregnant and Post Natal clients. Every exercise has an ideal time to breathe in order to allow the abdominals, diaphragm, pelvic floor to work in synergy. There are both optimal and sub-optimal ways to breathe during workouts that…

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How to train your core during and after pregnancy – free guide & videos.

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Pregnancy is the BEST time to strengthen your core Safe and effective core training during and after pregnancy is incredibly important to keep your body functioning optimally. Or if you have had a baby – it is not too late to start (remember you are post natal forever) ! Download my FREE guide where I teach…

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Pregnancy, Breastfeeding Family friendly, safe Protein Powder – Australian Made

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A pregnancy safe protein powder is hard to find. However after a long search I have finally found a a chemical free “no nasties” protein  supplements suitable for both pregnancy and postpartum breastfeeding by the amazing  SWITCH NUTRITION. Essential Protein Requirements during Pregnancy and throughout Motherhood During pregnancy and while breastfeeding it is recommend you…

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A Beginners Guide to Pregnancy Exercise

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It can be confusing to know what exercises you can and can’t do during pregnancy. Here is my beginners guide to Pregnancy Exercise so you can get moving and motivated during this precious time plus ensure you are exercising safely and effectively. 1) You are in maintenance mode Pregnancy is NOT the time to try…

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Philosophy

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Bodyfabulous pregnancy and postpartum fitness is based on the Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang. Or to put is simply – achieving balance. Yin is the “oil” that fuels the fire. In order to stay motivated you need plenty of oil and the more you have, the more Yang you can output.  Yang  is the…

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