Pregnant Ballet Dancer & Ice Skating Queen – Danika

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I am passionate about helping all women continue to do what they love to stay active during their pregnancies. Just like me client Danika Hiew a talented ballerina and ice-skater How many weeks pregnant are you? I am 17 weeks and feeling good ! Have you exercised all your life? Yes. I trained intensely as…

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Mundia 32 weeks pregnant from Instagram @A FitterHappierYou.

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This months’ bellyfabulous woman is Mundia from the inspirational instagram account @afitterhappieryou. ” A Mummy to be, who enjoys good food & working out. Hoping to inspire & motivate along the way to a fitter, happier and healthier lifestyle. “ Mundia’s Bellyfabulous Tips : How many weeks pregnant are you ? 32 weeks Why is…

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Pelvic Girdle Pain, Pubic Pain & Pelvic Instability in Pregnancy – SIJ, SPD, PGP

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Many women become pregnant and think the only exercise they can do is walking. Unfortunately excessive walking can trigger a very uncomfortable condition called SPD – symphysis pubis dysfunction or pelvic pain, pelvic instability or pelvic girdle pain. You can’t STRETCH your way out of pelvic pain ! Often pelvic pain is dismissed as lower…

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Can I lift weights during pregnancy?

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I often get asked  “Can I lift weights during pregnancy ? “ The answer : YES you can and if you have been lifting weights pre-conception there is no need to lower the weight straight away. And YES, lifting weights is good for you. It just needs to be done sensibly and preferably under the guidance…

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Correct form during pregnancy exercise will change your health.

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There is no doubt about it …women who exercise with correct form and posture when pregnant will return to shape faster and more effectively than those that do not. Research has also shown that the right form of exercise can certainly shorten the second stage of labour and improve post birth recovery. Important Pregnancy Exercise Tips…

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Pregnancy Exercise – why Consult a Certified Pregnancy and Post Natal Trainer ?

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Congratulations if you have recently found out you are pregnant ! This is such a precious time. I understand that you are probably being bombarded with a tonne of advice in the media and from friends and family. Please be conscious that not all of this information is correct and just because someone has recently…

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