NEUROPLASTICITY – how the mind body connection is important during exercise

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Most people don’t know that when they are exercising or moving their bodies, they are also working out their nervous system as well.  Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to continually change or re-mould just like plasticine and exercise can influence how this happens. As Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains .. “Think of the brain as…

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Workout for your current body, not your past body during pregnancy & postpartum

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If you are pregnant or postpartum your body has changed…so the way you exercise, workout and nourish yourself also has to CHANGE ! Workouts should be focused on your current body, not your past body. If you are embarking on pregnancy exercise, you may have received to “just keep doing what you are doing”…unfortunately this…

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The secret to a perfect CORE is easier than you think !

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I am often asked “what is the secret to a perfect core ?” and “what’s the best pregnancy or postpartum ab workout to achieve this ?” To begin, let’s clarify that to function optimally (or close to perfectly) the CORE abs, or abdominal wall during both pregnancy and postpartum needs to safely withstand pressure. This…

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