3 Ways to use a Fitball

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You may call it, a Fitball, Swissball, Birthball or Stability Ball. Regardless we’re talking about the same item of fitness equipment, that is one of my favourite items to use. They are fabulous for pregnancy exercise but also have many other added bonuses if postbirth or recovering from injury or pelvic floor concerns! Here are 3 simple but effective moves to try with a Fitball: 1.…

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Your jaw is a mirror of your pelvic floor

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Did you know the jaw and pelvis are physiologically connected and the alignment and relaxation of each deeply affects each other. Embryonic beginnings of the jaw and pelvic floor… There is fascial line from the pelvis to the jaw and this is created during embryonic development in the womb. On day 15 of conception an…

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What is prolapse ? Let’s have an important conversation…

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Today childbirth is considered far safer than it has been for most of human history. In the 18th century, roughly 1 in 100 women died in the process and today in Australia it is about 6 deaths per 100,000. However non-fatal injuries including prolapse are still rarely discussed and can cause devastating consequences to the…

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Why you are postnatal or postpartum FOREVER !

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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”…

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How to BREATHE during Pregnancy / Postpartum workouts

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BREATHE OUT !  Is a cue I repeat with all my clients who are pregnant, postpartum or having pelvic floor and diastasis recti concerns, during any form of movement. By this I mean ….exhale on exertion or the hardest part of the exercise and especially when you lift. Why you need to exhale on exertion –…

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Fascia and pelvic floor connection during pregnancy postpartum motherhood

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The importance of fascia during and after pregnancy …and exactly what is it ? Fascia is basically collagen as it makes up the fibrous parts of the fascia. This is the soft, connective tissue that runs all throughout your body including around your organs, nerves, muscles, through your abdominal wall, and more! Fascia sometimes thought of…

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Are burpees and box jumps suitable post birth / postpartum ?

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For every exercise there is a correct time and place to do it – including burpees, skipping and box jumps ! Especially if it is an exercise that improves function and moves you closer to a specific goal. During pregnancy and postpartum try to choose exercises that are safe and effective, plus also improve mobility,…

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POP Awareness – Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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  Have you heard about POP ? This stands for Pelvic Organ Prolapse. POP occurs when the muscles fascia and ligaments holding your pelvic organs, including your bladder, uterus and bowel are weakened and stretched. When this happens the the pelvic organs drop. You then have a Prolapse and this can be a bladder, bowel, uterus…

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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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