Could this be one of the million dollar questions in the fitness industry …….?! What do you think the best exercise is for you? Is it core exercise? Is it running a marathon? How about lifting weights? The answer is going to surprise you! But first, lets explore what others are saying – and what is NOT the best exercise for Mums. Every magazine, mummy blog, motherhood instagram page and fitness guru promote many different opinions, (which are usually either endorsed or biased) and largely promote high intensity exercise… Read more What is the BEST exercise for Mums? →
I come from a running background. I started athletics before I started school, and competed twice a week until I was 18. In young adulthood, running was my go to form of exercise, infact, I didn’t really know how to do anything else. However, I have also had two pregnancies and births. And I can honestly say that running was one of the last things I wanted to do for exercise. In saying that, there are some women who have even run marathons during pregnancy, and if you google “running… Read more Everything You Need to Know about Running during Pregnancy + Postpartum →
Have you heard the term “Postnatal Depletion”? It’s fairly new but the condition is not. We all laugh about it and joke around about “Baby Brain”. But it is actually a serious condition that needs to be recognised! Note** “Pregnancy brain” can also be called Baby Brain. However, in this article what I refer to as “baby brain” is the end result of “Pregnancy brain”. Pregnancy Brain is a genuine, measurable phenomenon in which the mother’s brain actually reduces it’s grey matter volume and re-programs itself to be in… Read more 7 Steps to Combat Postnatal Depletion →
If you google “pelvic floor exercise, postpartum exercises”, and so on, you’ll almost always encounter the recommendation that cycling is a safe form of exercise for your pelvic floor. I’ve… Read more Postpartum Exercise – Is cycling really ideal? →
Wow. How quickly this year is flying by! We are halfway through spring already and the fitness industry is really picking up, especially outdoor bootcamps. Speaking of bootcamps, in… Read more Stop Hurting Us! →
When I was pregnant I never doubted that I would be able to breastfeed. My mum and my sister never had any problems and I just kind of… Read more Mamma’s Milk – tips for successful breastfeeding →
Congratulations! If you are reading this you are at least aware of your pelvic floor muscles. You really deserve a pat on the back, because most people are not. (Especially… Read more Pelvic floor weakeners →
Our display at LuluLemon Athletica, Warringah Mall Have you ever been to a Tupperware, Avon, Thermomix or Clothing party? Probably. Most of us have felt obligated to either attend or host one! Well, an Essential Oils workshop or Wellness Event is similar in some ways I guess, but the difference is that the information & products are 1000 times more interesting! (not to mention 100% essential for the physical and emotional health of your whole family!!) you are most definitely not obligated to attend or buy anything. In fact I encourage hosts… Read more What to Expect When You’re Expecting… a Wellness Event →
Real Fitness for Mums 