This approach is all ABOUT adaptable training and movement strategies – telling women to
“LISTEN TO YOUR BODY”
“DO WHAT YOU’VE AWAYS DONE!”
“IF YOU WORKOUT YOU’LL BOUNCE BACK!”
in pregnancy is downright dangerous. No joke. On the other end of the spectrum, Trainers who are making women scared to pick up a dumbbell during pregnancy is not DUTY of CARE. It’s not preparing her for the biggest physical event of her life – BIRTH!
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? →
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? →
Pilates was originally designed to prevent injury and strengthen the bodies of ballet dancers. Since then Pilates has been celebrated as an injury preventing, core strengthening, performance enhancing training tool… Read more Pilates for Mountain Bikers →
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 →
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