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The Mental Load of Motherhood
Struggling with the mental load of motherhood? Being a mother can be amazing. But it can also be really tough. Juggling kids, relationships, domestic life, career issues or running a business. The mental load of motherhood. It's a lot! If you find your are struggling...
Postnatal Back Pain – what’s the cause?
Postnatal back pain is a very real problem for many women. Pregnancy and childbirth are a natural process, but that doesn't mean they don't take their toll on your body. Alongside dealing with your lovely new bundle of joy, the sleepless nights and recovering from...
Exercise for Trying to Conceive
If you’re trying to conceive. Or considering adding to your family in the future, you may be wondering about the best way to get your body ready for conception and pregnancy. Preparing your body for trying to conceive before you even become pregnant will have many...
Menopause – why exercise is a vital tool
Menopause exercise The perimenopause and menopause journey will be different for every woman. Some will sail through relatively unscathed and others may suffer with symptoms for many years. However, many will experience some of the many menopause symptoms to a greater...
Diastasis Recti – what is it and why should I care?
Diastasis Recti? What is that? Diastasis Recti - or abdominal separation - is a separation of the Rectus Abdominis (the ‘6-pack’ muscles). The separation occurs when the Linea Alba, connective tissue in the front of the belly, becomes stretched. The stretching most...
Virtual personal training
Virtual personal training? When we think of personal training, be that for pregnancy, postnatal, menopause or just general fitness. We think of seeing a personal trainer, physically in the same space as we are. Very few of us consider other options being available for...
Resistance training for postnatal
Resistance training should be a large part of your postnatal exercise plan. But, don't worry! That doesn't mean you have to be one-rep max-ing it down in the weights section with the gym bros... What is Resistance Training? Resistance training is any exercise in which...
Exercises to avoid after baby
Exercises you should probably avoid post-baby and what to do instead! Do you know which exercises to avoid post baby? Maybe you’ve recently had a baby and you feel like you’re beginning to emerge from the bubble you've been in for the weeks post-birth. You’ve been to...
Pre and Post Natal Personal Training – what to expect
Pre and post natal personal training. What should I expect from pre and post natal personal training? It may be the first time you have ever experienced working with a personal trainer. Below are some of the things you can expect from pre and post natal personal...
Postnatal Exercise: The Tortoise and the Hare
Congratulations! You have a wonderful new addition to your family and your life is very different to before. New babies are all-consuming, but as you begin to feel a bit more in control and able to think about something other than that tiny person who has made...