What should Mums eat to Boost their Immune System?
One of the frustrating things about being a new mum is that you often pick up a cold or two and it can really knock you out, which is not ideal when you’re on 24/7 duty. So what can mums do to support their immune system? Well, we know that sleep is number 1 when it comes […]
How do I Know if my Core Strength is Good Enough?
You may be used to seeing people at the gym pushing out butterfly crunches, mountain climbers and Russian twists and thinking: is that what I should be doing? For me as a non-gym goer, core strength has always been about function. Can I walk on a log in the forest without losing my balance? Am […]
How are You Fuelling your Body?
Growing a baby is a big deal and it uses up an extraordinary amount of energy and nutrients. After going through pregnancy, birth and possibly breastfeeding, a mum’s body is low on calcium, zinc and other vital nutrients and it can take a long time to restore it to optimal levels, especially if you’ve had […]
Top 10 Tips for Postnatal Recovery
One of the questions I get asked the most as a postnatal trainer is how do I regain my abs after having a baby. Many mums hope for an easy answer or are looking for a couple of exercises that will make all the difference. However, it’s much more complicated than that. Nutrition, hormones, sleep […]
Returning to Fitness Post-Baby
A few of my social media followers have asked me for guidance on returning to exercise post-baby. If you’re currently pregnant, there is a lot of work that you can do now, especially on your pelvic floor (more on that in a separate post), to prevent some common issues and/or recover better post-birth. Here is […]
Do You Want to Lose Weight?
I don’t usually talk about losing weight in my blogs or on social media as it’s not my primary focus. My aim is to empower you to be strong and pain-free, and to help you achieve your goals. However, the topic comes up a lot amongst my mums so I wanted to add my two […]
Running for New Mums
I know many mums are keen to return to running after having a baby. Some mums are taking up running for the first time during lock-down as they need to get out of the house and running is an ‘easy’ form of exercise. I’ve been a runner my entire life and love running outside to […]
Follow Your Heart… and Your Body!
Hello, I’m Caroline ❤️ The title of this blog could be ‘follow your heart’ but it could also be ‘follow your body’. Either way, as most of us know, it’s all connected. I am a recently-qualified Personal Trainer who specialises in pre- and postnatal fitness. I am also a mum of two girls and have […]