5 Things Every Woman Must Know About the Menopause
In this blog, I’m joined by Christien Bird, physiotherapist and owner of the White Hart Clinic in Barnes. I’ve collaborated with Christien & her team for several years and I know my clients are in safe hands when they go for their appointment, be that a pregnancy pelvic floor check, postnatal return to strength or […]
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 […]
Why Every Mum Should be Cross-Training
Last November I ran a 10k in 53 minutes with minimal running under my belt. I had a good level of general fitness but I had only run a couple of 5k before race day so I wasn’t sure how I was going to fare on the day. As you can imagine, I was pretty […]
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 […]
Will I Ever have a Bladder of Steel again?
Last month I talked about diastasis recti (DR) and this month it’s time for the closely connected pelvic floor; these are the two most common postnatal topics I get asked about. From, do I have to do Kegels every day to, will I ever be able to do high-impact exercise without risking a leak? I […]
Once Postnatal, Always Postnatal?
This is a question I ponder regularly. I think it’s safe to say that you cannot change what your body has been through. However, I strongly believe that you can come back stronger than before – different for sure – but maybe even better than before! I also think it’s possible to become more mindful […]
Ten Benefits of Buggyfit for Expectant and New Mums
Most of us know that exercise is important for a myriad of health reasons – physical as well as mental. But are there specific reasons why exercise (such as Buggyfit group classes) can be helpful for pregnant women and postnatal mums? Absolutely! Read on to learn more. 1.IMPROVE WELL-BEING & REDUCE PHYSICAL PAIN: Moving your […]