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 […]
Is Too much Cortisol to Blame?
-Are you eating well and exercising three times a week but still not seeing any positive changes? -Perhaps you’ve got stubborn fat around your lower tummy? -Maybe you’re not getting stronger despite increasing the weights in your regular strength session? -Or perhaps each run feels slower than the previous one? If this sounds like you, […]
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 […]
My Diastasis Recti and Hernia Repair Journey – one year on
A year ago I had my third umbilical hernia surgery along with diastasis recti repair. The latter involves stitching together the most superficial layer of abs (which are usually connected with a bit of fascia). I thought it might be helpful to others to document my journey so far. Unfortunately my first two hernia surgeries […]
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 […]
Why on Earth Would you Spend Money on a Personal Trainer?
Plenty of people ask this question so I thought it would be interesting to dive deeper to see when and why it might be worth it. PERSON A: Used to be active and fit but a sedentary desk job and no exercise has left them with a few kilos too many, several postural issues and […]
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 […]