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 […]
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 […]
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 Tips for Mums who are Feeling Low
This week in class we talked about looking after ourselves as new mums – asking for help, going to bed early, not trying to do it all. One thing that I found hard when suffering from postnatal depression was the English attitude of “keep calm and carry on”. Put a lid on your feelings. Smile […]