Helping you stay active before, during and after pregnancy
It is so hard to be an active mum when you are running around after babies and/or toddlers. I only have one and find it hard to find the time. However, because I know how beneficial it is for me and how much better it makes me feel, I make the time. Hopefully some of […]
Squats are in general a great exercise as they target so many muscles. In pregnancy, they are great to help maintaining strength and range of motion in the glutes, hips, core and of most importance the pelvic floor. This is why they are also great for the postnatal period too. They help to strengthen the […]
Exercising during the prenatal phase has many benefits. Some of there include: Reducing risks of hypertension (high blood pressure) Improves sleep and mood Reduces back pain and improves posture May reduce the risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and cesarean delivery Mintaines general fitness and improves cardiovascular fitness The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), […]
The deadlift is a great exercise which can be done throughout pregnancy and into the postnatal phase. It is a compound exercise which means it works a lot of muscles. These include: Glutes Hamstrings Quads Lats Traps Lower back Lots of smaller stabilising muscles especially in stabilising the shoulders during the pull phase And other […]
What is abdominal separation? Diastasis recti, also known as abdominal separation, occurs when the abdominal muscles have to stretch in both width and length. This has to occur to accommodate the growth of your baby. There is connective tissue running down the middle of the abdomen which also helps by expanding. The separation is natural […]
There are so many benefits from taking part in physical activity in the postnatal period, some of which include: Faster postnatal recovery Relieves stress and may reduce the risk of postnatal depression Helps to strengthen and tone abdominal muscles and slow bone loss during lactation Helps with sleep, general mood and energy levels Also helps […]
Breastfeeding can be so overwhelming and there can be a lot of pressure these days to breastfeed. If breastfeeding is not for you then that is absolutely fine and you shouldn’t feel bad for making that decision. The decision is yours to make and you need to do what is best for you and your […]
One way I stayed fit and healthy throughout my pregnancy and beyond was by walking. It is such a simple exercise and can get your heart rate up. Thus ensuring you maintain a good level of fitness throughout your pregnancy and beyond. I used to run a lot and continued running until I was about […]
What are the pelvic floor muscles? Quite often when you are pregnant, you are told to do pelvic floor exercises but no-one really tells you what they are and why it’s important. So hopefully this blog will help you to understand this. What are the pelvic floor muscles? The pelvic floor muscles act as a […]
Before I got pregnant, I worked out a lot. I was doing at least 4 1hr long runs a week and sometimes more; at least half of them were trail runs. I was also doing weights workouts, core work, climbing, cycling etc. Pretty much every holiday my husband and I went on involved hiking and […]