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 […]
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 […]
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 […]