Fertility and exercise; ever the complicated relationship. How much exercise actually helps or hinders your chances of falling pregnant. Finding the right balance is not always easy and bringing the subject to the forefront of my mind still triggers raw emotions for me. The other day “I will wait for
If all you’ve known is to get up and go when it comes to fitness, suddenly having a baby dependent on you can take some getting used to. Breastfeeding adds another level of complication, whether it’s boob holding in energetic moves, grappling with escaping and absorbed breast pads, expressing or
One of the main barriers for women seems to be body image. There is a misconception that strength training will lead to a bulked up frame, when the reality is that women have much lower levels of testosterone than men so it is actually much harder for women to bulk
My 220 Article Published August 2022 – How do you fit in exercise when you have a job and childcare responsibilities and why are women more likely to sacrifice it.
My 220 Article Published July 2022 – Does exercise help or hinder your sex drive and ways to give it a bit of a boost. View 220 online article.
Can’t express how long I have wanted to say those words. So excited to be back doing what I love, delivering fun, diverse, welcoming, family inclusive, and of course challenging classes. All venues will be regularly cleaned, hand sanitisers and antibacterial/antiviral wipes will be provided, and all equipment wiped down
I’ve handpicked a few of my favourite antenatal exercises which I did at home during my own pregnancy and also now incorporate into my pregnancy fitness classes. The advantage being that you can do these in the comfort of your own home and in your own time.
Keeping fit during pregnancy is about your own personal wellbeing and the positive effects that it can also have on the baby as a result.
In my classes, I always maintain it’s very important to focus on tightening the pelvic floor and ab muscles first and foremost post birth.
You can even end up stronger and fitter than you were before having children, just have patience.
