I did a workshop today for a mom group and ask the usual question: “What is your interpretation of your core?” and everyone said “abs” and a few threw in “back”. Good on them and that’s about half right. However, there are two crucial missing parts; the diaphragm and the pelvic floor. Use them all together efficiently and you have optimal core “function”. read more »
It’s difficult for some to practice the term “calories in - calories out” when it comes to weight loss. And it seems that the same is true for people to have to eat more when it come to breastfeeding, especially when they are also trying to return to their pre-pregnancy weight. read more »
So we’re into week 4 of the new year and the resolutions, goals and plans are in full swing. The gyms are packed (at 6am I might add!!) and everyone’s on a mission to lose weight and get fit. read more »
Other personal trainers can totally relate to me. “Can you give me a butt?” or “How can I look like you?”. Really???? Now it’s all good to have goals and aspirations but unless you’re ready to work hard and I mean REALLY HARD, there’s a good chance you are going to keep the butt you have and remain looking like yourself, only better. read more »
Well it’s the new year! Isn’t this the time when you’re supposed to make all those resolutions about health, wealth and anything else you desire? read more »
So now that it’s officially the “holiday season” you may be panicking about or have already started to slip into an abyss of early holiday cheer, parties, and indulgences. Whether you’re expecting or a new mom it can be really hard to maintain some discipline and routine over the holidays. read more »
Mummy Tummy is a term every mom on the planet can relate to after they have had a child. Now I’, not talking about muffin top or “the shelf”, I mean the pooch, ball that sticks out right around or under your belly button and just continues to get bigger throughout the day? Yeh that. read more »
A while back, I spoke to a colleague who I connected with on Twitter who specializes in fitness for kids. Personally, needing someone to specialize in something that should come so natural seems outrageous. However, seeing as this is supposed to be the first generation whereby parents are going to out-live their kids due to childhood obesity, clearly it’s an area that needs a lot of help. read more »
Although doctors, midwives and other care givers have finally come to terms with the benefits of exercise and pregnancy and are actually prescribing exercise, many women still get mixed messages when it comes down to it. read more »
Women know that once you become pregnant, you are going to feel some changes, physically, and modifications will eventually need to be taken. However, not all those changes have to be converted into pain as so many of us are led to believe. read more »
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