CarolineFeb 82 minDo you strength train?I never used to. For a long time, I was into running and yoga and it's only been in recent years that I've appreciated the benefits of ad...
CarolineFeb 12 minWhat counts as cardio?Most people know that cardio is good for them but they don't always know what counts as cardio. If you're a seasoned runner or cyclist, y...
CarolineJan 252 minWhy 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...
CarolineJan 173 minWill I ever have a bladder of steel again?Last week I talked about diastasis recti and this week it's time for the closely connected pelvic floor; these are the two most common po...
CarolineJan 111 minMy tops tips to get through lockdown for working mums1. Get up before the kids and do something nice for yourself (eg meditate, have a cup of nourishing tea, read your favourite book) 2. Go ...
CarolineDec 10, 20201 minMaking exercise fun!If you watch how children play, they move their bodies A LOT - they climb, jump and skip with ease. As adults, many of us have lost this ...
CarolineDec 7, 20201 minAbs and glutesExercises on all fours are great as gravity means that you have to properly engage your deeper abdominals (transversus abdominis) to stab...
CarolineNov 21, 20202 minWhen it comes to exercise, little & often does itWe are (hopefully!) more than half-way through this second lockdown. I hope you are doing ok and finding some time to move your body ever...
CarolineOct 17, 20202 minOnce 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 strong...
CarolineOct 4, 20202 minAre you a new mum who wants to go for a run? Read this firstI hope you've been able to embrace the outdoors this past week, despite the heavy downpours! I often find that going for a walk in the wo...
CarolineSep 27, 20202 minEmbracing outdoor exerciseThis past week National Fitness Day took place in England. But as we say goodbye to the gorgeous Indian summer of late, you might find it...
CarolineSep 20, 20202 minThe benefits of cross-trainingDo you cross-train or do you prefer to stick to the same exercise week after week? Some of you are past the 6-9 months postnatal phase wh...
CarolineSep 2, 20201 minNew to Buggyfit? Here is what to expectIf you have recently had a baby, you may be noticing some changes in your body including some aches and pains from feeding, lifting and c...
CarolineSep 1, 20201 minHappy 1st birthday Buggyfit Chiswick!Today is the 1-year anniversary of Buggyfit Chiswick! After changing careers and re-training as a personal trainer and pre- and postnatal...
CarolineJul 14, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: Z for ZoomMy Postnatal A-Z concludes today with Z for Zoom. I know there are other good systems out there but I definitely feel that Zoom made the ...
CarolineJul 9, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: X for X-rayToday's Postnatal A-Z letter is X for X-ray. You may wonder why I've included this in here as I had so many other options starting with X...
CarolineJun 25, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: R for RelaxinIn today's Postnatal A-Z I was tempted to just write Rest for the letter R as that is what I think we should all be doing in this heat! �...
CarolineJun 24, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: P for PilatesMy Postnatal A-Z continues today with P for Pilates. I write this from the point of view of a postnatal fitness specialist. What I really...
CarolineJun 22, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: O for Opening the chestHello sunny Monday and welcome back to my Postnatal A-Z which today covers O as in Opening the chest. Following on from my neck release v...
CarolineJun 18, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: M for Massaging your C-section scarToday's letter in my Postnatal A-Z is M for Massaging your C-section scar. I wanted to include this in here as it's come up a few times i...