CarolineMay 261 minAre you suffering from postnatal depletion?A few years ago, I came across an article titled '10 years of postnatal depletion'. It was an eye-opener and it made a lot of sense but I...
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,...
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...
CarolineJan 103 minHow do I heal a diastasis recti?I hope everyone is coping well at the moment and have been able to at least enjoy the cold, sunny mornings we've been having. As I'm not...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 12, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: I for Involuntary leakage (aka pelvic floor)Most mums know what it feels like to have an unintended leak. Whether you had a vaginal or C-section delivery, the pelvic floor muscles...
CarolineJun 10, 20201 minPostnatal A-Z: G for GlutesMy postnatal A-Z continues today with G for Glutes. Glutes are important muscles in the body for many reasons and they become even more...
CarolineMay 28, 20201 minIs TRX Pilates on steroids?!TRX Training UK are currently doing a FREE online suspension training course. If you are a personal trainer (or physio/osteopath) looking...
CarolineMay 27, 20201 minIt's time to take a break“I can’t recommend Caroline and her sessions enough. I began them approximately three months after my second child, and really wish I’d...
CarolineMar 18, 20202 minGaining a new perspectiveHanging out... Gaining a new perspective... Surrendering and listening to my body... Last autumn, I took some time out (in Ibiza) to...
