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...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 10, 20204 minWorld Mental Health Day 2020* Updated on 21 November with more detailed information and suggestions. * This week in class we talked about looking after ourselves as ...
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 8, 20201 minFood is medicine!Rehab starts with... good breathing, sleep/rest and good nutrition! As I’m recovering from my recent surgery, I thought it would be helpf...
CarolineSep 6, 20202 minThird round of umbilical repair plus DR surgerySo here I go again - my third umbilical hernia repair surgery in nine months, with the addition of diastasis recti (DR) repair this time....
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...
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...
CarolineJul 8, 20201 minPostnatal A-Z: W for Wow moments!I I am coming up to the last few letters of my Postnatal A-Z. I would like to dedicate W to Wow moments. It’s so important to be thankful...
CarolineJul 8, 20201 minPostnatal A-Z: V for It takes a VillageToday's Postnatal A-Z covers V for It takes a Village. I love this African proverb and it also makes me think of elephants and their beau...
CarolineJul 2, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: Understanding your (pre- & postnatal) bodyIn today’s Postnatal A-Z I cover the letter U for Understanding your (pre- and postnatal) body. With understanding and knowledge comes pow...
CarolineJun 30, 20201 minPostnatal A-Z: T for ThankfulToday's Postnatal A-Z is T for Thankful. My oldest daughter wanted me to write Treat for T but I think we can combine the two, as being t...
CarolineJun 29, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: S for SleepMy Postnatal A-Z is back today with S for Sleep! Who here gets enough good-quality sleep each night? Even before babies, I would be prett...
CarolineJun 24, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: Q for Quest for ControlMy Postnatal A-Z continues with Q. Not an easy letter to write about but I wanted to write about ‘control’ at some point so here is Quest...
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...