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...
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...
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...
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 10, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: Y for YogaWelcome back to my Postnatal A-Z where today I would like to dedicate Y to Yoga as well as mention some of the poses that are less...
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...
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...
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...
CarolineJun 17, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: L for Lifting correctlyToday's postnatal A-Z is L for Lifting correctly. This may sound obvious but to a new mum who is tired and just wants to do what's best...
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...
CarolineJun 8, 20201 minPostnatal A-Z: E for Exercise to boost your mental healthIf you've been following my posts, you'll know that this is a topic very close to my heart. I have no doubt that one of the reasons I was...
CarolineJun 5, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: D for Diastasis rectiPostnatal A-Z: My previous posts about Breathing and Core lead us nicely onto D for Diastasis recti or abdominal separation. Many mums...
