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 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...
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 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...
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 benefi...
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 4, 20202 minPostnatal A-Z: C for CoreMany mums want help 'fixing' their core. But what does this actually mean? And what muscles are we talking about? The core is made up of ...
CarolineMay 31, 20202 minVideoing yourself to improve form and techniqueDo you ever video yourself while exercising and watch the replay? I've done this a few times while horse riding (specifically showjumping...
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 23, 20202 minWhen did you last use a foam roller?I have a love-hate relationship with the foam roller which is why I keep coming back for more 😀 I recently advised one of my mums to use...
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 ref...