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 ...
CarolineJan 52 minCultivating a spiritual practice to get you through lockdownWhat do you do when things are outside of your control? Watch Netflix? Eat a box of chocolates? Drink a little bit too much red wine? I d...
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 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 ...
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 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...
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...
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...