If I could remove one phrase from every post natal clients vocab it would be “get my pre baby body back”. “I just want my pre baby body back” it’s the goal that I hear over and over again from my post natal clients. And I get it, trust me. Two kids and an adult …
The short answer is: probably. If you are feeling that you don’t have the same stamina and energy as you did in your 20s and 30s. That’s probably because you don’t. We all know what menopause is. But why don’t we talk about perimenopause so much when it is arguably just as difficult as menopause? …
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Why BMI is irrelevant What is BMI? Short answer? Irrelevant. Long answer..? Bear with me for a short history lesson. BMI (Body Mass Index) is the measure of your height to weight ratio. It was a mathematical theory invented over two hundred years ago by an academic named Adolphe Quetelet. Quetelet was a mathematician, statistician, …
This Blog also published on the Active Truth Website As a female coach who also predominantly trains women, it really bugs me when I hear some coaches say that training women is essentially the same as training ‘small men’. I mean really?? Are we really so oblivious to the differences between men and women that …
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Small group training has evolved over the years. Depending on who is running it, it can actually mean a couple of different things. It is important to note that if everyone in the group is completing the same workout, this is considered to be a group training session and should not be considered ‘Personal Training’. …
Working out with Kids Exercise can be a great time out for anyone. As a parent it can be a great way to unwind and take some time for yourself. But how do you exercise when you have kids around? Top Tip Remember, these workouts are intended as fun family fitness. Don’t worry if not …
Resistance bands are an awesome way to build strength. They are cheap, take up little space and can be used in a number of ways. Is it any wonder I use them in almost every program I write? First of all, where to get them? You can buy resistance bands quite cheaply at Kmart and …
Exercising when pregnant Did you know that it is totally safe to exercise during pregnancy, in fact it is recommended that you exercise and move your body throughout your pregnancy. What about if you are struggling with your fertility? Or you have common conditions like PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, high or low blood pressure, depression, anxiety, …