Foam ankle cuffs ‘change’ the way your muscles contract in water By wearing foam ankle cuffs your water workout increases in intensity as well as strengthening and toning butts, guts and hamstrings. Water workouts have long been considered the gentler...
Exercise during pregnancy As a Fitness Professional who specialises in exercise before (and after) baby is born I often get asked which type of exercise is best during the pregnancy. Here are my three most common questions, and my answer to them. Q1) I want to run...
Supercharge your brain (with exercise) You do not have to look far to discover research and rationale on why we should exercise daily. Articles will refer to the need to keep the body disease free, to manage stress, to improve sleep quality, to have a healthy heart –...
Breast support during exercise In my job as a fitness professional I often see women exercising who clearly look uncomfortable as their breasts move excessively as they exercise. Breasts that are not adequately supported by your bra can result in discomfort for you...
Is baby the tipping point? Exploring neck and shoulder pain I’ve been prescribing exercise for women after they have had baby since 2001 and have found that although the basics of rehabilitating the body remain the same (pelvic floor recruitment, pelvic and core...