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Embracing the Journey: Navigating the Changes in Your Body During the 3rd Trimester Feb 21, 2024

As you enter the final stretch of your pregnancy, the 3rd trimester brings a myriad of changes to your body. While the anticipation of meeting your little one grows, so does the list of physical transformations. In this blog post, we'll explore the various changes you may experience during the...

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A Guide to Overcoming Exercise Challenges During Pregnancy and Post-Natal Period Feb 15, 2024

 

Embarking on the journey of motherhood brings about numerous changes, both physically and emotionally. For many women, finding the time and motivation to exercise during pregnancy and the post-natal period can be a daunting task, with various barriers standing in the way. In this blog...

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Activewear for Pregnant and Post Natal Women Feb 12, 2024

We all know how important it is to stay active throughout our pregnancy, but what happens when our bodies change and our bumps grow, what do we wear? I think this is one of the most commonly asked questions I get asked and now I have been through it twice I feel I can make some great...

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Gentle Postpartum Exercises: Nurturing Your Body Before the 6-Week Checkup Feb 09, 2024

We have all heard it a million times - you can’t exercise until at least 6 weeks post partum - but it doesn’t actually mean you are forbidden from moving, there are lots of gentle things you can do before the magical 6 week mark. 

Whilst your body deserves and actually needs a...

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How to keep costs down when having a baby? Jan 23, 2024

If you watch the news, listen to the radio, or open social media, it won’t be long before you are reminded that life is becoming more expensive. With the cost of goods going up, it could be a scary time to bring another little human into the world. But don’t panic - with some careful...

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Changes in Your Body During the 2nd Trimester Jan 12, 2024

I am currently 22 weeks pregnant and my body is changing in all sorts of ways, and even though this is the third time I’m doing this it never fails to both amaze and exhaust me. 

I would be lying if I said I loved my pregnant body everyday, there are definitely days where I struggle...

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How To Choose the Right Weights in the Gym Jan 05, 2024

It’s a question we get asked a lot - and it's a great question. Picking the right weight is important - it will avoid injury and ensure progress with your training. But the right weight is different for each and every one of us. Much of it is trial and error in the first instance but...

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Exercise in the First Trimester: A Healthy Start to Pregnancy Nov 16, 2023

 

The first trimester of pregnancy is a time of profound changes for both your body and your life. It's also a critical time to establish healthy habits that will support you throughout your pregnancy journey. One of the most important habits you can develop is regular exercise. 

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Pelvic Girdle Pain - The Causes, Symptons and Treatment Oct 27, 2023

Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) can be a real game-changer during pregnancy, affecting around 1 in 5 women. It often makes its debut in the second or third trimester, and if you've experienced it before, you're no stranger to the wincing and day-to-day struggles it brings. I personally had my bouts with...

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HOTEL OR VILLA? - Your guide to choosing the right holiday with little ones Sep 28, 2023

This is a question that we just didn’t know the answer to before we tried both, we um’d and ah’d  so much as it seemed there were pros and cons to each. So now that we have experienced one of each I can share my thoughts with you and hopefully help you to make your...

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ESSENTIAL WORKOUT EQUIPMENT - All you need to get started Aug 25, 2023

In order to get ourselves into the right headspace to exercise we need to eliminate the excuses we give ourselves. I don’t have time, I don’t have the space and one I always here which is I don’t have the right equipment. So I thought today I would give you a run down of the...

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TOP 5 EXERCISES FOR PREGNANCY Aug 15, 2023

While there isn’t a set list of exactly which exercises you need to do to stay strong and fit during pregnancy there are a few that could perhaps be more beneficial to you and I wanted to go through them with you.

 

SQUAT

This exercise may sound like it just works your legs...

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