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Dec 11, 2020
1 min

Antenatal classes

I signed up to do an NCT course when I was pregnant with my first child. Not really knowing why, but mainly because it’s what everyone se...

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anyarussellfitness

Dec 11, 2020
1 min

Diastasis recti - the gap

The most common question I get asked by postnatal clients who have a diastasis recti (separation of the rectus abdominis, the outer '6 pa...

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anyarussellfitness

Dec 11, 2020
1 min

Birth trauma

There is no one thing that defines birth trauma but experiencing a difficult or traumatic childbirth can really affect you. This can rang...

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anyarussellfitness

Dec 11, 2020
1 min

Postnatal HIIT is possible!

Postnatal HIIT fans! If you’ve started exercising again after having a baby but are missing your favourite HIIT workouts as your body isn...

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anyarussellfitness

Nov 16, 2020
1 min

Getting your breathing right

When we're pregnant a lot of us become 'chest breathers' especially towards the end of our pregnancies as the baby is getting bigger and ...

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anyarussellfitness

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

The fourth trimester

Ah the fourth trimester, that 3 month transitional period for mum & baby just after the baby is born. For mums it’s generally a sleep dep...

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anyarussellfitness

Nov 9, 2020
1 min

Pelvic girdle pain

Pelvic girdle pain affects a lot of women in pregnancy and can continue into the postpartum period. PGP can begin anytime during pregnanc...

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Breastfeeding before or after working out?

anyarussellfitness

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

Breastfeeding before or after working out?

For breastfeeding mums it can be a bit of a juggle balancing your workouts with feeding. Some mums can find their babies more fussy when ...

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anyarussellfitness

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

Exercising with a pelvic organ prolapse

After childbirth some women can experience a pelvic organ prolapse (POP) which is when there isn’t enough support for the internal pelvic...

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anyarussellfitness

Oct 23, 2020
2 min

How to practice 'self care'

When you hear the words ‘self care’ the first things you may think of are bubble baths and mani/pedis. Don’t get me wrong, they are very...

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anyarussellfitness

Oct 23, 2020
1 min

My top pre & postnatal core exercise

One of my favourite core exercises that I do regularly myself and also with my PT prenatal and postnatal clients is the Palloff Press. Th...

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anyarussellfitness

Oct 23, 2020
1 min

Do you have 'mum hip'?

Do you stand a lot in a ‘mum hip’ pose? Hip jutted out to the side to create the perfect little ledge for your baby or toddler to sit on?...

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anyarussellfitness

Oct 16, 2020
2 min

How to improve your sleep

Many effects of a lack of sleep, such as feeling down and not working at your best, are well known. But did you know that sleep deprivati...

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Top 10 ways we can look after our mental health

anyarussellfitness

Oct 14, 2020
2 min

Top 10 ways we can look after our mental health

This is such a spot on graphic which I’m sure pretty much all of us mums can relate to. How many times have we answered 'fine' when we we...

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anyarussellfitness

Oct 11, 2020
1 min

Pelvic floor exercises

We know during pregnancy and post birth we’re meant to do our pelvic floor exercises. But for most women they’re something they only reme...

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anyarussellfitness

Oct 11, 2020
1 min

When do you stop being postnatal?

6 weeks after giving birth? 6 months? Maybe a year? Everyone has different opinions but I believe if you’ve had a baby you’re classed as ...

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katie2178

Oct 10, 2020
1 min

Postpartum Nutrition

After having a baby, maintaining a nutritious diet that includes lean protein, whole grains, fresh produce & of course water, is vital fo...

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Postpartum - the early days with a new baby

katie2178

Oct 10, 2020
2 min

Postpartum - the early days with a new baby

The weeks and months after having a baby can be an incredibly isolating time. Statutory paternity leave is only 2 weeks long, so the majo...

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