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Exercising during your first trimester
Here are my top 5 tips for exercising safely in your first trimester: IVF / HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY If you’re going through IVF or having a...
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Jun 25, 20222 min read
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My top 4 prenatal core exercises
Many pregnant women get scared to do core exercises during their pregnancy as there’s a lot of misinformation out there that doing so...
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Jun 19, 20211 min read
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Inhale / Exhale!
When exercising, the usual way fit pros cue our clients to breathe is to ‘exhale on exertion’ which means breathing out on the hardest...
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Jun 19, 20211 min read
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My number 1 toilet tip!
Apologies if this subject is a little TMI! Watch this video to find out my number 1 tip when going for a number 2, whether you or...
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Jun 19, 20211 min read
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Removing barriers to exercise
Happy February! We've made it through January, hooray! And we are creeping slowly towards spring and hopefully seeing some of the...
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Feb 7, 20212 min read
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Running during pregnancy
Prenatal ladies, if you’re wondering about whether to continue running now that you’re pregnant then have a watch of this video to find...
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Feb 7, 20211 min read
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All about the glutes
Strong glutes are important at any time of your life but particularly when you are pregnant or after having had your baby. Lower back...
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Feb 7, 20212 min read
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Pros and cons of postpartum abdominal wrapping
Postpartum abdominal wrapping is a bit of a controversial topic in the fitness and rehab world. There are two varying opinions:- 1. Some...
anyarussellfitness
Feb 7, 20211 min read
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Pelvic floor muscles and how to work them
Ah the pelvic floor. I may just be speaking for myself but I think the majority of us hadn’t really given our pelvic floor much thought...
anyarussellfitness
Feb 7, 20213 min read
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C Sections - what I wish I'd known
I ended up having to have a planned C section for my second baby. It was obviously a completely different experience compared to having a...
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Feb 7, 20212 min read
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Supine exercises during pregnancy
From the second trimester you may feel light headed, tingling in the legs or general discomfort when you lie on your back. This is due to...
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Feb 7, 20211 min read
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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...
anyarussellfitness
Dec 11, 20201 min read
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Best prenatal exercises
I often get asked what are the best exercises to do when you’re pregnant. Unfortunately there is not one straight forward answer! To...
anyarussellfitness
Dec 11, 20202 min read
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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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Nov 16, 20201 min read
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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...
anyarussellfitness
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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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...
anyarussellfitness
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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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...
anyarussellfitness
Oct 23, 20202 min read
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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....
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Oct 23, 20201 min read
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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...
anyarussellfitness
Oct 11, 20201 min read
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Postpartum Nutrition
After having a baby, maintaining a nutritious diet that includes lean protein, whole grains, fresh produce & of course water, is vital...
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Oct 10, 20201 min read
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