For details of the FIT Mama-to-Be Pregnancy Exercise classes in Exeter, click here. Exercise during pregnancy has many benefits, not just to you, but to your unborn baby as well. There’s...
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Considerations whether you wish to continue with your training program in pregnancy or are returning to exercise There sometimes seems to be confusion around exercising in pregnancy. What’s “too much”...
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Have you ever wondered what exercises should be avoided when abdominal separation is present? The best form of exercise for new mums should be postnatal-specific because it focuses on pelvic floor strength and activation of the deep abdominal muscles. These…
I wrote about “Broken Tyre Syndrome” and how to stop sabotaging your fitness goals recently in an email. It seems a lot of us have an all or nothing attitude when it comes to our health. How do we fix…
I’ve been asked by a number of clients to share a few more tips and resources to help them stay on track with their health and fitness goals over the festive season while we break from class. I don’t wish…
In an earlier blog we considered thyroid function testing and results and what to consider. The way in which food can affect thyroid health is a HUGE topic – too large to do justice to it in a single blog post. However,…
What’s going on with my thyroid? You’ve been feeling a little “off” of late. In fact, if you admit to yourself, you’ve been feeling “off” for some time, but you thought that’s just because you’ve been busy at work for what…
When it comes to women’s heart health, there’s no way to sugar coat this one, but I hope that if you know you need to do something about your current health, you won’t bury your head in the sand, and…
If you’ve ever experienced lower back pain, you’ll know that it can feel like a deep-seated pain that you just can’t put your finger on where exactly to treat. It may feel worse after sitting down or driving for any length…
According to the British Dietetic Association, on average, people gain weight (between 1lb-5lb) over the Christmas period. You could be tucking away around 6,000 calories (versus the daily guideline amount of 2,000 calories for women and 2,500 calories for men) on Christmas…