Around 1 in every 2 women experience lower back pain during their pregnancy! Most women just accept this as another annoying symptom of pregnancy that is out of their control. The other misconception is that rest is the best treatment for...
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by Alex Gleeson | Jul 18, 2019 | Workout
First of all, what exactly IS cardio?? Cardiovascular fitness or more commonly known as ‘cardio’ refers to any exercise that increases your heart rate and breathing. Some examples of cardio include walking, swimming or bike riding....
READ MOREShould I Be Doing Abdominal Exercises While Pregnant?
by Alex Gleeson | Apr 20, 2019 | Workout
And the answer is…. Yes AND No! Confusing right? So basically there are things that you absolutely should avoid after about week 18. And these are your traditional sit ups and crunches as well as planking. BUT you definitely should...
READ MORECan I do strength training while pregnant?
by Alex Gleeson | Mar 27, 2019 | Workout
First of all,I think it is important to define what strength training actually is First thoughts for many relate to big buff blokes pumping weights in a gym. Yes, this is strength training but it is certainly not the only way to build...
READ MOREIs It Safe To Exercise During Pregnancy?
by Alex Gleeson | Feb 25, 2019 | Workout
The answer is YES. As long as you have a healthy uncomplicated pregnancy, it is now recommended for women to have a regular exercise routine throughout their pregnancy. This is even true if you have never exercised before in your life!The...
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