More women are now becoming pregnant either overweight or obese causing numerous problems to mother and baby. There is no mystery exercise or diet to get you back in shape or make you lose your
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Strength and endurance training is by far the best when pregnant. Whole body strength is important – it generates “muscle memory” which dramatically speeds up the process of getting back into shape after
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I have always advocated women keeping fit and healthy before having a baby. This is very important for many reasons, there are many health problems associated with maternal obesity and these can cause problems conceiving so changing lifestyle and becoming
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Working and strengthening the back pre-pregnancy WILL greatly reduce lower back fatigue and pain. It will prepare you for the added stress of carrying baby whilst performing everyday chores. Bad habits with lifting and carrying cause multiple back problems. Taking
Read more →Working the legs pre-pregnancy is vital. It will give greater stability and decrease the risk of falls enabling you to be more active during your pregnancy. How can you tone the legs? It takes hard work and
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Working the abdominals pre-pregnancy decreases the time it takes to get the abdominal tone back hugely after baby is born. This is due to “muscle memory” and is a technique that has been used successfully for many years, e.g. sports
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Working the arms pre pregnancy, along with a sensible diet, gives you that “toned” look you’ve always admired. It will also greatly enhance your strength and endurance for when you are in the latter stages of pregnancy and come to
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In 2012 it is both upsetting and frightening just how fast the incidence of childhood obesity is increasing. Is is primarily due to a lack in activity together with poor nutrition. We seem to have let our kids eat endless
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As a mother and leading fitness consultant, I am all too aware of the challenges and concerns faced by women when it comes to balancing pregnancy, motherhood and fitness. Many women are concerned about
Read more →Perform 1 set of 15 repetitions per exercise. Face a wall with your hands slightly placed on the wall. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder width apart. With the feet slightly pointing outwards squat down insuring
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