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I got trolled
I've been posting a lot on Facebook recently as I'm trying to raise my profile a bit
And it's obviously working as I'm reaching more people
But with that come people who aren't really a good fit for what I do
This meant that last week I got trolled on one of my videos
It was just a simple video - showing hip circles as a way to ease out your back and hips after sitting for a while
So nothing massively fitness about it and nothing controversial
But this bloke said that if I lost some fat t…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Solutions part 2
Last week we looked at things you can do in your daily life to help prevent POP or worsening symptoms - if you missed that you can read it here
Today we're looking at possible solutions to helping with symptoms.
Kegels
This is the lifting and squeezing of your pelvic floor muscles in isolation. Usually includes a series of lifts, holds and pulses
Advantages:
- easy to fit in
- no equipment required
- can do anywhere, anytime
Disadvantages:
- not everyone does them correctly - may be bear…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Solutions
It's been a while since my first blog about prolapse and a few things have changed since then. So I thought I'd do a couple of updates
There are two ways you can look at helping with POP symptoms - what can you do to prevent things getting worse and what can you do to make things better.
So first we'll look at preventing things getting worse
One of the key things with this is looking at intra abdominal pressure (IAP)
IAP is the pressure within the abdominal cavity and is reliant on the flui…
Is is good to go barefoot?
I had a Balinese-inspired massage last week and the beginning of the ritual was to put a heated eye mask on
I then enjoyed being massaged with small and large bamboo sticks as well as with hands.
Then the time came to roll over...
Weirdly, having an eye mask on made it really difficult for me to turn!
That small dulling of one of my senses affected the rest of my body, especially my proprioception - where I was in space. In the end I had to lift it off my eyes so that I felt safe to move!…
What is the best exercise for a prolapse?
I was asked a few weeks ago for the top exercises someone could do to help a prolapse.
My answers were:
- It depends
- Hypopressives
The thing with prolapse is that it can happen because of so many factors and it's not just about strengthening the pelvic floor.
And even just pelvic floor strength isn't that simple.
The pelvic floor is made up of layers of muscle, going in a variety of directions.
It has links with muscles inside the pelvis and outside the pelvis.
It has connections all…
Pelvic Floor Exercises Mistakes - and how to do it right
Myth #1 - Leaking is inevitable after childbirth, menopause and as you age
But just because it’s common, that doesn’t mean you have to put up with it!
Everything you need to know about exercise in pregnancy
This should cover all the questions I'm normally asked about exercise and pregnancy, but if you have any questions I haven't covered please ask below!
For most women, exercising during pregnancy will be of great benefit. You should always seek the advice of your healthcare provider first, especially if you have a higher risk pregnancy or an underlying health issue. They will then advise you on the type of exercise that is suitable for you.
All the published guidelines and benefits are based …
Start Small, Start Now
Sarah Parker Fitness has just turned twelve and when I started out 12 years ago I certainly didn't envisage where I am now. Especially as I only became a fitness instructor to supplement my acting "career"! But I'd left teaching classes at various gyms to have my first chi…
Dealing with DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
I really expected to be covered in bruises the next day as I could feel them forming but what I didn't expect was just how much I would ache!
This is the known as DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness - and is usually experienced when:
- trying o…
Can you train your abs in early pregnancy?
What do you think? Should you work your abdominals in pregnancy? Or are they a no-go area? And if so, what exercises are appropriate.
When I polled people about this recently I had a varied response but most tended towards yes you should, but gently.
My answer is... it depends.
It depends what you think of as the abdominal muscles.
For most people, it's the ones you can see - the six pack muscles. The guidelines for these muscles (the rectus abdominis) is that there should be no direct …
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