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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 …
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 …
take a deep breath
I wanted to talk about breathing this week. For something that should happen automatically, it's often the hardest thing to get right! Most beginners starting off with Pilates struggle with the breathing. It's ok not to get it, as long as you breathe! But if you do get it, it is integral to proper form, pelvic floor health, core strength and general well being.
One of the reasons people feel so relaxed in Pilates classes is because of the focus on thoracic (or rib cage) breathing. Day to day we …
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