Archive For The “Post-natal” Category
Improving your postnatal fitness, or even starting to exercise after pregnancy is at the forefront of many women’s minds, although it is heavily advised and a must if you want to fit into those pre-pregnancy jeans it is important not too rush things! Returning to your pre-pregnancy body as quickly as some celebrities do just [...]
For decades mums have used running as a way to help regain their pre-pregnancy figure after giving birth and it’s easy to see why. Running requires a minimal amount of kit, it’s free and so convenient why wouldn’t you squeeze in 20-minute run when you have a little spare time. However, new mums need to [...]
It is very common for pregnant women to experience back pain both during and after pregnancy, many women think it is often their back that is actually the problem when in fact most of the time their back is rather the symptom than the cause. Postnatal exercise needs to have a focus on addressing the [...]
Reclaiming your body after nine months of pregnancy can be a mental and physical challenge. When can I exercise again? Whether your goal is getting into your favourite pair of jeans, retraining your pelvic floor or strengthening your body for the tasks that lay ahead, many women are eager to get back into regular exercise after giving [...]
For a new mum losing the so called “baby weight” can be hard enough at the best of times without having to account for all those mince pies, chocolates and glasses of wine that were consumed over the festive period! Fitness4Mum is here to lend a helping hand. Aren’t sit- ups the best way to [...]
Postural imbalances are very common within society today, everyone is susceptible to them, mainly being exposed to them through bad habits they adopt in everyday life, examples can be seen everywhere we look. Office workers commonly experience such through persistent slouching at their desk, straining to look up at the computer, to people who work [...]
A primary concern for a lot of women once they have given birth tends to be getting rid of the so called “baby weight”, but reclaiming your body after nine months of pregnancy can be a mental and physical challenge. In this article we aim to give some tips or ideas that you can incorporate [...]
Pre and Post natal exercise has received an increasing amount of attention over recent decades and its benefits can no longer be ignored. Previously due to a lack of information and scientific data in the area, society held the restrictive view the pregnancy was a time for women to cease all physical activity and wrap themselves in cotton wool almost. As a result many myths were formed, however as the decades have progressed numerous governing bodies have produced guidelines, recommendations and research dispelling the early myths and doubters.
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