Tag: Surrey Personal Trainer
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How to get back into exercise after you’ve had a baby

So, how do you get back into exercise after you’ve had a baby? Now, it’s not something I’m rushing back to do as I know I need to listen to my body. (I’m 8 days post partum as I write this and I’ve not yet been on a walk!) But, it’s something I’ve been…
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Pregnancy Must-Haves

Everything you need to make it through pregnancy! If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past 34 weeks is that pregnancy is HARD! However, there are plenty of things to take the edge off, so here are a few things that have got me through so far… Wild Nutrition pregnancy supplements as they have…
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How do I train my core during pregnancy?

I get asked about this a lot. There’s the old advice of avoid doing sit-ups. But why? And what should you really be doing? In short, sit ups work your external abdominal muscles, your 6 pack muscles. These do not really serve you during pregnancy as you want to allow your body to let your…
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How To Feel Great During Pregnancy

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How To Exercise in the First Trimester

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The Pregnancy Diaries: First Trimester

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Lifting Weights During Pregnancy

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Exercise Your Pelvic Floor

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