Being pregnant is a beautiful journey, and you want to be at your best to keep you and the baby healthy. There is so much to keep in mind when taking care of your body including how and when to exercise. Pregnancy causes nausea, headaches, back pain and swollen ankles, making movement in general extremely tough. However, staying active is the best way to ensure you are feeling your best and diminish unpleasant symptoms. Gentle exercises are key to ensure you’re getting your blood flowing and strengthening your muscles. Continue reading “5 Exercises To Do While Pregnant”
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The Real Way To Lose Weight
If you are struggling to try and lose weight as quickly as you can, then you might well have already tried a number of methods to do so. The truth is that losing weight is mostly about the attitude you have, and much less to do with what you actually do. As long as you approach it in a way which says that you are going to succeed, you will find that you are much more likely to succeed. Of course, it is still helpful to look into the various options that you might have for how to actually lose weight in a decent amount of time. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the really good ways to lose weight. Continue reading “The Real Way To Lose Weight”
Why Wait For New Year To Have Fun With Fitness?
Every year seems to get faster, and this year has been no different; you’ll already be in the swing of autumn, and winter isn’t far off at all (time to start thinking about all the festive stuff). Hopefully, you’re embracing the cosy nights inside, tucking into seasonal stews, and your scented candle supply is being put to good use. However, for many, the colder weather leads to far less inclination to keep up their fitness and exercise. If you had a routine during the summer; it’s probably come to an end, just like the warmer weather did. Continue reading “Why Wait For New Year To Have Fun With Fitness?”
Why Exercise During Pregnancy Is Important
Gone are the days of taking it easy, sitting back with your feet up and eating for two… New research shows that none of this is good for either Mother or baby. I probably did way too much of all of this during my first pregnancy which led to weight gain and a longer recovery from my emergency c-section. I found that my lack of strength really had a knock on effect on my energy levels, on my core returning to its original state and I was at the heaviest I had ever been. It took me around a year to feel able to return to exercise after an unsuccessful attempt at 6 months which would lead to severe abdominal pain after each class for a few days after. I just wasn’t ready. Continue reading “Why Exercise During Pregnancy Is Important”
SpeedBump Maternity Activewear Review
Staying fit and healthy during this pregnancy was something I had decided upon even before I fell with this little guy. I wouldn’t say that my first pregnancy was unhealthy but I wasn’t partaking in any exercise classes and I really did use being pregnant as an excuse to take things easy. This all changed after he was born and I have been actively going to workout classes since Jake was about a year old so my fitness and strength have both increased in the last 3 years. This has meant that since finding out I was expecting with baby number 2 I haven’t had to alter my usual workouts of using kettlebells, Barbells, Bulgarian bags, TRX and other activities within my HIIT classes because my body is used to the level I have been working at. However, as my shape began to Continue reading “SpeedBump Maternity Activewear Review”
Inspirational Stories Week Seven: Just Average Jen- weight loss journey
Inspirational stories: Many of us have them but may not even realise how important they truly are or are too modest to shout it from the roof-tops. Successes should be shared and enjoyed, especially when certain hurdles or obstacles have had to be overcome to get there. Your story could help others reach their full potential. For this reason, I wanted to find some truly inspiring people who have a story that needs to be told. Each week I will bring you a different story with a different angle but one that you will just have to read.
This week Jen Mellor talks about her amazing weight loss journey and how she achieved her healthier weight and lifestyle.
I first remember thinking I was fat when I was about 7 years old, looking back I was actually pretty average Continue reading “Inspirational Stories Week Seven: Just Average Jen- weight loss journey”