Should Pregnant Women Lift Weights?
We know it’s important to exercise during pregnancy, but can you lift weights when you’re pregnant? Or is it too much for your body to add weight when you’re already carrying around a weight of your own? This is a question I come across quite a bit in my group...
Wearing Tubigrip during or after Pregnancy
Tubigrip is a compression garment that can be worn on your tummy either during pregnancy, or after you have had your baby. It is of most benefit when you are active, either carrying out day to day tasks or walking, and should be removed overnight or if you sleep...
Exercising with your Menstrual Cycle
If you are a woman who has a menstrual cycle, have you ever noticed or considered that the type of exercise your body craves varies through the month? Last week, I pulled the pin on TWO gym classes - one of my main forms of exercise during the week! I love these...
3 reasons you should practise breathing
Breathing. We do it every day, multiple times a day in fact… so why should we practise something that comes naturally to us? Surely we just instinctively know how to breathe, right? Well the truth is, certain events in our lives such as pregnancy & birth, injuries...
I’ve had a baby. When can I start running again?
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I used to get so jealous whenever I would see someone running! It’s not that I was a big runner before pregnancy, but for some reason watching someone do something that I couldn’t turned me into…well, an angry 3 year old....
Understanding and Managing Anxiety
*GUEST POST* This article has been written by Imogen Furner for GLOW Physio. Imogen is a Registered Psychologist based on the Gold Coast Anxiety... it is unfortunately a buzz word at the moment. Not the kind of buzz word we were hoping for I’m guessing! Anxiety may be...
Exercise in Pregnancy – What is Safe and What You Should Avoid
The word has spread that exercising during pregnancy is not only safe but beneficial for both mum and bub. This is great news! Many of us know exercising in pregnancy keeps us fit and stops us from putting on more weight than we need to, but the research tells us that...
Micro-breaks – my top tip for desk workers!
I harp on about this a lot! Especially to anyone I treat for pain aggravated by desk/computer work! #sorrynotsorry Microbreaks are tiny little breaks you take regularly throughout the day to mix up your position/posture. They can be very short (even 30seconds can...
What is TENS and how can it help in labour?
I clearly remember a point in my first pregnancy when I looked down at my growing belly and had a sudden (and quite shocking) realisation that I was only going to get bigger and that this baby had to come out somehow! I know this sounds crazy, especially for a woman...
When should I see a Physio after Birth?
This is a common question I get asked by the clients I see for group exercise or Physio during pregnancy. It seems many think they need to wait to see a physio until 6 weeks after birth or when they get the ‘all clear’ from their doctor (I’ll save my thoughts on the...
Mastitis – 3 Myths and how you can Manage it Better
Did you know up to 1 in 3 women suffer from mastitis at some stage in their breastfeeding journey? If you have not suffered from mastitis yourself, you most likely know someone who has, which means you also know how awful it can be! Often women have pain, feel unwell...
3 Exercises to Prepare Your Body for Birth
Late-stage pregnancy is such a unique time for many women. Discomfort is starting to set in (for some much earlier than others!) and there is often this weird tug of war between the you who is just sick of being pregnant and the you who is nervous and maybe a bit...
7 Myths about Rectus Diastasis (Abdominal Separation)
Abdominal muscle separation or 'Rectus Diastasis' is such a HOT topic at the moment! When I started seeing women in hospital after having babies almost 15 years ago, most had never heard of rectus diastasis, or even the pelvic floor for that matter! So I love the fact...
3 tips for better pram pushing
Heading out for a walk with the pram is such a great option for new mums to get active again. I loved walking after having babies because it got me outside in the fresh air, would often coincide with a baby nap (win-win!) and could actually be a pretty great...
5 tips for a New Year’s resolution you will actually achieve!
What is it about the 1st of January that gets us all so motivated? Why does it take a New Year for us to think big, plan and hope for better things ahead? And how do we keep the momentum going as the months tick by? Well, I’m no expert. I can be the queen of...
Am I squatting properly?
You have probably done (or at least seen) squats as an exercise, maybe in a gym or fitness session. It’s such a great exercise because it can be done anywhere, it doesn’t require a lot of equipment, it gives you a good thigh and butt burn and it gets your heart rate...
What exactly is the pelvic floor and how do I keep mine strong?
As women, most of us know we HAVE a pelvic floor (men do too by the way ;-)). Some of us even know vaguely where it is. But most women I meet aren't 100% sure how to activate the muscles or how to best look after them. So let me shed some light on it! What is the...
Can I improve my posture?
You might understand that standing and sitting with good posture is something you should strive to do...but do you know why? Good posture can not only limit the strain on your joints, ligaments and muscles, but it can also make you appear taller, stronger and more...
Is your pregnancy a pain in the butt?
The process of a growing a human inside you can cause many weird and wonderful things to happen to your body. Increased weight, a change in your posture and some pretty significant hormonal changes can mean that a few twinges here and there are to be expected. One...
Thongs or Sandals – is there any difference?
I LOVE summer living by the beach. It brings with it so many wonderful things - more sunshine to enjoy, warmer water for early morning swims and ripe mangoes! It also brings out an Australian icon we like to call thongs (much to the embarrassment of our northern...