Posts Tagged ‘pregnancy exercise specialist’
SupaCore scientifically proven to support your CORE
I am often asked about compression support for pregnancy, post birth recovery and motherhood. SupaCore is proudly Australian and has a unique scientifically proven CORETECH™ waistband technology which has developed to into activewear including leggings and shorts that can be worn during pregnancy, sport and exercise – for any level of fitness. Best of all CORETECH™ by SupaCore…
Read MorePregnancy Exercise Cheat Sheet
You can SCREENSHOT or SAVE my Instagram post in the video below or tag a friend on my IG page that needs a quick Pregnancy Exercise Cheat Sheet. Or if you are looking for something more comprehensive, why not also grab my complimentary Pregnancy Exercise Toolkit here What is SAFE and UNSAFE for pregnancy exercise…
Read MoreCan I lie on my back during pregnancy ?
SHOULD I LIE ON MY BACK WHEN EXERCISING? Is a question I am often asked by many pregnant women so let’s look into the current research What the research says …⠀⠀⠀ The latest guidelines released by RANZCOG 2020 state;⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀“Exercises should not be performed lying flat on the back after the first trimester.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ General Guideline: “As…
Read MoreWhy pay for Personal Training ?
“I don’t understand why you are paying someone to personally train you on something you could just do yourself !”These words about “why pay for personal training” came from the mouth of one of my client’s husband, a self-professed DIYer of all the things; from mountain biking and building to laying new wooden floors. And…
Read MoreWhat makes Dahlas’ BFABMETHOD different ?
As fully certified and experienced pregnancy and women’s exercise specialist, my passion is to help all women be the happiest, most fabulous version of themselves. My philosophy is to use exercise as a way to connect better to body rather than just a tool to change it. I provide real solutions, that have helped thousands…
Read MoreAre you consistently inconsistent?
Did you know one of the things that puts us at the greatest risk for injury and can actually HINDER progression and results …inconsistency. This is partly because it creates a mindset and makes us think when I “get back on track” I will have to go “harder” than before as “I skipped a session”…
Read MoreNEUROPLASTICITY – how the mind body connection is important during exercise
Most people don’t know that when they are exercising or moving their bodies, they are also working out their nervous system as well. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to continually change or re-mould just like plasticine and exercise can influence how this happens. As Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains .. “Think of the brain as…
Read MoreWhy a better postpartum recovery starts during pregnancy !
I truly believe that an effective postpartum recovery starts during pregnancy. Learning how to train your core and pelvic floor not only as you workout but as you move about your day is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Enhancing your core muscles is not about getting washboard abs, it’s about moving…
Read MoreTo plank or not to plank – during and after pregnancy ?
I am regularly asked …”can I plank during pregnancy and postpartum to train my core or lose the “mummy tummy”.” Some other questions include… Is a plank safe to do when pregnant ? Will planking help strengthen my core post birth ? Can I plank if I am healing diastasis recti ? What about post…
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