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Consistency starts now
Your mindset of "I'll do it when I haver more time" is holding you back from feeling better in your body right now. Because the truth is, you don't need more time to start building a stronger, more resilient body. If you can't build consistency in something now,...
I didn’t think I liked helping people
This might surprise you, but I never really saw myself as a "nurturing" person. Back in my final year of school, when I was choosing university courses, I was put off by the idea of going into a 'helping' profession. I just didn’t think I’d be any good at it. But over...
Five (terrible) ways we can measure our self worth
I often think back to the days I had a baby/babies at home for much of the week. I remember of how long and short the days could feel, all in the same moment. And I remembered the sense of guilt I would feel that I should have accomplished more- cooked healthier...
My Pilates love affair
I know I harp on a LOT about strength training around here, but I also have a very long love affair with Pilates 😍. I love how adaptable it is and I love the mind-body connection and the control it requires. But it’s not just a pretty face 🤩 Pilates is also a WINNER...
Why cardio isn’t working for you anymore
I know long cardio sessions and cutting carbs/calories have probably worked for you in the past… But if you are a woman approaching perimenopause, or a woman going through the menopause transition, you may be finding yourself especially frustrated that your old tricks...
Toning is not a thing
I don’t like being the bearer of bad news, but… “Toning” is not a thing. In fact, the whole concept was designed as a marketing term to appeal to women. Muscles can get bigger or smaller, but not firmer or softer. You can’t “tone” by using smaller weightsYou can’t...
Your weak core is probably not the reason you have back pain
Have you heard the one about your weak core being responsible for your low back pain? Let’s set the record straight and empower ourselves with up to date knowledge 🤓 The research tells us there is more contributing to our pain (especially pain that is persisting)...
In a tough season of life? Try this.
Unless I've seen you for a physio consult recently or had the pleasure of some one on one time with you, I have no idea what's going on for you right now. But I can say, with confidence - you are in a season. This stage of life you are currently in, is a season....
Exercising at home
I want to make this clear. I don’t think we should ALL exercise at home ALL of the time. Nothing quite beats doing a Pilates class with a few ladies you love chatting to. Or meeting a friend for a long walk and talk. Or playing a social game of tennis. However, I do...
A few of my favourite things
Anyway, I wanted to keep this short and sweet today, and share a few of my latest favourite things for looking after myself +/- building a stronger, more resilient body. (btw - I've included links below in case you want to check them out; they're not affiliate links,...
Head North, with intention
By the time a woman has decided to work with me, she is usually pretty clear on the direction she wants to head. 💮Feel better💮Get stronger💮Get out of pain I LOVE direction 🧭 But the next question I like to ask is“How will you know when you’re there?” Because the thing...
It takes less work to feel better than you do right now
I get it. There’s a LOT of noise out there. There are so many things we are ‘supposed’ to be doing to look after ourselves.If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the wellness advice out there, you are not alone. Part of the problem is that so much of the advice about...
Do you forget to do your Pelvic Floor exercises?
Having trouble remembering your pelvic floor exercises (or any new habit for that matter)? Don’t be so hard on yourself. Forming a new habit, even when the results are meaningful to you, is hard. Give one of these strategies a go:🌟HABIT STACKINGAdd them to an already...
List of 5…pick only 1!
It's a typical day and I've also just moved my body. Because that's what I try to do everyday. And while I was moving my body, I had a random thought pop into my head: It takes way less work than we think it does to feel much better than we do right now. So often, we...
A little test for >60’s
A loss of mobility and function can really sneak up on you! If you (or someone you love) is over 60, I’ve got a little test for you… Can you: Sit-to-stand without using your hands?🌟bonus points if it’s a low chair🌟🌟bonus bonus points if you can do it multiple times...
Your strength training needs 3 things to be effective
In order to build muscle strength, our training program need these three things: 1. LOW REPS IN RESERVEWe need to work hard enough. It’s essential that each exercise challenges you adequately to promote growth and development. How do you know if you’re working hard...
Your Old Lady Body
Your Old Lady Body Whether you’re decades from your ‘old lady’ body, or it’s closer than you’d like, it’s never too late to looking after it! Here are my 5 top ‘bang for buck’ tips: Walk, walk and walk some more Just don’t stop walking. It’s good for so many things,...
Trust your body!
I'm all about outsourcing. Well, theoretically, I'm all about it. I understand and appreciate the concept of outsourcing the things we're not good at / hate doing, especially if it means we could be doing something instead that has more of an impact on our life...
8 Week Challenges are messing with you
OK, so I’m not a big fan of 8 week Challenges!* Let me explain why... 1️⃣They promote an ‘all or nothing’ mentality- Sure, going all in for a defined period of time can lead to quick results. But unfortunately these results are often not sustainable. IIt also doesn’t...
Moving towards a positive goal
We thrive when we have a positive goal to move toward, not just a negative state we're trying to move away from. I love this passage from Emily & Amelia Nagoski’s book ‘Burnout - solve your stress cycle’ Because it’s just so relevant. 💮 It’s relevant to the women...