by Libby | May 3, 2023 | Mums, Pelvic floor, Pregnancy, Strength Training
This is something I see time and time again. ▶️ Mamas who are afraid they’ll make their abdominal separation worse▶️ Mamas who are afraid they’ll give themselves a prolapse▶️ Mamas who are afraid they’ll injure themselves All feelings are valid. And sure, sometimes...
by Libby | May 3, 2023 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Pilates, Sports injuries, Strength Training
If you’ve ever seen a physio, I’m sure you’ve been asked “Have you been doing your exercises?” I have been a physio for 18 years and I must admit, I do still ask this question…but my reasons for...
by Libby | Apr 29, 2022 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pelvic floor, Pilates, Posture, Strength Training
Breathing is a bit of a ‘buzz’ topic at the moment, don’t you think? But is there is a right way to breathe and wrong way? Are we ‘supposed’ to breathe in and out through our nose or mouth? Into our belly? What about alternate nostrils; are we supposed to be doing...
by Libby | Apr 21, 2022 | Balance, Exercise, Glow Physio, Mums, Pilates, Posture, Sports injuries, Strength Training
. We often think of good balance as one skill – something we either have or we don’t! I often hear in consults or classes when I ask someone to do an activity that requires a bit of balance: “Sorry, my balance is terrible”! So what is balance? Balance is your...
by Libby | Mar 28, 2022 | Exercise, Glow Physio, Pelvic floor, Posture, Pregnancy, Strength Training
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...