by Elspeth Alexandra | Sep 29, 2023 | General, Postnatal
For too long we’ve been told that tummies are supposed to be six packs. No roundness, no fat, just a chiselled washboard you could balance things on. I’m calling out the tummy BS. A six-pack tummy isn’t as much about strength as it is about the absence of body fat....
by Elspeth Alexandra | Mar 8, 2023 | Postnatal
The first weeks of being a mum are an emotional and physical rollercoaster. The mental shift required is enormous and can take us a good long time to get used to. How on earth do you adjust to no longer being one person, but having your future intrinsically linked to...
by Elspeth Alexandra | Feb 20, 2023 | Postnatal
Why do you go to the gym? Maybe you’re one of the rare folks who simply loves it, or perhaps you’ve got a great crowd of gym buddies who you like being with. Or perhaps you’ve got a WHY. I started because of a history of heart disease in my family and being...
by Elspeth Alexandra | Sep 23, 2022 | Postnatal
How to come back from pregnancy and birth and become stronger than before If you’ve read part 1 of this blog, you’ll already know the importance of the fourth trimester, respecting your postnatal core, and the effects of your daily movement patterns on your body. When...
by Elspeth Alexandra | Aug 20, 2022 | Postnatal
How to come back from pregnancy and birth and become stronger than before I truly believe that by safely coming back to exercise after having a baby, you’ll be stronger than you ever were before. Women who have had babies tend to be more focussed, more determined and...
by Elspeth Alexandra | Jul 20, 2022 | Postnatal
Taking a break from running when you’re pregnant is a great idea for most women. Whether it’s because of nausea, tiredness, taking good care of your pelvic floor, or feeling a bit vulnerable and unstable, pregnancy is a great time to investigate non-running fitness...
