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Post-natal exercise – is Michelle Bridges a good example?

Michelle Bridges has come under fire recently for her pregnancy and post-natal exercise advice, with experts claiming that her suggestions and examples are irresponsible, and send women the wrong message. In November 2015 she was criticised when she was photographed doing fit ball crunches in her third trimester. Performing direct abdominal exercises like crunches and... Read more »
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Pelvic floor strengthening exercises

What is the pelvic floor? It’s a group of muscles and ligaments that support the internal organs, particularly the bladder, bowel, and if you’re a woman, the uterus. When the pelvic floor is strong it supports the pelvic organs and prevents problems like incontinence and prolapse (lack of support) of the bladder, uterus and bowel.... Read more »
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Top causes of poor posture and back pain

Even though it’s number one on this list, sitting down is NOT the only thing that causes poor posture and back pain. There are a number of different daily habits that are harmful to your posture and back muscles, and can all contribute to pain and injury, some of these are explored below. Sitting down... Read more »
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How to set Fitness goals

The first question is not HOW to set fitness goals, but WHY to set fitness goals. Why? Setting goals is crucial to success. The basic reason is that you can’t get to where you’re going, unless you know where that place is. Imagine you get in your car and just start driving. Who knows where... Read more »
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13 ways to sneak exercise into your day

“I don’t have time.” This is one of the most common excuses for not exercising. We are a very time poor society these days, we have full-time jobs, part-time study, we have kids to take care of, take to school, take to sports, we have long commutes to work, then there’s the housework, the cooking,... Read more »
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