What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy – in most cases it disappears after the baby is born. You are normally screened for gestational diabetes between weeks 25 and 28 of your pregnancy, and if you are diagnosed with it, don’t be alarmed as there are ways it can be effectively […]
The ultimate guide to exercising while pregnant
Being fit and healthy during pregnancy is important and of enormous benefit to you and your baby. So what are the benefits of exercising when you’re pregnant? How much exercise should you do? And are there any exercises you should avoid while pregnant? In general, you can continue with whatever exercise you did before you […]
How to keep exercising when you’re a parent – and feel better for it!
Prior to becoming a parent exercise may have simply just been part of your routine, no need to plan for it, it just simply happened, it was easy. When a new baby comes along your old routine often does a back flip and almost becomes unrecognisable. Despite exercise being a health promoting activity and one […]
9 reasons to exercise during pregnancy
There are many benefits associated with staying active during pregnancy, as long as your pregnancy is progressing well and there are no complications. Moderate cardiovascular exercise won’t harm an unborn baby and it is generally advised that pregnant women continue doing the same exercise they did before they fell pregnant — with a few exceptions […]
Q&A: Commando Steve on keeping fit with kids and being a dad
We’ve all seen the tough side of Commando Steve. He’s the one behind the dark sunnies using his military training to motivate contestants on The Biggest Loser Australia. But there’s a softer side to Commando Steve as well. He’s a dad and he knows full well the benefit of a healthy and active lifestyle. Commando […]
Protect your postpartum body with SRC Activate Leggings
Pregnancy is a privilege but it’s also really hard work. Honestly, I found pregnancy tough. Who doesn’t? The happy hormones can be pretty good but as athlete and an independent person, I found having to share my body and ‘slow down’ pretty challenging. Almost as challenging reclaiming my body after the birth. Luckily, I’ve discovered […]
Posture, core strength and back care in pregnancy
One of the biggest complaints you will hear when a woman is pregnant is about back pain. The task of growing a baby inside you is taxing on your body – especially as you and the baby get bigger, because your posture will naturally change as you bear the extra weight. Because of this change […]
Postnatal exercise
You may have noticed your body has changed since the birth of your baby. Some things you might’ve noticed include weight gain, abdominal muscle separation and/or weakness, pelvic floor weakness, lower back pain from constant lifting, upper back and neck pain from breastfeeding, and just other little niggles that come with carrying a baby and […]
Exercise and how your body changes in pregnancy
Your body will undergo a number of anatomical and physiological changes in pregnancy. So how do those changes affect the way you exercise while you are pregnant? Unless you have complications, you should continue to exercise while pregnant. The general rule is that you can continue with whatever exercise you did before you fell pregnant […]
Exercises to strengthen your core and pelvic floor while pregnant
There’s nothing better than a bit of exercise to help you feel on top of your game – mentally and physically. It’s even more important when you’re pregnant. The list of benefits is bigger than your growing baby belly. Exercising when you’re pregnant gives you more energy, relieves stress, improves your mood, improves your sleep […]