Why your ‘powerhouse’ is important (glutes and abdominal muscles)
If you’ve ever practised Pilates, you’ve probably heard of the term ‘powerhouse’. It’s a name for the muscle groups that make us strong from the inside, and it includes our…
Should you exercise when you are unwell?
Spring has barely arrived, and your exercise regime is right on track … and there you are … with a runny nose and a sore throat. Bad luck! If you…
Plank guide, part 4: how not to plank
Here I show the most common mistakes people make when doing planks: head dropped, back arched, shoulders dropped and stomach in the shape of a cone. If you tend to…
Plank guide, part 3: Static vs dynamic planks
After you have held a plank in various positions (called a static plank) for a while, it is time to move on to what I call dynamic planks. See also: Plank…
Plank guide, part 2: bracing, breathing and knee planks
In the first part of our plank guide, we found out about hollowing and the importance of finding the right posture before you start, as well as how much breathing affects…
Plank guide, part 1: posture and when you can start after pregnancy
There are few exercises that you can vary as much as planks. If you do planks correctly (because yes, you can also do them incorrectly), you will exercise your whole…
Abdominal separation and baby carriers: how baby carriers can interfere with healing
Do you use a baby carrier? Make sure you’re carrying your baby correctly. A carrier can be an indispensable piece of equipment sent from heaven for a child who wants…
Wetting yourself: common, but not normal
Pregnancy is all about pressure. It is very important you understand this before I carry on. Pressure on the pelvis, pressure on the abdominal muscles, pressure on the connective tissue,…
How to sneak more vegetables into your food
I often go on about the fact that we ought to eat AT LEAST 500 g vegetables a day (fruit is a bonus). Most of these 500 g should be…