Getting back into shape after your pregnancy
After giving birth, many mums are keen to get the body back that they had before they were pregnant. But you can’t just skip back to your old body as if…
Start with basic exercises that will get you where you want to go
START with the basics.The basics will get you where you want to go.The basics are safe.The basics will build you up.The basics will make you stronger. The basics are fundamental…
How to interpret the figure you see on the scales
You get up in the morning, have a wee and do a number 2. You stand on the scales, and they show a GAIN of 1.5 kg. What?! You know…
The ‘invisible food’ that prevents your weight loss
Do you eat well and exercise regularly, but the scales are stuck? Will the ‘muffin top’ that swells over your jeans not go away? Very strange, isn’t it? Maybe there’s…
Become stronger with Progressive overload
If you want to become stronger and see results from your exercise regime, it’s important to focus on progressive overload (one of the principles of strength training). This means overloading…
Slowly does it, health is not a short-term project
When you change your lifestyle, it’s not just about getting started physically but also mentally, if not primarily mentally. You know what to do, so why do you keep treading…
Caesarean birth guide, part 3: how to take care of your scar
As explained in part 1 of this series, a caesarean section is an abdominal operation and there are different phases you need to take into account. Now is not the time…
Caesarean birth guide, Part 1 – Diet and wound healing
Maybe it didn’t turn out the way you planned, maybe you were prepared for giving birth vaginally but for some reason you ended up having a planned or emergency caesarean…
Waist Measurement – An important indicator of health
Why is it good to be aware of the size of your waist? It is simply one of the best indicators to determine your health and whether you are overweight.…