Resuming my fitness training after giving birth has been frustrating to say the least thanks to a series of setbacks. I took longer than average to heal (having to go back on repeat courses of antibiotics), and ended up having mastitis twice within the first few months. Despite gym training and keeping up with yoga …
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As a personal trainer, people tend to think exercising is my thing and that I’ve always loved all of it. Not true. I used to be a couch potato who faked notes to get out of PE at school; it took me years after leaving college to sort out what workouts would keep me motivated. …
Children have so much energy it can be hard to keep up with them, but it’s often a struggle for mums to fit in their own exercise when kids are around. Here are some ideas to help busy mums keep up your fitness training. Exercise while they’re busy It may be tempting to do housework …
Whether you’ve never really done planned exercise before or you’re just returning back into it after a long absence, it’s good to have the right gear and get a little guidance to help you into the swing of things. If you set yourself up well right at the beginning, you’re more likely to succeed so …
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Wasting all your hard-earned cash on a virtually unused gym membership? Don’t quit! Here’s some tips to help motivate yourself back into the gym for regular workouts: Buy some new exercise gear If you look good and feel comfortable while you’re working on your fitness, you’ll be more inspired to keep coming back to do …