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3 Tips for getting your workout done SUPERFAST before baby wakes up!
It doesn't matter if you've got 5 minutes or 45 minutes, these tips have you covered.
Thinking that you always have to be 100% with your fitness routine might actually be the thing that’s preventing you from sticking to it.
Coach Dee
Oct 231 min read


Don’t forget this key ingredient for core support through pregnancy and postpartum...
Core work is so much more than planks and crunches!
Thinking that you always have to be 100% with your fitness routine might actually be the thing that’s preventing you from sticking to it.
Coach Dee
Oct 141 min read


4 Tips to add cardio into your fitness routine
Fall is here, and with a turn to colder weather on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to talk about CARDIO.
Thinking that you always have to be 100% with your fitness routine might actually be the thing that’s preventing you from sticking to it.
Coach Dee
Oct 62 min read


If you keep falling out of your exercise routine, remember this:
It's not just about making room for fitness in your life, it's also about making room in your fitness routine for your life!
Thinking that you always have to be 100% with your fitness routine might actually be the thing that’s preventing you from sticking to it.
Coach Dee
Jun 182 min read


Are you ready to start exercising after giving birth?
The research is in:
Light exercise is now being encouraged WITHIN the first 8 weeks postpartum for better pelvic floor, mental health and healing outcomes. Of course, the important thing is to ease in gently while making space for rest as well.
Coach Dee
May 202 min read


3 Ways to Keep Doing Pushups Even If You're Pregnant
Pushups are a super valuable exercise to train at any phase of your life. Not only do they build your upper body and core strength, but they also build skills that help you get up off the ground easier and support you if you fall.
Coach Dee
Apr 152 min read


Are You Strong Enough?
I've got a question for you: are you strong enough?
And before you answer that, you should be asking me something back: am I strong enough for what?
Exactly!
Getting through our days requires a certain amount of physical (and mental) strength, and I want you to be ready to meet those demands.
Coach Dee
Mar 132 min read


Why new moms need agility training, even if they're not athletes!
If you want to be able to…
React to quick changes (like a toddler making a run for it or taking a wrong step at the playground)
Balance with ease (carry a kid in 1 arm and groceries in the other)
Prevent injuries (Your kid barreling into you or jumping on your back won’t knock you down)
Develop new skills (so you can suddenly outmaneuver your toddler)
And just feel stronger overall…
Coach Dee
Jan 212 min read


Working with Pregnancy, Postpartum, Hormones and Injuries
When we're dealing with big changes like injuries, big emotions, hormonal changes, pregnancy, postpartum etc, there are 2 ways we can handle them:
We can work WITH them, and we can work AROUND them.
Coach Dee
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Strength Training or Pilates: Which is better for pregnancy and postpartum?
When it comes to Strength Training versus Pilates, I’d be doing my clients a disservice if I didn’t use both in my sessions and programs!
Coach Dee
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Which fitness equipment is best suited for pregnancy and postpartum?
Exercising through pregnancy definitely requires some extra consideration and adaptation, but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to certain exercises or equipment in the gym.
The research is in and we now know how valuable strength training is during pregnancy. So why not use whatever equipment we have to make it more accessible and fun?
Coach Dee
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Do I need to worry about perfect posture during pregnancy and postpartum?
There’s no perfect posture, but there are ways of holding your body so that you can feel more supported and move more efficiently when you need to (like when you’re working out or carrying around a little one).
Coach Dee
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Mamas, You Belong In The Weight Room!
Returning to exercise is an important part of postpartum healing, but it’s important to start very gently and create gradual progressions...
Coach Dee
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Don't Fear Jumping After Pregnancy and Postpartum!
The pelvic floor takes times to heal after pregnancy, and while it’s important to ease into movement gently and gradually, it’s also...
Coach Dee
Jun 4, 20252 min read


3 Exercises For The Early Postpartum Phase to Promote Healing
This is a quick list of gentle exercises you can get started with to help you heal and feel more comfortable and supported in those first...
Coach Dee
Mar 26, 20252 min read


How to Exercise Safely with Diastasis Recti
You CAN exercise with Diastasis Recti! Diastasis Recti or DRA might sound like a scary diagnosis, but it’s actually a very common...
Coach Dee
Feb 11, 20252 min read


How Do You Know If An Exercise Is Safe To Perform During Pregnancy?
My favourite part about working with pregnant women is showing them how much they’re capable of at a time that can sometimes shake their...
Coach Dee
Feb 7, 20252 min read


3 Things You Won't Hear Me Say In A Postnatal Fitness Session
Want to know what you won't ever catch me saying when I'm working with a postpartum client? ❌’Bounce back’ ❌You’re not working hard...
Coach Dee
Jan 21, 20252 min read


5 Tips For Exercising With Diastasis Rectus During Pregnancy And Postpartum
Guess what! You CAN exercise with Diastasis Recti!🎉 Diastasis Recti or DRA might sound like a scary diagnosis, but it’s actually a very...
Coach Dee
Jan 7, 20252 min read


5 things I've learned as a Pregnancy and Postnatal Personal Trainer
I’ve been a trainer for over 9 years and I've worked with pregnant and postpartum women for over 6 years. In that time, I’ve learned a...
Coach Dee
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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