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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 81 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 302 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 42 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 262 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 112 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 72 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 212 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 72 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


8 Things You Might Not Know About Your Pelvic Floor
I want to shine a light on an often overlooked part of our bodies – the pelvic floor! Whether you're already familiar with it or just...
Coach Dee
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Real Housewives of Incontinence?
Ok, I'm not proud to admit this, but I recently got sucked into the reality TV world of the Real Housewives. I know…🙈 Why am I...
Coach Dee
Jun 7, 20242 min read


My #1 Nutrition Tip for Postpartum Mamas
I'm almost at the end of my test run with my Postpartum Training Program, and I'm so excited about how well this group of strong mamas is...
Coach Dee
Apr 19, 20242 min read


3 Nutrition Tips for Folks who are Breastfeeding
One thing I often hear from my clients is that they’re so hungry during this phase, and if they’re exercising as well, it’s EXTRA...
Coach Dee
Apr 1, 20242 min read


What I learned from doing 2000 Pushups
I had no idea what to expect when I signed up to do 2000 pushups in February for the Canadian Mental Health Association, but I did it!...
Coach Dee
Mar 22, 20243 min read


The ABC's of Meal Planning
Whatever your health and fitness goals are, taking a bit of time to plan your meals so you’re prepared for a busy week of work, school,...
Coach Dee
Feb 5, 20244 min read


5 Tips to Help You Stay on Track With Your Fitness
Your fitness journey is a life-long marathon, not a one-time sprint, so it helps to have a few tools at the ready to keep you going when...
Coach Dee
Jan 5, 20243 min read


Could Relaxin Be Affecting Your Postpartum Fitness Routine?
Let’s talk about Relaxin and Postpartum fitness because this comes up so frequently when I’m training my postnatal clients! Relaxin is...
Coach Dee
Dec 7, 20232 min read


Build Confidence (and more!) with Dynamic Movement
For so long I thought that dynamic movement was only reserved for competitive athletes, but dynamic movement truly gives you the skills...
Coach Dee
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Is Your Mind Holding You Back?
Mrs. Frizzle had it right when she said, "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!" Have you ever dismissed an activity or exercise...
Coach Dee
Nov 13, 20232 min read


Are Drastic Weight Loss Challenges Really Worth It?
I’ve been hearing lots of talk about dramatic 30-90 day weight loss challenges with strict food rules and restrictions, so I thought I’d...
Coach Dee
Oct 16, 20234 min read
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