Sharing our journey, tips, tricks & the latest on all things women’s fitness
We love to keep it real, and hope through sharing our own journey you will find both inspiration and solidarity. From fitness to fertility and mental health to motherhood – we share our highs and lows, our philosophies and values. Happy reading.
At Home Abdominal Separation Test
In this blog, we guide mums through a simple, step-by-step process to check for abdominal separation (diastasis recti) at home. We cover what abdominal separation is, how to check for it safely, and what to do next if you suspect you have it. Alongside this guide, we've included helpful links to resources and professional advice to support your journey.
Understanding Hypertonic Pelvic Floor: A Key to Preventing Birth Trauma
In this blog post, we'll explore what a Hypertonic Pelvic Floor is, what might cause it, its symptoms and why it’s super important for mums to know how to release tension in their Pelvic Floor before giving birth if they plan to have a vaginal birth. This is especially important for first-time mums!!
Prolapse - Let’s talk about it!
Prolapse is very common with up to 50% of women who have had a vaginal delivery having some form of prolapse. In this blog you’ll learn what a prolapse is, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, exercise tips and more
Pelvic Floor - What you need to know
The pelvic floor is an incredible group of muscles that unfortunately doesn't get the lime light it deserves! Pelvic health is a topic that doesn't get talked about anywhere near as much as it should with 1 in 3 women experience pelvic floor problems after having a baby.
Diastasis Recti - Abdominal Separation
The 'mummy tummy' is often because of Diastasis Recti (ab separation) Ab separation is when the connective tissue (linea alba) between your 6 pack muscles stretches becoming wider and often thinner. Ab separation is totally normal and happens in all pregnancies for our baby to grow.
Ashleigh Barnes - On discovering she had Pelvic Organ Prolapse and never giving up on her goals!
She Moves member Ashleigh Barnes is an amazing example of how then it comes to prolapse recovery it can be a journey of 2 steps forward and then 3 back… her determination to stick with her rehabilitation, never give up and find the right support for her is inspirational.
Jen - Embracing a New Chapter: My Journey Back to Exercise with a Prolapse
Founder and She Moves Trainer Jen shares all on her journey back to exercise with a Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
As a fitness lover and a personal trainer this news initially felt like a crushing blow to Jen, but little did she know that it would also become a transformative experience! With the support of her Physio, She Moves Workouts, a bucket load of determination and a can do attitude she has returned to high impact and running after her third baby.
Lezaan Alexander - “I’m back running after rehabbing my prolapse!”
When Lezaan discovered that she had a prolapse, she was utterly devastated. The news forced her to reevaluate her approach to exercise and make significant changes. Lezaan's determination led her to She Moves, where she found the invaluable support and guidance she desperately needed. Now - she’s back running!
Catherine Gavin - How I’m exercising confidently with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Did you know that June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness month? It's a time to bring attention to this often overlooked topic that affects many women. This month, we are dedicated to shedding light on pelvic organ prolapse, raising awareness, and providing support to help fellow mums feel less isolated. In this blog we have the privilege of sharing a courageous members story.
Should I see a Women’s Health Physio?
We advise all women to get checked over by a Women’s Health Physio before starting postpartum exercise to assess the health of your pelvic floor muscles, ensure you are doing your pelvic floor exercises correctly and get assessed for Diastasis Recti.
Seeing a pelvic floor physio (and a message to the ‘fitness professionals’)
This is me outside the physio, I've spent a lot of time here since having Brodie…