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.
Exercise during Perimenopause & Menopause
We hope this blog sheds some light on what perimenopause and menopause is, symptoms you may experience and of course we’ll share the things you need to consider when it comes to exercise and some exercise recommendations.
Safe Pregnancy Exercise
We know that exercise during pregnancy it can be really overwhelming and hard to know what to do and what not to do. In this blog we’ll cover 6 important things you need to know about exercising during pregnancy.
Nic’s top tips to fitting exercise in as a busy Mum!
Having two very VERY energetic preschool boys that want to be picked up, ride bikes with, building huts in the bush and pushing dump trucks around for hours I need to be fit and strong, both physically and mentally!
Benefits of strength training for women
There are many benefits of strength training for women, both physical and mental. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key benefits of strength training for women, as well as share She Moves recommendations for anyone wanting to get started!
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!!
Trimester 3: Staying Active and Healthy During Pregnancy, tips from Ren at 39 weeks!
I’m writing this blog from my swiss ball at 39 weeks pregnant! I’ve had so many people asking if I’m still working out in these last few weeks - the answer to that is yes! I thought it might be a good idea to share some tips to help you keep moving too.
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
Navigating Exercise When You're Under the Weather: A Busy Mum's Guide
We’ve had so many women reach out to us asking about illness and exercise. Should you push through your regular exercise routine or give your body the rest it's asking for? In this blog, we'll explore the delicate balance of exercising when sick. We'll also touch on the exhaustion that can come with being a mum!
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.
Empowering Fitness Journeys: Dannyelle Doidge’s Triumph with She Moves!
Meet She Moves member Dannyelle Doidge, a real-life She Moves superstar. Back in August 2022, juggling family and fitness felt impossible. But inspired by her husband's progress, she decided to give it a shot. She stumbled upon She Moves – a game-changer that made fitness finally click.
Carving Out Time for Exercise in Your Busy Life!
"I just can't find the time to exercise" or "Ugh, time's not on my side." Believe us, we've heard all the excuses, but we've got to be straight with you. Saying you don't have time? Yeah, it's a bit of a stretch. Everyone's got time, it's just about whether you're ready to hustle for it, have a real reason pushing you, and are ready to put exercise on that priority pedestal.
Rebuilding Strength after C-Section: A She Moves Success Story
Tracey’s journey is a shining example of what can be achieved with She Moves workouts and consistent action. After undergoing a c-section, Tracey found herself starting from scratch with her fitness. Through sweat, commitment, and the right guidance from She Moves, she carved her path back to an active lifestyle.
Tips to start exercising and actually stick to it!
Starting can be tough, especially if you're new to workout plans or have let physical activity slide for a while. But you're not alone in this, and guess what? It's never too late to take that first step! In this blog find 4 powerful tips we believe make a huge difference when starting out on an exercise journey!
Five tips to stay motivated to exercise during the winter months
Tips to keep your exercise mojo throughout winter! Here at She Moves we are about making movement a priority 365 days of the year! Why? Because staying active and exercising consistently throughout the year is key to feeling good, building long term habits. Keeping active in winter can be harder than usual so checkout this blog for out tips to keep moving!
Three Postpartum Recovery Myths
Ren & Jen share the three most common postpartum rehabilitation myths and common mistakes they say new mums making when it comes to their return to exercise.
Slow down and stretch out
Stretching is often the neglected part of many peoples exercise programme…
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!