by clairemockridge | Jul 19, 2018 | Pelvic floor, Pilates, Postnatal exercise, Pre/Postnatal, Pregnancy exercise
I came across a great post on Instagram by a fellow alignment nerd yesterday which I had to share in my client Facebook Group. The photo showed a pregnant person in poor, lifted chest, “bump out in front of her” posture on the left, and then her again in...
by clairemockridge | May 25, 2018 | Abdominals, Free Workouts, Pregnancy exercise
Are you pregnant? Unsure what exercises are safe for your abdominals during pregnancy? Here, I’ve selected 3 of my favourite Pilates-based exercises for you to perform to strengthen your core and pelvic floor and release tension in the shoulders, neck and back....
by clairemockridge | May 11, 2018 | Pelvic floor, Postnatal exercise, Pre/Postnatal, Pregnancy exercise
There are a number of muscles that feed in and out of the pelvis. Let me make a little list for you: Hip flexors, Quadriceps (front of your thighs), Glutes (your bum), Outer thighs, Inner thighs, Hamstrings (backs of your thighs). Each and every one of these muscles...
by clairemockridge | Apr 13, 2018 | Postnatal exercise, Pre/Postnatal, Pregnancy exercise
A question I’m often asked is: “I’m getting this pain…here…at the back of my ribcage. Any ideas what’s causing it, Claire?” Well, yes. Yes, I do. If you’re a regular attendee of my pregnancy fitness, antenatal Pilates or...
by clairemockridge | Mar 13, 2018 | Free Workouts, Pregnancy exercise, Stretches
Ever feel really tight and tense in certain areas of your body after a long day at work? This video tells you the importance of stretching during pregnancy. Some muscles tighten, others weaken in comparison. By stretching the right muscles here, as often as you can,...
by clairemockridge | Jan 24, 2018 | Postnatal exercise, Pre/Postnatal, Pregnancy exercise
Your upper body takes a pounding as a new mum, and one of the things I don’t skimp on in my pregnancy fitness,and pregnancy Pilates classes is shoulder and arm strength work. Today, I’m going to share my top tips on preparing your arms for the...
