Can strength training help improve your prolapse symptoms? If you’ve been told to avoid the gym, put the weights down, or “just be careful” since your prolapse diagnosis, this might not have been the most helpful advice. It’s a conversation I regularly have with clients and prospective clients. Women who were strong, active, capable,
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Over recent months, I’ve noticed a couple of research studies and articles that suggest low energy availability may be linked with 1) urinary leaking as a precursor to bone stress injury and 2) injury risk postpartum. And to me, this means 2 things: Proper fueling for women (whether they be post-natal or not) is important
Why pelvic health isn’t just for new mums. This blog highlights the role of pelvic health across the female life span from youth athletes to perimenopause and beyond
Do prolapse symptoms worsen during your period? Discover the science behind hormonal fluctuations and prolapse, plus 3 evidence-based strategies to manage cyclical symptoms effectively
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Work on these 3 things before your prolapse repair There is so much you can do before you have prolapse repair surgery! And these 3 things can help support you before surgery and put you ahead of the game when it comes to your recovery, rehab and return to exercise. #1 Breathwork (of course!) Let’s
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How to increase workout intensity without increasing prolapse symptoms “How can you increase workout intensity without increasing symptoms?” was a comment left on one of my blogs. So, I decided it needed a blog of its own to answer the question! And of course, there might not be one single answer (because everyone’s situation is
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How to train if you’re perimenopausal Perimenopause represents the period before actual menopause. Menopause is a defined point in time and occurs 12 months after your final period. Following this point in time, you are considered post menopausal. Training during perimenopause can feel confusing. If you’ve researched the topic, you’ve no doubt found conflicting advice
Evidence based techniques for safely strengthening your core after pregnancy. Learn about progressive strength training to heal diastasis and strengthen the abdominal wall post baby. Perfect for new mums looking to rebuild strength safely under guidance through our From Bump to Barbell small group personal training sessions in Warwick
Are you leaking urine during your HYROX training and races? This blog by strength and pelvic health trainer and coach, Beth Davies provides useful tips and context for how you can stay dry during HYROX.
Looking to restart your fitness journey postpartum? Drawing from 10+ years of experience coaching hundreds of new mothers, I share three proven strategies for safely returning to exercise. Learn how to use breathing techniques to reconnect with your pelvic floor, properly interpret your body’s signals during recovery, and balance your overall wellbeing while navigating motherhood. From Bump to Barbell combines the strength training you love with the core and pelvic floor work you need for a successful postnatal fitness journey.
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