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Body Balance Health & Fitness

Locality: Karrinyup, Western Australia

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25.01.2022 First coffee after 30 day gut cleanse @communitycoffeeco Looking forward to living some new habits Ive learned over the last month. and loving how much better body and mind feel Thanks for guiding me through @effortlesssuperhuman . #healthylife #gutcleanse #mindfuleating #perthpilates #perthphysio

23.01.2022 Loving playtime in this beautiful studio @thepilateslab_perth . #breathediploma #breatheeducation #perthpilates #pilateslife #pilatescadillac #thepilateslab #winterworkouts #pilatesgirl #perthfitness

23.01.2022 How to make use of some very ripe figs...........the figs are baked on top of the simple almond meal base, and end up all jammy and sweet, so no need for added sugar #figcake #glutenfree #sugarfree #breakfastcake

22.01.2022 Perfect day for a scoot along the coast with the fur baby Felt good getting a sweat up #fullbodyworkout #anklesurgery #movementiskey #sunnydayz #pilatesgirl #perthfitness #healthylife #outdoorfitness

21.01.2022 View from the front door for the next couple of days.....sigh See you Monday real world. Tapping out......now #camping #hamlinbay #simplelife

21.01.2022 Talking about athleticism with prolapse is kind of like talking about the Loch Ness Monster. People pretty much just assume it doesn't exist. I mean, if you are... managing pelvic organ prolapse (POP), you're pretty much just relegated to spending your "exercise" time sitting on a stability ball with pink weights (which, hey, there's nothing wrong with that, if that's your jam!), right? No. I want to change that conversation. This weekend, I completed a years-long goal of completing the RKC. This kettlebell certification is well known for being an investment in training time and physically challenging. It's not something you just decide to do one day and pass. You need to train for it as not everyone passes it. It's not just a walk in the park and it's *definitely* not sitting on a stability ball with the pink weights. You need to be able to demonstrate proficiency in 6 exercises (swing, clean, press, snatch, squat, get up) and pass a snatch test (100 snatches in five minutes) with a kettlebell that is much heavier than you'll read you should be lifting, should you decide to google "prolapse exercise". Speaking of which, here's what you'll find when you Google "prolapse safe exercise": No squats, no kettlebell swings, no overhead pressing. Instead, try walking or swimming or maybe some body weight squats, if you're lucky. Stick to super light weights, preferably lying down. No running, no jumping, no impact, no heavy lifting. Anything beyond this will make your prolapse worse. Maybe try some yoga? Well, no, wait - yoga will probably make your prolapse worse, too. This information, which outnumbers the quality information that almost always says "it depends", is the reason I get messages from women who are depressed. This is why I get emails from women who are desperate to figure out a way to return to what they love in some capacity but are terrified to do so. This information is just not good enough. In fact, it's just not good at all. Here's the thing: everyone dealing with POP is different. One person may have a minor prolapse while another person has a more significant prolapse. One person may be 6 weeks postpartum, the other may have been managing a stable prolapse for years. One person may be a former weightlifter, the other may have never lifted weights before. These blanket-statement recommendations do not take any of this into consideration. They don't take a person's unique strength and function into account. They don't take *STRATEGY* into consideration. HOW you squat is just as important as whether or not you squat. But instead of giving people hope, telling people that they may be able to find ways to manage their prolapse AND return to exercise that they find fulfilling, we tell people that doing what they love is unsafe, maybe even what hurt them in the first place. I understand that it seems "safest" to tell someone to stick to gentle, to stick to easy. But we don't just remove people's athleticism when we do this, we remove their ability to function in their lives. If a woman with POP hasn't trained to lift, how does she pick up her baby in a carseat in a way that promotes her pelvic floor's health and function when she, inevitably, needs to? If a woman hasn't learned how to absorb impact in a way that allows her to do so without symptoms, how does she play with her kids? Physical therapists, trainers, and doctors have given women arbitrary weight limits based on, well, nothing personalized. What 15 pounds feels like to me is going to be different from what it feels like to you. And most women have children that surpass the weight limits by a significant margin. I'm not an idiot; I know that there are women with prolapse who experience significant symptoms that prevent them from exercising at all. I've been there. This is not every woman with prolapse, though. And even those with significant symptoms need to learn how to manage the tasks of their daily lives....which is exactly why they would benefit from strength training. Managing intra-abdominal pressure and impact is part of life. Let's train to do it well. Instead of making their lives safer, generalized and rigid guidelines for exercising with prolapse have robbed women of their body's ability to bulletproof itself against the demands of life and fitness. As Bret Contreras PhD proclaimed, "If you think lifting weights is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous." What we need is a personalized approach. What we need is a plan of action that takes the WHOLE woman into account - not just her "dysfunction". What we need is hope and help and education and intentional training. So, where do we start? Well, here's what I recommend, personally and professionally, if you are someone with athletic goals who happens to also be managing POP: --Seek the guidance of a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (PFPT) who understands your goals, the latest information on prolapse, your activity of choice. My then-PT was one of the first people I told about wanting to train for RKC. Physical therapists have a reputation of being cautious to the point of discouraging but DiToro Physical Therapy encouraged me. If she hadn't, I would have wanted to know WHY so that I could work to help myself. My other PT (I believe in teamwork!), the lovely Anne Marie from Miracle Physical Therapy encouraged me to try a pessary, if I felt unsupported. I brought one, just in case, but have never needed to use it. --Dive deep into education and become an expert in your body. Read everything Julie Wiebe, PT, The Physio Detective, and my good friend, Everyday Battles, writes. Buy everything they sell. Understand how your body functions. Understand how movement impacts your pelvic floor from people who "speak" training. Understand how to manipulate your strategy to optimize the performance of your pelvic floor, and the rest of your body. Learn how to determine your symptom threshold and how to work within the boundaries your body gives you, but know that those may broaden as you become more proficient! I have purchased every worthwhile certification, read every blog, listened to the advice of mentors, and researched until I've fallen asleep at the computer. I needed to do this so that I could give myself, and my clients, the best opportunity for success. --If you have a certification or competition related goal, know that you are going to have to over prepare. You are likely going to have to work harder than anyone because you are going to constantly be wondering about your pelvic floor. Go into your event knowing that you are ready to *own* it. Not only will you have confidence in your abilities, but you'll have prepared your pelvic floor to perform under pressure, too. --Enlist the help of an exercise professional who understands your chosen activity AND pelvic floor dysfunction. This is the hardest part because we are rarer than Bigfoot (I swear I'm not really that into mythical creatures!). But find one of us because we would LOVE to help you. (If you're not local to me and my colleagues, Jessie Mundell has a great list of professionals who have gone through her course for postnatal exercise, where she discusses prolapse among other essential things one needs to understand about training during this chapter.) --Know how to modify anything you want or need to do so that it can work for you. With clients, I find that it's more likely than not that we can make a few tweaks and get them to a place where an activity is achievable. With myself, I knew I had to modify the recommended breathing pattern during squats, for instance. I trained squats in a way that supported my pelvic floor and found out how to meet the requirements of the certification with the demands of body when it came time to test out. The video posted is me testing out in my squat, the exercise that gave me the most anxiety (mostly because of the freakin' internet but certainly not discounting the challenge presented on the pelvic floor during that movement). --Set goals that allow for some wiggle room. Set goals that are realistic, flexible, but that still inspire you. I didn't go into day one of the certification looking to pass. I went in wanting to get through the certification, taking excellent care of my body and performing to the best of my ability. My preparedness allowed me to pass but I was prepared to not pass, if that was what my body needed to do. --Be patient, give yourself enough time prepare, and listen, REALLY LISTEN, to your body. I had signed up for this certification before. I had had to cancel before. I wasn't ready then and that's ok. It was a slow process to get here, but it was progress. I took days off when my body told me to, even when I really wished to be in the gym. I stopped training before I experienced symptoms. --Find support in your community. This is why I created the group POP Fitness; I belonged to groups that alienate women with prolapse who celebrate their athletic achievements. Instead of being shamed for doing something you love, join a community of people who is ACTUALLY interested in keeping you safe by providing information that is supported by evidence instead of born from fear. (Like mine ;) ) --Advocate for yourself. Always. This is non-negotiable. Tell everyone involved in the event that you have a condition that may require some modification. It's not "TMI", it's not something to be ashamed of, it's not a request for someone to go easy on you. It's imperative that we treat our pelvic floors just as we do any other injury. Breaking the stigma starts with you. I reached out to (amazing) head instructor, Chris Holder, before the certification began because I wanted him to know what I was working with. I didn't care if he understood it, I didn't care if he thought I was just trying to slack off. I needed him to know for the same reason I need to know when my clients have issues. And from a more global perspective, I need *EVERYONE* to know because women with prolapse CAN swing kettlebells but they also need to be instructed on how to do so in a way that takes their pelvic floor into consideration. And, finally: --Do it. Just, do it. Sign up for the thing, enroll in the event, lift your kids, lift your kettlebells, live your life. But do it with intention. Do it well, do it with the guidance of professionals, do it knowing that it may not always work out, but if it does, you'll experience a feeling unlike any other. Do it with your pelvic floor at the forefront of your thoughts, but without becoming overwhelmed by your perceived limitations. Do it and know that you are resilient, you are adaptable, you are strong. Do it and know that you can always change your mind, change the direction, change your course if your body says no. It's going to take work to return to athleticism after a prolapse diagnosis. It's going to take reaching out for help and support. It's going to take time, patience, and hope. It's likely going to take revamping your strategy, making some changes, and a whole bunch of awareness. It's going to be worth every second, every dollar spent, every tear shed. It's going to be worth it. You can do it.

21.01.2022 Brekky break between teaching and study prac for diploma Loving my Pilates life @thepilateslab_perth @breathe.education Thanks for the yummy fuel @glory_bowls Cinnamon apple porridge with rhubarb and granola #getinmybelly #pilatesgirl #perthpilates #breatheeducation #pilatesdiploma #movement #movementismedicine #thepilateslabperth #pilateslover

20.01.2022 Hey Pilates lovers This amazing workshop for students and teachers is coming to Perth. A full day of learning and moving with some of Australias best teachers at Total Movement in Subiaco

18.01.2022 My heart is full after an afternoon washing and then playing with this litter of beautiful lab puppies @pemberleyofpemberton Is there anything better than puppy snuggles #labrador #puppylove @ Pemberton, Western Australia

17.01.2022 Welcoming this beauty to our crazy household of kids, cats and one loud,but lovable, Galah #puppylove #bordercollie #nomorepets

17.01.2022 Lovely long weekend spent at home. Mornings at the beach Afternoons in the kitchen I LOVE cooking with no time restraints. And with no kids at home this Mexican chilli got to be extra spicy #backinthekitchen

16.01.2022 Perfect autumn day in my hood #nofilter

16.01.2022 Loving my teaching life @_totalmovement So many laughs with these great women. Thanks for the memories @sarahbyrnephoto @ Total Movement

12.01.2022 Great article discussing the biomechanics of the squat.......and why everyone has their own optimal squat position

11.01.2022 My morning starter #primalgreens with a hefty teaspoon of #turmeric Big thank you @livingpukka for my gifted greens, all the way from France to Australia. Love this product from @llsupplements #cleangreens #yummy #healthylife #foodismedicine #fitness #waytostarttheday

11.01.2022 Spring planting and gardening time. Thanks lovely hubby for doing all the work and bulking up my edible garden @kramenw #springplanting #foodismedicine #herbgarden #healthylife #outdoorliving

10.01.2022 Spending my day in the kitchen, making some soul food #homemadechocolate #peanutbuttercups #healthyfood #healthytreats #wholefoods @ Carine, Western Australia, Australia

10.01.2022 And.....the best behaved puppy at a family function goes to Ari! Youre the best. @courtneybrealey

10.01.2022 Thanks to our patient @_hayleeyy for finishing the puzzle I started a week ago. We have our dining room table back!! It was a hard one @tropical_travelerz #puzzlenerds

10.01.2022 Love a community car park party Perfect Saturday arvo @drift.kitchen hanging with the fab team @thepilateslab_perth Sunshine and beers . #pilateslab #pilatesperth #scarboroughfood #communityfeels #pilatesgirls #pilatesteam... #weekendvibes See more

09.01.2022 The importance of healthy relationships, according to science //www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI

08.01.2022 Green smoothies and dog walks @labudajuicebar Thanks for loaning me your puppy @hollykjwood

08.01.2022 So very happy that this lady is back from France! Thank you Sandrine for the amazing massage this week. Your intuitive hands have brought relief from an ongoing issue, and more importantly you have figured out the problem. I have been able to train hard this week with little to no pain and my body feels so relaxed. Can't wait for my next session

04.01.2022 Exciting new thing things happening at Total Movement in Subiaco

03.01.2022 Finished up teaching @cardeapilates this week to free up more time for my studies. Flowers from my boss @ems_ando , flowers from my clients and coffee beans from my Claremont coffee man @standin_room Feeling especially grateful for the opportunity to work with and teach such amazing women. The best!! #pilateslife #cardeapilates #perthpilates #pilateslover #movementismedicine #fitlife #perthfitness

03.01.2022 These Zucchini bites (recipe from @themethodnow ) turned out a treat. Added some chilli masala spices to zucchini, egg and coconut flour. Quick fry in coconut oil and baked in the oven for 10mins. YUMMO!! #zucchinigoodness #homecooking #healthyliving #wholefoods #healthysnacks

03.01.2022 Homemade chicken soup, with loads of garlic, ginger and turmeric.......for when you have a MASSIVE week ahead and feel that first winter cold creeping in. Alternating bowls of broth with @bioceuticals ArmaForce. #healthyliving #foodismedicine #comfortfood

02.01.2022 Dinner at the farm with the fam Happy birthday Daddy-o @geoffrey.yorath #homegrown #firepit #slowcookedcurry #healthylife #family @ Carramar, Western Australia

02.01.2022 Hey Ladies Being a Mum, and finding time to move and regain strength can be a hard act to juggle but not impossible Combining her love of Pilates as well as Str...ength Training Faye is going to be doing Mums and Bubs classes From May 6th. This class will combine Postpartum rehabilitation exercises using Pilates as well as strength training. Regain your strength with the support and guidance of a coach who has not only the education but the experience too Classes are MON, WED, FRIDAY 10.30am 45mins and limited to 6 People. For all queries and registration please contact [email protected]

02.01.2022 Back at Clarko for 7am Saturday training. #rainbowgreeting #outdoortraining #perthfitness #health #moveandsweat #tabata #hiit #resistancetraining #bodyweightworkout #missingsummeralready

02.01.2022 Thinking of new and yummy things to put in my vegan chocolate Peanut butter...... Raspberry and coconut Almond chunks #eatingmywaythroughquarantine

02.01.2022 Monday workout done in my new kit from @hyperluxe_ Loving my neon @teamjaggad and @newbalanceaustralia sneaks

01.01.2022 Ikarian longevity stew Beans, fennel, garlic, dill and LOTS of olive oil. This recipe is sensational and from the Blue Zones Kitchen cookbook https://www.bluezones.com//ikarian-longevity-stew-with-bl/

01.01.2022 Just breathe....... On a purely physical note, breathing keeps us alive. It supplies the body with oxygen and rids the body of toxins and waste products. It is also the link between the body and the mind. Practicing some mindful breathing throughout the day helps us to live in the present. It not only keeps us alive but makes us FEEL alive. An hour of Yoga or Pilates is the perfect way to practice mindful breathing. However, you can stop at anytime, anywhere during the day and focus on your breathe. 30 seconds, a minute, 5 minutes......inhale and exhale. Quiet the mind and see how you feel :)