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Returning to exercise safely after giving birth is a huge passion of mine and I want to help as many Mums as I can on their journey after having children, navigating past any postnatal injuries and building a strong, healthy regime to make you feel great

09/08/2021

Did you know that food can have a huge impact on how you recover? Making sure you fuel yourself with enough protein and the right antioxidants, vitamins, fibre and more can all impact how your body recovers after giving birth. One of my favourite breakfasts is a chia pudding, as you can make a big batch and leave it in the fridge for a few days making it a quick meal when you don’t have lots of time. You can add your own combination of fruit, nuts and seeds on the top as well. Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, antioxidants, protein, iron and calcium. For a basic pudding, mix (or blend) 4 tablespoons of chia seeds with 250ml of nut or coconut milk and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

29/07/2021

Today for foam roller Thursday with I am using the foam roller for a lovely recovery session. Postnatally one can often feel tight and sore from sitting lots, feeding, holding baby and lack of sleep, so it’s so important to add some lovely flowing movements into your day. The foam roller allows you to move fluidly and you can do a range of exercises that involve flexing, extending and twisting the spine. If you do still have a diastasis then go nice and slowly and listen to your body. This movement should feel good!

26/07/2021

Do you practice mindfulness? When we have children it is hard to find the time and space we need to be mindful. However, adding in five minutes of mindfulness each day can have a dramatic impact on your mental health and energy levels. Mindfulness can come in so many different forms – it could be going for a walk in the fresh air, sitting in a bath relaxing or closing your eyes and trying to focus on your breathing. See if you can add five minutes of mindfulness each day this week and notice how you feel? My Postnatal Program helps to encourage you to practice movement mindfully as we workout. You also have access to a meditation that you could do when baby falls asleep on you or you have five minutes to yourself. Head over to my website (link in bio) for more information.

21/07/2021

Last week I mentioned my love for lunges and there are so many different ways that we can lunge. One of the most important things to remember is to ensure our front knee tracks over our toes when we are lunging. You could start by having your fingers against a wall or chair to help you with your balance and stay in a static position and just bend the knees and stand back up tall. You could also then work to step forward and back up or step one leg backwards and then back up. When you are feeling confident, you can start to take your lunges off to the side or then in different directions to challenge yourself even more. There are so many fabulous options for lunges! If you would like to join some workouts that incorporate lunges, then please have a look at my online programs (link in bio).

15/07/2021

I believe in the importance of introducing functional movement patterns after giving birth, because we don’t want to just feel strong during an exercise session, but also when we’re away from the class in our everyday lives. Lunges are a wonderful exercise to incorporate into a training program because we so often have to step on to one leg and balance, even if it just to pick up some toys or reach into a high cupboard. Practicing the movement so that we are strong and can move in a variety of different ways on to one leg and back up to standing safely, is really important. Lots of my classes online include different variations of lunges to help you become stronger. Visit my website (link in bio) for more information on my postnatal program.

12/07/2021

Sometimes it’s nice to just go with the flow with our movements, rather than do a set exercise with a specific number of sets or repetitions. It is so important to listen to our body in the postnatal period to ensure that we feel good and don’t push ourselves to do something our body isn’t ready for. If you’re looking for some nice exercise to get the spine moving in every direction and have an overall release for your tired or tight body, try these. If you still have a diastasis, then be very gentle when doing the rotation and flexion and stop if it doesn’t feel good. You can do all of these exercises in a seated position as well. Moving like this for a few minutes every couple of hours, will make a huge difference to how your body feels. If you’re looking for more workouts, have a look at my postnatal program (link in bio).

07/07/2021

There are so many functional movements that we should practice during our recovery, to bring us strength both on the mat, but also into our everyday life. My postnatal classes focus on these movement patterns, so that we work our whole body in a safe and efficient way. Being able to hinge safely at the hips is of great importance to us when we are bending down to pick up baby, or their toys or even to put our shoes on. We want to make sure that we don’t put any undue stress on our back, that we engage our abdominals and glutes to help maintain our long spine and to lift us back up to standing. If you want to learn more about safe movement practices or to get moving yourself, please visit my website (link in bio) where you can find out more about my Postnatal Program.

02/07/2021

Prolapse is a condition where organs fall down or slip out of their place. This diagram shows the most common types of pelvic organ prolapse. It is estimated that at least half of women who have more than one child have some degree of pelvic organ prolapse! It is important to note that prolapse can also occur in the months AFTER childbirth, from over exertion or returning to running or high impact exercise too soon. Rehabilitating your body after childbirth to help address or prevent prolapse is crucial. My Postnatal Program was designed to help you find a safe way to return to exercise after giving birth, with low impact exercise in mind, that will still strengthen the whole body. Please visit my website (link in bio) for more information. If you have any symptoms such as heaviness in your va**na, a lump or bulge, aching, pain during in*******se, urinary incontinence, bowel problems or backache, it is worth having a check up with a doctor.

01/07/2021

There are so many things to think about when you have a baby and the worry of returning to exercise, when you should start and what you should do is something that you may not have lots of time and energy to consider. My Postnatal Program helps to take the guesswork out of returning to exercise. There are 22 workout videos that progress you through your return to movement, building on safe exercises that activate and strengthen the whole body. I also equip you with lots of extra information handouts if you would like to learn more about how your body works during your recovery phase and what things you can do to assist in your recovery. For more information, please head over to my website (link in bio).

30/06/2021

I am so excited to launch Bec McLean Pilates Online (website link in bio). Here you can find two programs: my Postnatal Program and my on-demand Pilates subscription service. Supporting Mums in their journey to return to exercise after giving birth is a passion of mine, having suffered severe injuries from not returning safely myself. I would love to support as many women as possible on their postnatal journey, so I created this program to provide you with knowledge, functional workouts and encouragement to become active again. Please also follow my main Instagram for more general Pilates workouts and programs.

29/06/2021

Welcome to my Postnatal page! Here I will provide you with a wide range of information to help you navigate life after giving birth. If you are looking to return to exercise safely after giving birth, then my online Postnatal Program is for you. Please visit my website for more information and follow along here for useful tips, workout ideas and motivation.

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