Gaining a gap in your abdominal muscles during pregnancy is completely normal, it is the way you body makes room for your growing baby. This gap is called a distension or a diastasis. 1. The stretching of your mid-line tissues is totally normal during pregnancy and its return to your …
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I receive messages asking me how heavy people should be lifting – or how much I lift on a particular exercise. I am NOT a weight-lifter, power-lifter or body builder. I’m just someone who enjoys lifting heavy stuff every now and again and enjoy the freedom I have of being …
There are many benefits to exercise during pregnancy from helping you sleep better, managing weight gain and preparing for birth. Medical experts agree that all healthy pregnant women should aim for at least 30 minutes daily exercise to improve their well-being and benefit their baby. If you’re struggling to maintain …
I get it, you’ve been working out for a while and you made loads of progress at the start but things have started to slow down and you feel like you’ve reached a plateau. Especially with everyone staying home as much as possible at the moment, it’s not always an …
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Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting. Muslims participating in Ramadan will not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. It is common to have 2 meals in a 24 hour period, the suhoor, just before sunrise and the iftar, just after sunset. This fasting can …