I’ve been studying, working and taking part in sport and exercise for the past 20 years. Prior to my level 3 qualification in Personal Training with Pre and Post Natal, I studied sport and exercise science at university (BSc) before then working in the sports events industry for 15 years. I have also been a National level track athlete and keen triathlete. It’s fair to say that I’ve always been fascinated by how the body moves and what it’s capable of!

However, it wasn’t until the birth of my two girls that I had a new appreciation of my body as a female and the adaptations that occur during pregnancy, child-birth and the often forgotten 4th trimester, the postnatal period. Becoming a mum also changed how I exercised. With the ability to spontaneously disappear for a run or swim no longer possible, and having never been a big fan of the gym environment, I started working out at home. I quickly fell in love with the idea of being able to use whatever time and/or equipment there was available to create effective workouts!

It was during this time that I discovered an amazing amount of conflicting information out there about what is and isn’t safe during the postnatal period. I’ve since made it my mission to become educated on the subject and to help others who are also feeling a bit lost as to where to start and how, which leads me to where I am today.