The more active and fit you are in your pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and weight gain. Exercising during pregnancy can also help through labour as well as getting back into shape post baby. Many people don’t exercise during pregnancy because they are worried it might be harmful to their baby, which is not the case when done safely. In fact, there is evidence that suggests, active women are less likely to experience problems later on

Whilst I am a massive advocate for pushing our bodies to it’s limits, it is equally as important to give our bodies rest days. A fitness regime is not complete without rest days, they are just as important as the training days. Taking regular rest days allows our bodies to recover and repair, both being a critical part of progress, regardless of your fitness levels or sport. You have heard of ‘never skip leg day’ well…never skip a rest day either! If you are wondering why th