Katrina Tarrant Articles

Abdominal Separation after baby

The zipper front – the best visual cue for the lower belly I have heard! Abdominal separation or Rectus Diastasis (RD) is a common and necessary part of carrying a baby and being a new mum. It affects 66% of women. RD is the wonderful pregnant body's way of getting your abdominal muscles around your...

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The 2015 women’s health and fitness summit

Heba wows her audience on speaking about the troubles with a tight pelvic floor This summit held September in Melbourne is an annual gathering for all those interested in women's health, fitness, and nutrition, in whatever capacity. It brings together world-renowned speakers and presenters from all...

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The do’s and dont's of using weights

Resistance and weight training Strength or resistance training has many reported benefits, but just picking up any old set of dumbbells or barbells could do you harm. Inappropriate weight, poor postures while exercising and dodgy techniques can all mean possible injury. Throwing your body around, gr...

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Pregnancy and swelling

Do you feel like your legs are as thick as tree trunks? By Nicky Davies, Massage therapist form TREWellness Centre, Cremorne You may be pregnant, trying to get pregnant or had your baby. It doesn't matter which boat you're in, no doubt you've heard lots of stories about "what to expect when you're p...

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The Fix Program’s Yoga ‘Sun Salutation’

Enjoy the warmth and glow after this modification of the famous yoga sequence In some of our $1, you may get a taste of the 'Salute to the Sun' or Sun Salutation. This is a common ritual and practice in all yoga styles and it has tremendous physical and mental benefits. To 'salute the sun', we are b...

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Do I have stress fractures?

Shin pain explained With the running season and warmer weather just around the corner, many of us may be slipping on our trainers to get out there and exercise. Be cautious! Have you suddenly increased our walking and running intensities to risk injury? A sudden increase in the levels of our exercis...

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The reported benefits of SRC pregnancy wear

Hear how mums love the SRC shorts The gentle compression offered with this range of shorts and leggings can reduce pregnancy pains in the back and pelvis, and assist with keeping abdominal muscles activating as they should to support your back posture. This is particularly essential as the pregnancy...

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