March 2019 – Time is Marching On

by | Mar 12, 2019

Dear F4T Moms & Moms-to-be,

With the temperatures still soaring, and the weeks flying by, I think we are all in need of some time to relax…not long to go until all the public holidays start coming thick and fast! So with this in mind, the theme of this month’s newsletter is ensuring you take some time out to exercise, as a way to nourish and thank your body for all it has done for you, and all it continues to do for you on a daily basis. We are here to help you on your fitness journey throughout all your stages of life!

March Tapping Special!!!!

Bailey will be offering a taping special: 15-minute functional screening and taping for R150.00.

Please book directly with Bailey on 087 943 2373. We have also detailed the benefits of pre – and post-natal specific taping below😊

RockTape is a kinesiology tape designed to help people “move better and move more”. During the latter stages of pregnancy, some women may find it difficult to move at all after almost 40 weeks of an ever expanding bump and  the associated plethora of hormonal and musculoskeletal changes that one goes through.

The tape effectively works on a feedback loop to the brain. You could say that we “tape the brain so that we can train!” (and this is all drug/medication free. There is nothing in the tape – it’s the design of it and its relationship with our bodies, that makes it work. #amazing)

Based on the tactile sensation of the tapes application and the “lifting effect” it has on the underlying structures, it results in a neural signal to the brain, which then prompts a motor response to the stimulation. More concisely dubbed as “Skintelligence” .

Below are a few pre and post-natal specific applications that could be considered:

  • Lumbopelvic  instability and Posterior pelvic pain
  • Pubic symphysis discomfort & Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain
  • Diaphragmatic breathing patterns
  • Suspensory ligament support
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Assistance with DRA
  • Scarring application post C – Section

***Please note that the tape should not be used on any individual that has kidney dysfunction, cardiovascular incompetence, neuropathy or any active cancer sites. *** Application of the tape is always individual specific and a pre – screen should always be done by a health care practitioner prior to initial use.

FIT 4 TWO MOMMIES WALKING GROUP!

Please join Kayla and baby Liam every Tuesday and Friday at 9am at Higher Ground restaurant, within Saint Stithians School for a moms and babies walking workout! You are welcome to walk at your own pace, and there are facilities at the restaurant to change and feed babies. This is FREE!!! So spread the word and bring your friends along!

To all our Moms with little crawlers on their hands, who are battling to keep coming to the postnatal classes, why not come along to our Pilates classes on a Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30am, or leave baby behind and have some me-time on a Saturday at 8:45am? 😊

0TLC 4 MOMS Group Price Change: Megan has adjusted the pricing of the weekly TLC sessions, so the cost is now R150 for both the TLC group and Baby Wellness Clinic. If you want to only attend the clinic, its R50, or only the group for R100. Please RSVP to Megan on 082 515 3365, if you would like to attend.

We are so excited to welcome so many Moms back to Post-natal classes, and would also like to congratulate Michelle and Ayesha on the safe arrival of their little ones.😊

Exercise of the month:

Squat – Great for strengthening quads, glutes and can be done safely throughout pregnancy, and postpartum, while holding baby!

Ball wall squats Squats can be modified depending on fitness levels and trimesters. You can squat down as far as you feel comfortable. Please make sure you are not straining to come back up, or are feeling any pain in your knees. If you are, try to make the squat smaller, do not go as far down. You can repeat this with feet parallel, and turned out, and can also do some calf raises in between each set of squats. 3 sets of 10-15 reps, with a set of calf raises in between each set of squats. You can make this more challenging by holding a set of dumbbells, or if you are postpartum, you can hold your baby😊

Ball Wall Squats

Squats can be modified depending on fitness levels and trimesters. You can squat down as far as you feel comfortable. Please make sure you are not straining to come back up, or are feeling any pain in your knees. If you are, try to make the squat smaller, do not go as far down. You can repeat this with feet parallel, and turned out, and can also do some calf raises in between each set of squats.

3 sets of 10-15 reps, with a set of calf raises in between each set of squats. You can make this more challenging by holding a set of dumbbells, or if you are postpartum, you can hold your baby😊

Exercise tip of the month:

Consistency is key when it comes to exercise…start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can😊

 

We are committed to providing you with safe, effective and enjoyable classes, would love to continue to improve our service to you, so please would you take a minute to complete our quick, anonymous, patient satisfaction survey. Click here: http://www.fit4two.co.za/review

Kindest Regards,

Gill, Kayla and the Fit 4 Two team