Thanks to our expanding team of trainers, we are now able to provide  Oshawa personal trainer services! Let us come to you so you can achieve the body you want, in the safety and comfort of your home or neighbourhood. Our Oshawa personal trainers understand that everyone’s goals are different. We can tailor your workout to make it challenging for you. It’s a perfect way to get fit on your terms, and is fantastic for first time moms!

If you’re a first time mom, you know how much your body has changed after giving birth. Your hips may have gotten wider and fat probably accumulates more easily in areas where you never had a problem before, like your stomach, hips and thighs. The changes to your body shape may be bringing you down, but don’t let them get the best of you. You have the capability to shed the pounds that you’ve accumulated from pregnancy. Do it now before it’s too late – a recent study has shown that gaining weight after your first birth can dramatically improve your chances of developing diabetes during your second pregnancy (gestational diabetes). The study, conducted by healthcare organization Kaiser Permanente in California, found that the risk for developing gestational diabetes is double for a woman who gains about 12-17 pounds following their first pregnancy, compared to a woman of the same height whose weight remains stable. Gain more than 18 pounds, and the risk triples. Type 2 diabetes may also develop more easily at a later time, and the child may also be more prone to obesity.

It’s important to note that women will gain weight during pregnancy – it’s only natural. However, excess weight that is a result of fat should be kept to a minimum; what’s healthy should be defined by your doctor.

Some ways to shed the baby fat after childbirth are:

1. Perform gentle exercises, like walking, regularly. Ramp up intensity after a couple of months, after your body has healed and has recovered from the trauma of childbirth.

2. Resist the temptation to finish your baby’s leftovers once they start on solids.

3. Stick to a healthy diet. It’s incredibly important, especially if you’re breastfeeding.

4. Research has found that women who breastfeed for a minimum of 6 months find it easier to reclaim a healthy weight.

5. Talk to us to get started on a bespoke exercise regimen created by your Oshawa personal trainer serving the east of Toronto area!

For millions of women around the world, the monthly pain and discomfort associated with their menstrual cycle is an all-too familiar part of being the fairer sex. The pain ranges from being a minor nuisance that is tolerable to a crippling condition that only bedrest and medication can ease.
Dysmenorrhea is the technical term for the pain association with menstruation. There are two types of dysmenorrhea: primary, which is more common, and secondary.
Primary dysmenorrhea is pain that is caused by excessive prostaglandin production. While pain is the most common sensation experienced, nausea, diarrhea and headaches may also occur.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is caused by an abnormal uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. This may include infections, disease, or endometriosis. Women suffering from secondary dysmenorrhea will experience pain and cramping that lasts longer than their menstrual blood flow. While the only treatment for secondary dysmenorrhea is by medication, surgery or both, the pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea can actually be alleviated with exercise.
Exercise and Primary Dysmenorrhea
Beta-endorphins are released when the body is under stress or pain and act as a natural pain reliever, providing relief from menstrual cramps. To release beta-endorphins, you simply have to exercise.

That’s right. At a time when exercise is the absolute last thing you want to do, it’s the first thing you should do. Drag your miserable self out of bed, grab a drink of water and slip on those runners – it’s time to hit the gym to workout. Experts say that the best type of exercise is aerobic, so try some jogging or a good cardio class to ease those cramps. You can also talk to a personal trainer who can help you set a monthly fitness plan that can ease menstrual pain.
But don’t just workout when you’ve got period pain. Research has shown that regular exercise (4-5 times a week for at least 30 minutes) can help ease the intensity of cramping associated with primary dysmenorrhea.