Are you frustrated that your pelvic floor and core aren't coping with exercise? Or just want to get them strengthening as you exercise? Then todays episode is definitely for you!  Today I take you on a walk with me, as I talk you through: Engaging your core  Supporting your pelvic floor  on the move Improving your posture and back position Engaging those glutes!  This is the perfect episode to get your core working as you listen!  And here are those links: If you aren't sure how to engage, then jump into www.FitFannyAdams.com/CORE Want to identify birdsong? Its https ..read more

Think you are suffering alone with your vaginal atrophy? Think again!  Halle Belle is sharing her experience when misdiagnosed menopause related vaginal atrophy was first diagnosed  as 'the worst case of Herpes'. She is on a mission to shift how we recognise and support women experiencing vulvo-vaginal changes associated with menopause.  With around 50% of menopausal women experiencing changes in their vagina during menopause, today I explore why those changes happen and most importantly, why you too should be inspired to get the medical support you need. Want to share your expe ..read more

With so many sanitary products on the market, we are swept into a mindset that we should 'just get on', regardless of our periods.  In reality, women and girls are still troubled with the hormonal fluctuations in mood, energy, sleep quality ... and the fear of leakage or ability to use and access sanitary products for the sports / activities they're involved in.   Dr Nat Brown is research associate based at Swansea University and Sport Wales – working for the Welsh Institute of Performance Science and she is passionate about helping women feel and perform at their best throughou ..read more

It's not just trampolining that places excess strain on the pelvic floor. Your pelvic floor muscles and  whole  infrastructure is hugely impacted by body position, load and what plane of movement (ie angle) you are working in.   By understanding where and when your pelvic floor is in its strongest V's most vulnerable position, you can better manage your movement to minimise pelvic floor compromise... or better still, learn to how correctly identify and strengthening the key muscles!  In todays episode I unpick the anatomy and bio-mechanical impact (dont worry, nothing too t ..read more

Recognising when something is not working for us, is critical to progress. We need to understand and admit when what we are doing is not working and we have to change our course of action.  Climbing the perilous spiral staircases of our local 11th Century castle, was such a great 'aha' moment for me to comprehend that 'no ' really can be the right answer. Whilst on the surface it can feel like defeat, its crucial to look closer and appreciate that a balanced, educated decision can be the right one for our body. And enables us to work at things from a different angle.  Are you one of ..read more

Life  post pandemic seems to have been a constant flux. Right now it feels that that we subtly adjusting within our new state of ‘normal’. And that this is across our lives personally, at work, in business and within our health priorities.  What has this to do with your pelvic floor? Everything!  Your pelvic floor and core is so affected by external stress, lack of movement and chronic poor movement patterns as a result of 'new' working patterns, that I need to know where you are right now! Why? So I can create the right programmes and events that you need!  Is it clari ..read more

We all know that squeezing is a big part of pelvic floor strength, but just how hard should we be squeezing?  https://www.gladiatorstv.com/gladiators/bbc/nitro/In todays episode I discuss the tendency to over squeeze and explore why a gladiator style power squeeze doesnt always equate to better function.  If you have been left wondering how to exercise and identify each of your pelvic floor muscles, head to:  www.fitfannyadams.com/PelvicFloorProgram for access for $49  or www.fitfannyadams.com/PelvicFloorProgramme for access for £39 And if you are wanting to join my Easter ..read more

It's been such a wonderful start to 2024, seeing women progress and feel confident with their movement, core and pelvic floor! So, this week I'm taking on the role of Easter bunny and spreading the love! Too many people STILL cue navel to spine to activate their core and feel demotivated with 'lazy glutes'. No, no, no. Let's get educated and empowered to move in a way that supports and strengthens! As a population, we are largely switched off, stressed and disconnected. We expect to jump into great movement patterns when we exercise, but it takes focused unpicking of habits, followed by re-edu ..read more

To celebrate International Women's Day, I opened my virtual doors to my CoreCardio class and I'd LOVE for you to try it too!  Hands up, fessin' up, I've been too overcommited this last couple of weeks and dropped a ball communicating out this class to you. So by way of heartfelt apology, you get a bonus episode AND free access to todays class... just head to  www.FitFannyAdams.com/Register  before the end of March 2024 and you will receive access!  Want to jump right into the MembersHub for 3x Live classes a week (term time only), access to the replays plus 100's of on-dema ..read more

Ever wondered why your pelvic floor issues grumble on, usually only increasing in complexity? We often underestimate the complex nature of our pelvic floor  and with it, the multi disciplinary approach to healing and restoration.  Today, I explore why pelvic floor dysfunction can quickly become complex, chronic and with multiple systems becoming involved. Understanding and embracing why a collaborative, multi disciplinary approach to healing and restoration is often needed, can also be a part of the restoration journey!  Want to jump in and understand your 6 principle pelvic flo ..read more