The Core & The Floor

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skiltz
21/10/2013 -

The Core & The Floor
DVD $44.95, DVD + balance ball $84.95 fromwww.filifit.com
Includes: 95 minutes of targeted workouts on one DVD
Suitable for: All fitness levels, but especially new mums
This balance-ball based workout was developed specifically for women post-pregnancy. Focusing on the pelvic floor, abdominals, and posture, it was developed by a physiotherapist and midwife who are both also fitness gurus. There are easy-to-understand explanations of why you're doing what you're doing, and for women who have had physically demanding pregnancies, this is a godsend - your body is different after having a baby, and it's important to recognise this and respect it.
The good bits: The "stars" of the DVD are our own fitness experts, Lisa Yates and Fiona Ross, and they definitely know what they're talking about. The DVD begins with an education section explaining the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, posture, back care, and a healthy post-pregnancy diet. It then moves on to the workout, starting with core basics and moving on to lower back, buttocks, legs, balance, chest and shoulders, upper back, spinal mobility, stretching, and relaxation. Balance balls are quite fun to work out with, and very gentle on post-pregnancy hips and backs. Easy, intermediate, and advanced stages of the workouts are demonstrated at the same time, so you just watch the person on screen who matches your fitness level in order to determine how you should be doing things. Of all the home-based exercise programmes we trialled, this is the only one that was developed and produced in New Zealand, meaning that every single part of it is relevant to Kiwi women.
The tricky bits: It's a little bit difficult to make sure you're concentrating on your posture, pelvic floor, abs, etc all at the same time, so take it slow to start.
Bottom line: This DVD was just picked up by the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne, and there's a reason why. It's awesome.

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