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Pregnant and Want to Stay Fit, Pain-Free & Prepared for Birth? Here’s How!!
Julie Cunningham Julie Cunningham

Pregnant and Want to Stay Fit, Pain-Free & Prepared for Birth? Here’s How!!

🎥 Why Pregnancy-Specific Exercise Matters

Pregnancy isn’t the time for generic workouts or guesswork. In this short video, Julie from Active Mum explains why choosing a pregnancy-specific fitness program is essential for staying strong, avoiding pain, and preparing your body for birth and recovery.

Learn how the right exercises can:

  • Prevent back pain, pelvic pain, and abdominal separation

  • Strengthen your pelvic floor safely

  • Support a healthy weight range

  • Keep you mobile and comfortable right up to your due date

Whether you're in your first or third trimester, this video will show you why personalised, expert-designed prenatal training can make all the difference.

👉 Ready to train smarter for pregnancy?
Get started for just $35 at Active Mum

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"Why do my knees hurt when I squat?!"
Julie Cunningham Julie Cunningham

"Why do my knees hurt when I squat?!"

We hear it all the time. You’re doing your squats, trying to strengthen and tone — and instead of feeling the burn in your glutes, you're wincing from knee pain.

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Are You Ignoring Your Body’s Fuel Warning Light?
Julie Cunningham Julie Cunningham

Are You Ignoring Your Body’s Fuel Warning Light?

"When Is It Safe to Start Running After having my Baby?"

It’s an important question because returning to high-impact exercise too soon can cause lifelong damage to your body. Here’s what you need to know:

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Struggling to Lose Weight After 40? You’re Not Alone—Let’s Rethink Your Approach!
Julie Cunningham Julie Cunningham

Struggling to Lose Weight After 40? You’re Not Alone—Let’s Rethink Your Approach!

"Struggling to Lose Weight After 40? You’re Not Alone—Let’s Rethink Your Approach!"

Ladies, if you’re over 40 and still trying to lose weight the same way you did in your 20s or 30s, it’s no wonder you’re frustrated! After 40, our bodies don’t respond the same way, and the old approach—intense workouts and restrictive diets—is actually working against you. Here’s why, and what you should do instead:

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"5 Mistakes Mums Make When Trying to Lose the Mummy Tummy!"
Julie Cunningham Julie Cunningham

"5 Mistakes Mums Make When Trying to Lose the Mummy Tummy!"

Struggling with a stubborn mummy tummy after pregnancy? You’re not alone! Many mums face challenges in regaining their pre-baby shape, and unfortunately, common mistakes can often hinder progress rather than help. In our latest blog post, we delve into the five most frequent pitfalls that mums encounter when trying to lose their mummy tummy.

From misguided exercises like sit-ups and crunches to the lure of extreme diets, we uncover why these popular methods might be doing more harm than good.

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BANISH YOUR INNER BULLY (Life lessons for my 10 year old daughter)
Julie Cunningham Julie Cunningham

BANISH YOUR INNER BULLY (Life lessons for my 10 year old daughter)

Inner Bully, the biggest BULLY you will ever encounter & how to challenge it, so it doesn't control you.

This was a very powerful chat with my 10 year old girl, and it was really moving.

This lesson is applicable to every human, who has ever had that BULLYING voice inside their head telling them they are stupid, or they can't or they are a failure, of too fat or too skinny, or not loveable or not successful enough.

BULLY BE GONE!

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