Train With Your Body

Your Body

How our bodies respond to exercise can vary a lot from person to person. Hormonal changes, different life stages, and common issues like pelvic floor symptoms or a weaker core can all affect how we feel and perform. Training that takes these differences and your current fitness and physical status into account can help you get better results, stay consistent, feel more confident, and reduce your risk of injury. Learning to adapt your training to your own needs allows you to work with your body rather than against it.

Why the Core and Pelvic Floor Matter

Pelvic floor problems are common but often go unnoticed, which can make certain exercises harder so they must be addressed and supported with exercise. A weak core, which can be further affected during pregnancy and postpartum, may lead to poor posture, discomfort, or difficulty with everyday movements. Starting with the basics, like learning to engage your core properly and breathe effectively, is absolutely essential before moving on to strength training. Skipping these foundations can put extra strain on your body, and in some cases make existing problems worse!

Strength Training is Key

Building lean muscle supports metabolism, physical function, and bone health - all particularly important for women, who are at higher risk of bone loss over time. Exercises like Pilates, running, or HIIT can be great additions, especially if they’re activities you enjoy, however, they shouldn’t replace progressive strength training, because they don’t strengthen your body in the same way. It’s important to note that effective strength training may require you to adapt your workouts to suit your current needs, because how strong, coordinated, and well-recovered you feel can change for many reasons. For example, in the luteal phase before a period, PMS might make heavy lifting feel exhausting. On those days, shorter or lighter sessions with extra rest may work better. Learning when to push yourself, when to adapt your training by listening to your body is key to staying consistent and making long-term progress.

Make Training Sustainable and Enjoyable!

Exercise should feel supportive, not exhausting. Even small adjustments to the way you train can make a big difference, helping you feel more in tune with your body.

If you’d like to chat about any of this, or feel you could benefit from tailored coaching, please get in touch - I’d love to hear from you!