Exercise Essentials for Mothers with Brooke Wright
In this insightful and encouraging episode, Monique chats with Brooke Wright, a personal trainer and award-winning group fitness instructor, about navigating the journey of pre and postnatal fitness, building community, and embracing the natural ebbs and flows of life as a mother. Together, they dive into the realities of balancing motherhood, business, and self-care while providing empowering advice for women to honour their changing bodies and cycles.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Pre- and Postnatal Fitness: Why connecting with a pelvic health physio is essential during and after pregnancy, and how tailored movement supports recovery and confidence.
- Ditching the Bounce Back Myth: Shifting the focus to building strength from the inside out and loving your body for what it’s achieved.
- Understanding Your Cycle: How to sync your fitness routine with the four phases of your cycle and listen to your body’s unique needs.
- Finding Balance: Simple, actionable self-care strategies (like a weekly run or yoga session) to help mothers feel centred, supported, and grounded amidst the chaos.
- Community is Everything: The importance of connection and support during motherhood.
🎙 About Brooke Wright:
Brooke is a mum of three, a personal trainer, and a specialist in pre- and postnatal fitness. She is passionate about building communities where women feel seen, heard, and empowered. Brooke runs small group fitness classes in Hamilton, NZ, and shares her expertise on fitness, wellness, and navigating motherhood.
- Follow Brooke on Instagram: @BrookeRSWright
- Facebook: BRSW Pre and Post Natal Fitness
- Visit Brooke’s Website: www.brsw.nz
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