Want a flatter tummy? Shhhh.... It's a secret but now we know.

Full sit-ups and plank exercises can make our pelvic floor function & belly bulge 'MORE' if we do them:

-during pregnancy (after the belly has developed)

-too soon post-pregnancy (before we've worked to heal our core)

-or if mammas who had babies years ago do the exercises improperly (and MANY women unfortunately do).

It's good to avoid some 'flexion' exercises like these where the intra-abdominal pressure is difficult to regulate. Also staying away from extreme extension is a good idea (examples include up-dog, back bends, or cobras in yoga).

 Our Mantra.... Start slow. Progress as you get stronger!

Once you are stronger and don't experience any doming, coning or bread-loafing down the midline of your belly... don't notice incontinence or feel pain, pressure, bulging, or dragging down below around your 'lady bits'... You're likely good to add on the more difficult exercises. We just need to lay down the foundations first!

We don't want you to be scared of high impact activity or sit-ups and plank exercises... We just want to lay down the foundations first and teach you to listen to your body!