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4th trimester postpartum considerations

The important 4th Trimester: POSTPARTUM CONSIDERATIONS

Four years after the birth of my second child I was eventually diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease. It was a long journey to get the diagnosis, as although I felt very unwell, I was regularly advised that there wasn’t anything wrong with me. So, I just presumed all my symptoms were related to being a busy mum who ran a business.

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Hashimoto’s Disease, Hypothyroidism & Exercise Polestar Pilates

Hashimoto’s Disease, Hypothyroidism & Exercise

Four years after the birth of my second child I was eventually diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease. It was a long journey to get the diagnosis, as although I felt very unwell, I was regularly advised that there wasn’t anything wrong with me. So, I just presumed all my symptoms were related to being a busy mum who ran a business.

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Polestar Pilates blog Springtime Rituals to Complement Your Pilates Workout

DAILY PILATES rituals to compliment your workout

Improve your Pilates sessions with these daily Pilates rituals Wondering how you can boost your Pilates workouts with summer around the corner? Simple daily Pilates rituals may be one way. Daily Pilates Rituals This year I came to a realisation that small daily rituals can go a long way to making improvements to your life.

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Polestar Reformer or Mat Pilates Which One Is Right For Me?

What is the difference between Reformer and Mat Pilates?

What is the difference between Reformer and Mat Pilates, and which one is right for me? These are common questions from new clients at our Brookvale Pilates studio. We all want to maximise our efforts and make sure we get the best workout for our body, so what is the difference between Reformer and Mat,

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Pilates while you drive – is your posture working for you?

Pilates-based tips to improve YOUR driving posture

Simple Pilates-based tips to improve driving posture is one of my favourite take-home prescriptions, as it affects nearly everyone and it’s an easy habit to implement. Driving around the Northern Beaches, I find myself noticing drivers and their posture behind the wheel. This makes me think about how the benefits of their Pilates sessions extend

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