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Women get cleared at 6 weeks and then they’re basically on their own.

No one explains what that clearance actually means and no one gives them a progression plan.

No one says “here’s how you safely build back to doing the movements you used to be able to.” They’re left guessing and stuck between doing too much and doing too little.

That lack of guidance from doctors costs months of anxiety and holding back just in the fear of not wanting to be in pain, or make things worse.

Clearance at 6 weeks doesn’t equal readiness and readiness isn’t one-size-fits-all, it looks so different to each woman. Walking might be your safe space at week 6, but lifting light weights might be the right step for another woman.

Safe progression means understanding where you actually are (not where your doctor says you should be, or what someone says on the internet).

When you have a real progression plan that is tailored to your body, your c-section experience, your symptoms and lifestyle everything changes. The anxiety lifts, the confidence builds. You get back to moving, playing, lifting freely. You get your body back.

That’s what I want for you.

DM me if you’re ready to rebuild without fear 💙

I absolutely love getting messages about Real Strong Women merch. But my favourite? The ones asking for more socks. More colours. More options.

And if you haven’t guessed yet, I’m genuinely obsessed with doing more colours 😂 It’s my favourite part of creating merch, figuring out which shades actually work, which ones women will actually want to live in.

So you asked. I listened.

New RSW sock colours are coming to the website soon. Keep your eyes peeled for the full release 💙

Which colour is your favourite?

I get messages from women who feel completely lost after having a C-section.

Their doctor focuses on the visible scar; does it look infected, is it healing properly, and then say ‘you’re cleared at xx weeks.’ (the No. seems to vary on postcode!) But nothing is explained about what’s going on inside of your body.

You go home, moving slowly because it doesn’t feel right. By week 6 you try to lift the pram and suddenly feeling terrified. The fear comes because nobody explained what was actually happening beneath the surface.

The organs settling, the muscle layers trying to knit back together, the scar tissue forming internally. It’s a lot.

Then comes the real confusion when the doctor says exercise is fine. But there’s a huge difference between a gentle walk and lifting something heavy and nobody explains that.

So women are stuck, feeling too scared to move much, too worried about seizing up if they do nothing. Unsure of what’s actually safe.

And you deserve to understand your internal healing and you deserve a real progression plan.

You deserve to rebuild confidence in your body, not just your strength.

Let me know in the comments if you’d love to learn more about safe progression to core strengthening and returning to heavy lifting after c-section 💙

There’s no such thing as one perfect hinge.

Too often we’re taught there’s one “right” way to move. Do it this way or you’re doing it wrong. But in reality, movement is far more individual than that.

Your best hinge depends on your body, your goals, your injury history, how you manage pressure, your pelvic floor symptoms and what you’re trying to achieve right now.

Here’s the thing: a woman recovering from birth, someone managing prolapse symptoms, a CrossFitter chasing performance and a woman returning from injury may all hinge slightly differently.

Same movement pattern. Different demands. Different benefits. And that’s completely okay.

Good coaching isn’t about making everybody move the same way. It’s about finding the version that works for YOUR body. Right now. At this stage. With your specific needs.

So which hinge is yours? Watch the five versions in this carousel and find the one that feels strong for your body.

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Which hinge is your favourite? 👇

“I wee when I run.”

I hear this from so many women.

What I notice isn’t embarrassment or shame. It’s how much you miss running without having to think about your bladder. How much you miss feeling free in your body.

Because for many women, running isn’t just exercise. It’s headspace. Stress relief. Time for you.

Leaking when you run is common, but it isn’t something you have to just put up with.

Your pelvic floor isn’t broken. More often than not, it just needs help learning how to manage the pressure that running creates.

With the right approach, most women see significant improvements within 6-8 weeks.

You deserve to run, jump, laugh and move without worrying where the nearest toilet is -You deserve to move freely again 💙

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8.6 million women die from heart disease around the world annually, that’s more than all cancers combined. And we’re not talking about it with urgency.

Women’s heart disease gets misdiagnosed all the time. It’s fatigue. Jaw pain. Nausea. Shortness of breath. So we go to the doctor, get sent home, and told it’s stress. By the time anyone connects the dots, it’s too late.

We’re being missed because the system wasn’t built for our symptoms.

Resistance training - lifting, building strength, has been proven to significantly reduces cardiovascular disease risk in women. More than cardio alone. When you lift you strengthen your heart muscle, improve blood pressure, reduce inflammation and you’re building protection from the inside out.

This is about building a body that’s resilient and protected for the decades ahead.

If you’re ready to build that strength, let’s talk. Free discovery call to explore how lifting protects your heart and your future.

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Spring essentials for UK & Irish weather. Also known as still bloody freezing with occasional false hope.

Sunglasses for the 23 minutes of sun we get in April. Umbrella for the other 23 hours 37 minutes. And a Real Strong Women sweatshirt for literally every single moment in between because let’s be honest calling it spring is GENEROUS.

This sweatshirt was made for this, it’s light enough that you won’t overheat during the 20 minutes it decides to be nice and cosy enough for the reality of spring!

Premium 400 GSM fleece. 80% cotton 20% recycled polyester.

Available in Black or pine green sizes S to XL.

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