Diana Booty Personal Training

17/04/2021

9 months deep with my little human. Easing back into work with clients old and new until July for a short summer holiday, then it’s back to business as usual in September.

Looking forward to meeting you wherever you are on your fitness journey. Send me a DM for more information on training options 👋🏾

25/06/2020

Being this pregnant is starting to become uncomfortable and being quarantined for 2 weeks is the complete opposite of what my body needed at this point 🙄 This wiggle was after a short workout of:

A1. Banded 1 1/4 Squats
A2. Split squats
A3. TRX curtesy lunges

B1. TRX rows
B2. TRX high rows
B3. Modified press ups
B4. Tricep dips

Travelled with a small home workout kit consisting of a TRX (a godsend), B***y band, long thin resistance band (15-35lb) for rehab, mobility and strength work, and a spiky massage ball AKA the devil in the form of a small ball

Experiencing some pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and mild duck waddle as the bub packs on the last few pounds (on those chubby legs and cheeks!) so keeping a narrow stance and trying to avoid sitting for long periods of time.

PGP is caused by the joints in the pelvis moving unevenly and the pelvic girdle becoming unstable. As the baby grows, the increased weight on the pelvis can change the way you stand / walk (waddle!) which means it’s common during pregnancy, especially if you’re hypermobile like me. It’s common but not normal so go and see your GP or midwife if you’re in pain for advice on how to reduce it. Every body and every pregnancy is different so don’t be afraid to do whatever you can to make the journey as comfortable as possible for yourself! 🤸🏽‍♀️

30/04/2020

>>> 7 seconds in 😩🤣🥴>>> Keeping things low intensity, focused on form, maintaining strength for a healthy birth, moving more when I have more energy, less when I have less energy. Now’s not the time for heroics or PB’s.

If you’re used to training hard during workouts, it might be difficult to ignore that feeling that there’s a bit more left in the tank. Quite early on I decided to ignore the usual urge though, when I started getting breathless on hikes at 14 weeks. REALITY CHECK 🤣

Every pregnancy is different, so if you’re exercising at home, without a trainer, I’d urge you to read up on best practice as much as possible so you understand what’s happening to your body and can decide what works for you. Also, try to avoid situations where you can’t get up without the help of a forklift truck!

On a serious note, during the second and third trimesters the recommendation is to avoid exercises lying on your back for longer than 30 seconds as your growing uterus can compress the vena cava (the main vein that carries blood back to the heart from your lower body), reducing blood flow to the foetus. No bueno.

22/04/2020

21/04/2020

Hope you’ve all had a good start to the week as this weird and wonderful period of isolation continues. Once again thank you to everyone that’s joined online sessions so far, the recommendations, messages and kind words. I plan to keep offering these sessions as long as my bump will let me!
Just want to share this weeks schedule with you. Reminder that sessions as 45 mins and include some mobility along with strength and cardio, minimal equipment necessary.
****ONLINE CLASS SCHEDULE****
Tuesday, 9am BST / 10am CET
Prenatal workout

Thursday 9am BST / 10am GMT
Prenatal workout

Friday 9am BST / 10am CET
Full body workout *All times are CET

Hope you can join for a much needed burst of movement at some point this week! Just to reiterate that these classes are by Paypal contribution so whatever you are able to pay. If that’s not possible Let’s speak to make sure you don’t miss out. ✌🏾💜 DM to secure a space.

09/04/2020

Although mindfulness has exploded in popularity over the last couple of years, some people wonder whether it’s just another health-crazed fad. However, it's scientifically proven that paying more attention to the present moment, thoughts and feelings, helps to improve mental wellbeing, productivity and enables people to enjoy life through understanding themselves better.

Meditation app Calm is offering 30-days free (usually £28.99 a year) for friends and family - my link is below. It's one of my personal favourites because it doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or a pro. There are daily 10 min meditations, music by world class artists like Moby and Tom Middleton, meditations for kids, calming background noises, nostalgia-inducing bedtime stories read by Stephen Fry and Matthew McConaughey and workshops delving into the theory behind the trend. Enjoy 💚

Calm Guest Pass Redemption

06/04/2020

Classes for this week are open for booking with an added session for mamas-to-be 🤰🏽Sessions are...

- 45 minutes long
- mobility, strength and cardio focussed
- bodyweight, no equipment needed

As always, you're welcome to join from wherever you are in the world, all you need is Zoom on your laptop / phone and a mat (although your rug will also do just fine!). I've loved seeing so many faces I wouldn't usually get to see - one unexpected benefit of everything that's going on right now!

To book, simply:
🛒 Send your contribution via Paypal
📲Message me to confirm which class you'd like to join
✅ You will receive the link to join the Zoom meeting

27/03/2020

This week's classes seemed to go down well and I'm loving seeing so many of you so I'm running a few more next week! Hopefully these will help you shake off the cabin fever, release some endorphins and rebalance your mind 🧘🏼‍♀️

Where: Your bedroom, bathroom, roof, porch - wherever you like!

What you need: Laptop (or phone), a Zoom account (free and simple to sign up), yoga mat (not essential), water, and a smile

To book:
- Payment by donation via Paypal.me/dianabooty
- Email info@dianabooty.com to confirm which class you would like to attend

25/03/2020

Running a postnatal session tomorrow morning and another workout on Friday

If you would like to sign up please email me info@dianabooty.com or DM me your email address. Classes are held on Zoom so you’ll need to get set up in advance💕

06/03/2020

Ahead of International Women's Day, here's a little something for the ladies... Weekly workouts, with me, at our outdoor gym! 12-weeks to go until May 31st. Tag your girls, check out the events page and DM me to find out more