Movement Matters for Moms

08/11/2025

Hey mamas - I thought you might enjoy this short stretching sequence-- spirals can be an odd movement to learn if we haven't been practicing it, but this is a low impact way to explore spiral patterns on the floor, while deepening into some elongation.

Thanks to Karla Wolfangle, Steve Paxton, and many other wonderful dance teachers in my lineage.

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07/11/2025

Three mega-trends in women's fitness in 2025:

1- a 'snatched' waist

(because impossible vanity sells, and that word is cute)

2- mobility routines

(because it's kinda fresh and cool)

3- building muscle through weight training

(because science proves that building muscle builds your brain)

But what irks me is that:

-'snatched' ain't practical for most normal women

(it's just another silly visual to chase)

- the top experts selling mobility routine move like a robot- reps, rather than soft connection.

(real mobility comes from the intelligent design of SMART movement)

- building muscle doesn't mean women should marry dumbbells and start to look like The Rock with a ponytail

(strong is about how you feel, how you meet the challenges of life, and like, 'can you pick up your kid without throwing your back out?')

My answer is a simple daily routine that maximises every woman's functional strength and graceful mobility in 4 minutes.

Without kettlebells.

Without robotics.

Without bulky muscles.

I don't go with the crowd.

But, by following my routine, my students are quietly shining, excelling, and happily holding their own among the heavy lifters: the Stacie Sims, the Vanja Moves, and other heroines of Women's Fitness in 2025.

My waist is a little 'snatched' but I actually don't care about abs. Six-packs are not my aim.

I care about being healthy, strong, and functional.

I care about feeling great, and helping my family feel great.

I care about helping women focus on what matters: feeling great, so you can show up great for others.

This week I saw a mom write in the Postpartum Fitness FB group:

"What is 'snatched'? I keep hearing women talking about getting a 'snatched waist'. Girl, I don't care about that - I just want to pick up my kid without my back giving out!"

I say:

Good for her- She's got her priorities straight!

And:

Head on over to my course, 'Four Minutes to Fabulous', where you'll learn exactly how to get there in 4 minutes a day.

Because the goal should be to bloom.

www.movementmatters.life

04/11/2025

I was 45 years old when I learned that kids are better than kettlebells.

Squats are better in a team.

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04/11/2025

Banana rolls are the ticket to spine health and core strength training in one fun challenge.

Try to roll your body across the floor without letting your head, arms, or legs touch the floor. Keep limbs hovering no matter what.

It ain’t easy, but it’s fun! 🤩

03/11/2025

Get your core workout and back massage in one exercise session with your toddler.

Comment “KIDS” to get my free guide to fitness games with your little ones.

31/10/2025

Halloween is a great time to say - BOO! To the bugs and bats hanging out in the cobwebs of your fitness closet.

Replace wishes with action -- four minutes at a time.

Halloween special: get a free copy of my ebook when you sign up today, and join me for my next live workshop.

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30/10/2025

Go for a walk.
Do lunges while you push your kid on the swing.
Secretively stand on one leg with a firm glute to test your balance.

It's all good.

And if you add my 4 minutes into your day, you'll be doubly grateful you did.

My '4 Minutes to Fabulous' program helps you get strong all over, free from pain, and ready for anything in just -- you guessed it-- four minutes a day.

Curious?
Join us for a masterclass!
Comment '4 min' and I'll send you the link.