Kapiti Women’s Triathlon 2024

Kapiti Women’s Triathlon 2024

February 25th 2024 The Kapiti Women’s Triathlon is open to women of all ages and fitness levels. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first timer or gym fit – there are options to suit everyone. You can enter as an individual or as a team, and you can...
Returning to high impact exercise after childbirth

Returning to high impact exercise after childbirth

If you want to run or do other high impact exercise as soon as possible after the birth of your baby, there are a few things you need to be wary of. High impact exercise postnatally has been found to increase the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction nearly five-fold,...
Return to exercise – the first 6 weeks after childbirth

Return to exercise – the first 6 weeks after childbirth

When can I exercise like “normal” after having a baby? Pregnancy and delivery (vaginal or Caesarian Section) affect your body in a way that takes well over 6 weeks to recover from. The 6 week clearance to exercise from your GP is not enough! Birthing people need...