Megan Reyden - Exercise Physiologist

24/09/2024

Happy World CEP Day!! 🩵🙌🏽

Today, let’s highlight the vital role of Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEPs). We do specialised assessments, design tailored exercise programs, and monitor progress to address specific health conditions or rehabilitation needs. We are experts in using exercise as a form of medicine, empowering individuals to improve their health and quality of life through structured physical activity. 🏋️‍♂️💊

20/12/2023

Feeling happy! Today I did my first jog/walk in over a year!! I first got the all clear from Caitlin, the amazing from 💙

It’s taken me 16 weeks post birth to feel confident in increasing the load on my pelvic floor and start increasing my exercise. I still needed confidence from the examination of a women’s health physio before I knew my body was ready!

I highly recommend postnatal warrant of fitness from It includes a good discussion and education around symptoms and exercise, and a thorough assessment of pelvic floor strength and endurance, as well as a check for any contraindications to returning to more impact such as any signs or symptoms of prolapse or weakening of the vaginal wall and pelvic floor.

I am so excited to slowly start getting back into some more intensive exercise, it’s been a long time.. since my concussion in October 22 and then my pregnancy and post natal journey. I’m ready 🙌

And here are a few of my main takeaways…

#1 - See a WHP - get checked, you never know what’s going on down there, and you need an expert to assess your pelvic floor function and integrity!

#2 - Take your time! Do not start too early.. pregnancy and birth puts such a huge amount of extra pressure and work on the body.. give yourself a few months to slowly get back into movement. Even if you feel fine, your body needs more time to recover and adapt then you think.

#3 - Slow progress.. start light and ensure you progress slowly to prevent injury.

#4 - Specifically work on your pelvic floor and deep core exercises every day! Contraction & relaxation!

#5 - Once post-natal, always post-natal 💛

07/12/2023

PELVIC FLOOR & DEEP CORE CONTROL!

Once learnt, these simple activations and exercises can be completed any time, any where. I’m sitting in the car with a sleeping baby, inbetween our ‘mums who move’ class and our plunket appointment.

Want to look after your body the best you can post-birth? Step 1: go see a women’s health physio, step 2: complete weekly exercise with a qualified pre/post natal trainer who knows what they’re talking about!

Want to know more? Flick me a message 💛

19/11/2023

What a crew! Mums who move.. babies everywhere, working with and around your needs, safely returning to exercise postpartum. Such an incredible group of mamas doing something for themselves and their families 💛

At our Kumeu location, we have 4 classes left this side of Christmas, and we’ll be coming back next year with more classes to choose from 🙌

31/07/2023

What a roller coaster. Pregnancy.

My no.1 take away from being pregnant is to have no strong expectations and plans. What a journey the last 8 months have been. For someone who loves to move my body, participate in outdoor sports and adventures, and generally eat a pretty good balanced diet, pregnancy has made me flip 180!

I think I’ve spewed more times than I’ve eaten vegetables, my exercise routine has been non existent, my snacking and sweet tooth has been out of control, and my mindset and positivity has taken more dives than I can count. I was so excited to get lots of awesome content out to help fellow pregnant mamas through their exercise advice during pregnancy, but I didn’t have the energy. This is not how I thought I would handle this journey.

Don’t get me wrong, I am over the moon that I am pregnant, and feel very blessed to be having a baby when I know a lot of people have a lot of serious challenges.. but I think it’s important to highlight that not all pregnancies are enjoyable and glamorous. Just because we generally only see the mamas on Instagram who appear to be absolutely killing it - with their salads & smoothies, regular exercise, house in order and always tidy, always smiling.. it isn’t always the case, and it definitely hasn’t been for me!

I’ve absolutely loved feeling little B move & grow in my belly, but I am even more so looking forward to evacuation time 😂

Lots to learn, lots to explore.

Whatever stage of pregnancy or motherhood you’re in, just know you’re doing you’re best and doing an incredible job! Here’s to the last few weeks ✌️

06/07/2023

18/05/2023

Hey you, a little healthy reminder 😉

02/05/2023

Excited about this one! It’s all online, so anyone is welcome to join! We’re keeping numbers small this month, to ensure you get individualised assistance to improving your health!

Health means something different to every person, so let’s see what it means to you - and work on improving those 5 important pillars!!

Flick me a message for more info! Starting Monday 💪💪💪

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