Author: Lin Swik

Functional Full Body Strength: 7 Exercises to Try at Home

Functional Full Body Strength: 7 Exercises to Try at Home

The focus of this session will be functional strength training. We will perform 7 functional exercises that are based on daily movement patterns such as pivots, twists, bends, pushing, pulling and balance. https://youtu.be/I6X6Tzg355w Equipment: Yoga mat and medium-heavy dumbbells or water bottles. Warm-up Standing Moutain 

Core, Glutes and Leg Focus

Core, Glutes and Leg Focus

The Focus of this session is a 30-minutes core, glutes and leg workout. Beginner to intermedaite level. No equipment. 45 seconds per movement, 15 seconds of rest. No repeats. We will start with a 5-minute warm-up, perfect before a core and/or glutes + leg workout. 

Back Pain? Try these Simple Stretches at Home

Back Pain? Try these Simple Stretches at Home

For a Healthy Morning Routine Back Pain? Try These Stretches 😍 Do them in the morning after waking up. Hold each pose for 30 to 90 seconds and perform on both sides if needed. 1. Lying Glute Stretch2. Seated Straight Back3. Lying Spinal Twist4. Seated 

Homemade Baby Muffins with Banana and 0 Sugar

Homemade Baby Muffins with Banana and 0 Sugar

Little treat for little people From 1year and up! ….And so Easy! Ingredients: – 1 mashed very ripe banana– 1 cup of non-sweet (dairy-free) milk– 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil– 1 egg– 1 cup whole wheat flour– 3/4 cup rolled oats– 1/2 teaspoon baking 

Mushroom, Quinoa and Red Pepper Veggie Balls

Mushroom, Quinoa and Red Pepper Veggie Balls

Ingredients – 300g mushrooms, chopped– 1 onion, minced– 1 red pepper, chopped– 1 cup quinoa, boiled according to instructions on the packaging– 2 potatoes, diced– 2 garlic cloves, mashed– a handful fresh parsley, chopped– 1 teaspoon paprika– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne– 3 tablespoons olive oil– salt 

Breaking Myths – How Exercise can Benefit You during Pregnancy

Breaking Myths – How Exercise can Benefit You during Pregnancy

The Call for Motherhood I imagine it is different for every woman, but I wonder who has clear expectations from motherhood. Having your dreams and goals in life. Living abroad far away from inlaws in a country where you don’t quite master the language yet.  

The Art of Endurance Training: How To Set SMART Goals and Stay Motivated

The Art of Endurance Training: How To Set SMART Goals and Stay Motivated

The Art of Endurance Many of my friends admire my consistency when it comes to training. They think it’s funny when I do my resistance band exercises in the early morning before a race and get up half an hour earlier for this. For me 

Diastasis Recti: How to Diagnose and Heal Yourself?

Diastasis Recti: How to Diagnose and Heal Yourself?

What is Diastasis Recti? You might have heard of the term Diastasis Recti. But what is it and why is it so important? The easiest definition for Diastasis Recti is ab separation around the midline of your stomach. After childbirth, your body will try to 

Finding Post-natal Strength – A Mental and Physical Challenge

Finding Post-natal Strength – A Mental and Physical Challenge

Moms Post-Partum What does it feel like Your baby is born and you’ve spent the first months enjoying this new little creature that suddenly rules your life. What does it feel like to be a new mom? I can tell you from my own experience 

Post C-section Recovery

Post C-section Recovery

How to build strength again post-partum? When can you start exercising again after a C-section? Exercising and breastfeeding Post c-section-friendly core exercises to try at home How to Build Strength again Post-partum? When you are pregnant and soon-to-be-mommy, you probably focus on how to stay