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    Q&A: I have a slipped disc and need to strengthen my core

    Q&A: I have a slipped disc and need to strengthen my core

    Q: Hello Jen! I wondered if you can help me, I had two operations recently, I had a slipped disc L5/S1. Do you know what core strengthening exercises I can do that would benefit me? I love watching all your videos, and I'm gutted I'm out of the gym at the moment but I need try something new now, and strengthening exercises I think would be good for me. An excellent example of spinal hyper-extension Hey Stacey. I get this question a lot actually. Either relating to slipped
    Men, Diastasis Recti and Beer Bellies

    Men, Diastasis Recti and Beer Bellies

    I've been getting more questions lately about (and from) men with beer bellies who have noticed that when they do crunch-like exercises, the tummy tents up, making a sort of triangle. They've seen my posts about diastasis recti at some point and wondering if it's at all related. I got this question the other day and decided to turn it into a blog post. Q: Jen, my dad has started doing some work to strengthen his core. He's not done much exercise for a long time and he's exp
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