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Top questions I'm asked about diastasis recti reha Top questions I'm asked about diastasis recti rehab: 1️⃣ Is a particular move "safe"? 2️⃣ Is this loose skin or diastasis recti or just belly fat? 3️⃣ Is it too late to fix this? 4️⃣ Do I need surgery? I'd love to know your questions in the comments below! One thing I like to tell my students - this came up in this week's live class I taught for the Core Restore course - is that once they master their technique, every exercise is "safe". It comes down to the breath and how you manage pressure during exercise. Newsflash: crunches are not "unsafe". We need to be able to train back forward flexion at some point. No, a gazillion crunches isn't the answer. But neither is avoiding them like the plague because we think they are off limits because our core muscles are ripped apart. Diastasis happens to people with all body compositions. I'll never forget one of the most severe cases of diastasis was on a 5 foot 1, 95 pound client of mine. There is so much I want to share and there's not enough time in a 20 second reel. Check the diastasis highlights, comment DRAGUIDE and if you're ready to finally make a real change with a roadmap to rehab, you need my Core Restore Course. OG Pilates anatomy nerd of almost 20 years in this biz coming at you with aaaallll the knowledge. Love Nikki #thebellemethod #diastasisrecti #abrehab #absafterbaby #momworkout #momof2 #corerestore #pilatesworkout
Yes, hospital birth can look like this —calm, co Yes, hospital birth can look like this —calm, connected, and on your terms. This was a large level 3 hospital in Toronto. I was considered “high risk” and under the care of an OB—and still, this birth felt grounded, supported, and peaceful. What made the difference? Education. Self-advocacy. Support. You have a voice in your birth experience, and you deserve to use it. Having a doula by my side (you can hear @lorrifleming guiding my breath in the video) was a huge part of that support. After the birth, my OB told her in the hallway: “Thank you for allowing me to witness a physiological birth.” But let’s be clear: Empowered birth doesn’t look one way. It’s not about unmedicated vs medicated, hospital vs home, vaginal vs cesarean. It’s about how you were treated. Did you feel seen? Respected? Informed? Heard? That’s what empowerment truly is. It is my deepest wish that everyone giving birth - no matter where or how - feels held in their power, dignity, and choice. Because how we’re treated during birth stays with us. It shapes how we see ourselves, our bodies, and our worth. Your birth experience matters. It’s why I created the Prenatal Pilates & Push Prep course. It’s why I’ll never stop this work. The July/August session just began and it’s not too late to join. And tell me...did you horse breathe through contractions? Did you keep your eyes closed the whole time? It’s a thing 😌💫 #birthtips #thebellemethod #birthmatters #doula #laboranddelivery #birtheducation #obstetrics #midwife #birthdoula #pregnancylife #pregnancydiary
The Ultimate Prenatal Retreat is the greatest gift The Ultimate Prenatal Retreat is the greatest gift you could give your pregnant self ❤️ I'm so honoured to be cohosting our 2nd annual prenatal retreat with my incredible friend and Doula Lorri Fleming, co-founder of @thewomb.ca this October 24-26, 2025 at the stunning lakeside @bloomholisticretreat near Kingston, Ontario. Comment PRENATALRETREAT for more details ❤️ #prenatalretreat #prenatalpilates #pregnant #expectingmom #pregnancy #momtobe
Comment RESTORE for a taste of the Core Restore pr Comment RESTORE for a taste of the Core Restore program. The live classes start tomorrow with the next 12 week session kicking off at 2 PM Eastern, Tuesday! Join me every week for the next three months and learn how to transform your diastasis recti, reduce prolapse symptoms, eliminate back pain, rehab c-section scars, stop bladder leaks and feel BETTER in your body!! It can all be done on demand too. This isn't just follow some random exercises. We get into the nitty-gritty. You will understand form like never before. And that is a promise 🤓🥰 It's never ever too late to start. And I am so honoured to show you how strong and resilient your body really is. Love, Nikki #thebellemethod #corerehab #postnatalfitness #incontinence #pelvicfloorhealth #newmomworkout #momworkout #pilates #pilatesworkout
Giveaway is closed! Congrats to the 5 winners who Giveaway is closed! Congrats to the 5 winners who were contacted by email! I woke up Monday morning to see 500,000 of you following me here! 🙏🤯 I never set out to become an "influencer ". In the pandemic in 2020 I had to close 8 Pilates studio locations in Toronto at 34 weeks pregnant and took all our classes online. All of a sudden I was home all day long and had time to teach and share workouts from my living room. The worldwide community that followed has been nothing short of incredible. That's YOU. None of this would exist without YOU! So to say thanks, I am doing my first ever $1000 Belle giveaway. ❤️5 Grand Prize Winners get a program of your choice ($200 USD value each) ❤️The first 500 who enter will get a printable workout tracker, 1-week meal plan and free exclusive video workout (from the never before released Body Weight Challenge coming this Fall!) To Enter: ✔️Comment 500K below ✔️Answer the question in your DM ✔️Tag 3 friends ✔️Make sure you're following me! 🥰 For a bonus grand prize entry, share a story doing a Belle workout with #BelleMethod500KJourney Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Love, Nikki
I was soaking wet when I came back inside, but was I was soaking wet when I came back inside, but was literally like a brand new human. Tell me I'm not alone! Literally, whatever it takes for a little bit of movement and quiet 😆 Do you ever feel like you need to escape from your kids in order to workout at home?
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