by Caitlin Fris | Mar 22, 2020 | Pilates
As kiwis, we are renowned for our resilience, our ability to use common sense to problem solve, and our capacity to band together during tough times. As health professionals at Unity Studios, the health and safety of our clients, our staff and ourselves, is our number...
by Caitlin Fris | May 25, 2019 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
Last weekend I did the Hawkes Bay half marathon – and smashed my goal of completing it in under 2 hours! I finished in 1 hour 54 minutes and I’m bloody stoked about it (training in hilly Auckland must’ve helped!). I have a one year old baby, and signed up to the half...
by Caitlin Fris | Feb 1, 2019 | Sex
Dyspareunia, vaginismus, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia. They’re all words thrown around to describe painful sex. Confusing right? There are many causes of painful sex, and women may feel it in different places, at different stages of their life (post-natal,...
by Caitlin Fris | Jun 6, 2018 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
As you all know by now, I PREACH about exercise during pregnancy due to the long list of benefits to the preggo mama, the baby and the labour. So I had big plans and expectations for my own exercise regime during pregnancy. The current guidelines recommend 2.5 hours...
by Caitlin Fris | Aug 12, 2017 | Exercise, Pregnancy and post-partum
Leah contacted me about some information about the pelvic floor and running. I jumped at the chance to answer some questions about it, as it is a topic that really interests me. I am a runner – no crazy distances or anything, but I love the freedom, ease and whole...