Tanisha's Exercise Physiology

Tanisha's Exercise Physiology Online Women’s Health Exercise Physiologist | Specialising in pelvic health & post surgery

If you’re used to training hard, foundation work can feel mentally harder than physically hard.Most previously active wo...
09/03/2026

If you’re used to training hard, foundation work can feel mentally harder than physically hard.

Most previously active women don’t struggle with effort, they struggle with training below their old capacity long enough to rebuild properly. The discipline is there, but without the right staging, that discipline gets directed too far ahead, too soon.

Foundations are not there to slow you down. They’re there to make sure your return to lifting, running, and higher intensity training is stable enough to last.

That rebuild phase is exactly what my 12-week return to strength program is designed to structure and guide!

Head to the link in bio to enquire 💌

One of the quietest barriers to returning to exercise after surgery is not weakness, it’s embarrassment.Many active wome...
04/03/2026

One of the quietest barriers to returning to exercise after surgery is not weakness, it’s embarrassment.

Many active women assume pelvic floor symptoms mean they’ve done something wrong, or that their body has failed them.

So they train around it, ignore it, or withdraw, instead of getting it properly assessed and progressed.

Symptoms during return to training are not a verdict on your body. They’re feedback.

And when that feedback is understood and responded to correctly, it becomes part of the progression process, not the end of it 👏🏼

If you want expert guidance interpreting and progressing safely, my 12-week return to strength program is open.

DM STRENGTH for details.

If you were highly active before surgery, the hardest part of recovery usually isn’t motivation, it’s patience with the ...
02/03/2026

If you were highly active before surgery, the hardest part of recovery usually isn’t motivation, it’s patience with the right stage.

Most setbacks I see don’t come from doing too little.

They come from progressing too fast, skipping foundations, and then getting caught in flare-up and reset cycles. That cycle is what actually pushes your return to running or lifting further away.

Early-stage work is not “basic training.” It’s capacity rebuild and when it’s staged properly, it shortens the path back to the things you enjoy.

If you want structured guidance through that progression, my 12-week return to strength program is open.

DM STRENGTH and I’ll send the details.

“Listen to your body” is common advice postpartum, but it’s not always easy to apply.Sleep deprivation can change how yo...
27/02/2026

“Listen to your body” is common advice postpartum, but it’s not always easy to apply.

Sleep deprivation can change how your body feels and how you interpret signals. Sensations can feel unfamiliar, inconsistent, or harder to trust, even when recovery is progressing normally.

This is where guidance can be helpful. Not to override your body, but to provide context while confidence and clarity rebuild.

Listening to your body doesn’t always mean doing it alone 🤍

Returning to running or higher-impact exercise isn’t about ticking a box or reaching a certain week post-recovery 😮‍💨It’...
23/02/2026

Returning to running or higher-impact exercise isn’t about ticking a box or reaching a certain week post-recovery 😮‍💨

It’s about having the right foundations in place.

Strength and coordination to support impact, load tolerance, and confidence in movement all matter.
That also includes how your body absorbs force from the ground up - your feet, hips and pelvic floor working together as a system.

When those elements are considered together, return to impact feels steadier and more sustainable!

This is the focus of my 12-Week Strength Program — supporting informed, progressive return to higher-impact exercise.
DM “STRENGTH” if you’d like more information 💌

Becoming a Mum has changed how I understand recovery in ways I didn’t expect 👉🏼Not in the principles I use, but in how r...
20/02/2026

Becoming a Mum has changed how I understand recovery in ways I didn’t expect 👉🏼

Not in the principles I use, but in how recovery is experienced. When energy is limited, decision-making becomes harder. Interpreting symptoms, choosing when to train, and knowing when to pull back can feel heavier than the exercise itself 😮‍💨

It’s reminded me that recovery isn’t just physical. It’s also cognitive and emotional, and that support matters not because women aren’t capable, but because no one should have to carry recovery decisions alone.

This perspective continues to shape how I support women returning to exercise ✨

Stopping training completely isn’t always necessary when recovery feels harder.Often, it’s about adjusting how you train...
17/02/2026

Stopping training completely isn’t always necessary when recovery feels harder.

Often, it’s about adjusting how you train!

Changing range, tempo, or volume can reduce demand while still allowing you to move, build capacity, and stay consistent 🌀

These small modifications help keep strength training sustainable without pushing through or avoiding movement altogether.

Learning how to adapt sessions like this is a key part of long-term recovery, self-management and a confident return to exercise post c-section, laparoscopy, hysterectomy, prolapse or hernia repair 🤍

Progress in recovery doesn’t usually show up as strength gains first.Before weights increase or intensity changes, most ...
13/02/2026

Progress in recovery doesn’t usually show up as strength gains first.

Before weights increase or intensity changes, most women notice shifts in how movement feels 🧘🏽‍♀️ Less hesitation. More control. Symptoms that feel easier to interpret and manage.

Those early changes matter. They’re often the foundation that allows strength to return safely and consistently 👏🏼

If you’re unsure what progress should feel like, or whether you’re on the right track, support matters!

This is the focus of my 12-Week Strength Program - structured progression, guidance at each stage, and support as your body adapts.
DM “STRENGTH” if you’d like more information ✨

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Jindalee, QLD

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Tuesday 6am - 2pm
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