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'It's what I do for a living': Biggest Loser star and new mother Michelle Bridges hits back at critics for slamming her exercise routine during pregnancy

By Sharnaz Shahid For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 03:06 GMT, 8 April 2016 | Updated: 03:55 GMT, 8 April 2016

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She is Australia’s undisputed queen of fitness.

And while she received a lot of backlash for exercising during her pregnancy, Michelle Bridges has hit back at her critics during an appearance on Friday’s Today Extra.

The Biggest Loser star - who welcomed baby Axel into the world with partner Steve 'Commando' Willis in December - has claimed her routine workouts definitely ‘helped’ ahead of the birth.

'It's what I do for a living': Michelle Bridges has hit back at her critics who slammed her for excising when she was pregnant during an appearance on Friday’s Today Extra

‘It’s not dangerous, of course not,’ she explained on the show. ‘If you exercise, there is no reason why you can’t continue with that unless your doctor says so.

‘People think, “Oh my goodness she shouldn’t be training.” It’s my job, it’s what I do for a living and while I was pregnant I kept dialling down the intensity and duration.’

‘There were days when I didn’t do anything at all,’ she added. ‘There are still some days like that now. I’m like any other woman who has had a baby three-and-a-half months ago.’

Bundle of joy: The Biggest Loser star welcomed baby Axel into the world with partner Steve 'Commando' Willis in December

‘It’s not dangerous, of course not': The TV star claimed her routine workouts definitely ‘helped’ ahead of the birth

Since becoming a mother to her little tot, Michelle revealed multitasking can be a bit of a struggle but hails her beau for being ‘extremely hands-on.’

‘Steve already has three other beautiful children,’ she said. ‘So he can be sterilising bottles, vacuuming, making the bed, putting a load of washing on - he’s unbelievable. He’s very old school army.’

Meanwhile, the celebrity personal trainer - who has a flourishing fitness empire - has added a new line of talent to her incredible career.

Meanwhile... The celebrity personal trainer - who has a flourishing fitness empire - has added a new line of talent to her incredible career

She's got the beat: Taking about the new venture, the TV star has revealed that she has joined forces with Sony to launch her own CD workout playlist, called Booty Blitz Trax - which is out this month

Being frank: She explained, 'Music makes people move, we know it when we are training to a thumping, awesome song'

Taking about the new venture, the TV star has revealed that she has joined forces with Sony to launch her own CD workout playlist, called Booty Blitz Trax - which is out this month.

‘Thanks to Sony and their amazing artists that have given their approval to put these tracks together to make what I think is a fantastic workout album,’ she continued.

‘I handpicked the first CD with fast music, so great to workout with, great for running and high-intense cardio training. The other is a little slower, great for weights and to dance if you want.

‘Music makes people move, we know it when we are training to a thumping, awesome song.’

The music compilation will feature hits by Sia, Dami Im, Jessica Mauboy and Samantha Jade, as well as international artists including Britney Spears and Coldplay.

Big tunes: The music compilation will feature hits by Sia, Dami Im, Jessica Mauboy and Samantha Jade, as well as international artists including Britney Spears and Cold

'Steve already has three other beautiful children': Since becoming a mother to her little tot, Michelle revealed multitasking can be a bit of a struggle but hails her beau for being ‘extremely hands-on’