Episode 176: Postpartum Exercise is About More Than Kegels
Episode 176: Postpartum Exercise is About More Than Kegels
In today’s episode, Jessie gets more specific around what to do instead of kegels in postpartum exercise. If you are a postpartum person getting back to exercise soon, consider these four pillars as a guide!
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Show Notes:
00:58 – Brand new free live training: Beyond the Kegel
2:50 – What we are talking about today!
4:17 – The most common advice given around returning to structured exercise
5:05 – Pillar 1: Awareness and focus on core and pelvic floor health
10:05 – Pillar 2: Build and practice physical strength
13:22 – Pillar 3: Taking a size-inclusive mindset
16:49 – Pillar 4: Allow some ease as you think about returning to exercise
18:30 – Recap and wrap up
