Should you do strength training while pregnant? Today we will talk about strength training for pregnancy, birth and beyond. This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart because I believe that strength training can help prepare your body for birth, help you be more comfortable during pregnancy, and help you rehab postpartum. In this conversation we will discuss common misconceptions about strength training during pregnancy, including safe practices, warning signs and when to return to strength training postpartum.
To dive into this conversation on Yoga| Birth| Babies, we have Nicole Scheitlin. She is the Founder of Strong Mama Wellness and mom of two. Nicole is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist, and Health Coach with over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry.
Nicole would like to encourage new parents to think of exercise as a way to support their bodies through their natural changes and move away from seeing exercise as a way to achieve an aesthetic goal. She would like parents to switch their mindset and view exercise as a powerful way to support their bodies and energy levels through parenthood. You will get so much out of this conversation! You are going to walk away feeling empowered to exercise and know that this can help prepare you for the path ahead.
In this episode you will learn:
- About Nicole and how she found her way to perinatal fitness.
- How strength training helps in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
- About common misconceptions surrounding strength training in pregnancy.
- About considerations for lifting weights (do’s, don’ts).
- What are the best practices for safe strength training in pregnancy.
- What are the best types of exercises to focus on in pregnancy.
- When it is recommended to return to strength training postpartum.
- About recommended exercises for postpartum.
- About the warning signs that may occur during weight training.
- A piece of advice Nicole would like to offer new and expectant parents.
- How to connect with Nicole.
About Nicole:
Nicole Scheitlin is the Founder of Strong Mama Wellness and mom of two. She helps pregnant and postpartum people support their body with intentional exercise so they can feel more strong, comfortable, and capable throughout their journey into motherhood. Nicole is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, Pre/postnatal Fitness Specialist, and Health Coach with over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is the host of the Strong Mama Podcast where she, and guest experts, share all about fitness and wellness for a stronger pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Connect with Nicole:
Instagram: @strongmamawellness
Website: www.strongmamawellnessco.com
Podcast: Strong Mama Podcast
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