S7 EP4: Is It Safe? Fitness & Pregnancy

Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period all mark big
changes in a woman’s life. And many women don’t know what to
expect or what they should be doing with their bodies during
these changes. Today’s guest is a coach who focuses on pregnancy
and postpartum athleticism, and she has a lot to say about what
women can do during pregnancy and postpartum.


Brianna Battles is the creator of the online course for coaches:
Pregnancy and Postpartum Athletics. Her goal is to help athletes
and coaches understand what women need during the pregnancy and
postpartum period so that they can successfully train through
pregnancy and return to training after childbirth. Listen to the
episode to hear what Brianna has to say about her own experiences
with pregnancy and childbirth, what women don’t learn about their
own bodies, and what women should be doing for exercise during
and after their pregnancies.


Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:


Pregnancy and post-partum experiences that women don’t expect

What women don’t learn about their bodies

The level of exercise that it’s safe to maintain during
pregnancy

Your motivations for working out

Whether pregnant women need to monitor their heart rate while
working out

Whether there’s a set amount of time to wait after birth for
exercise

The different factors behind why moms handle fitness the way
they do after childbirth

How identity is attached to fitness routines

Things that should be considered normal after having a baby
and things that shouldn’t

Where to find Brianna



RELATED LINKS


Brianna's Website

Brianna on Instagram

Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism on Instagram

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The CVG Nation app, for Android

Our Fitness FB Group.

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