#1 EPISODE OF 2025: Lifting Safely in Pregnancy: What the Research Really Shows | CHRISTINA PREVETT, PhD

Send us Fan MailComing in at #1 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Christina Prevett.We close Season 4 of the podcast catching up with @dr.christina_prevett—pelvic health physiotherapist, competitive weightlifter, CrossFit athlete, mom of two, & total powerhouse for strength training across the lifespan. (rumor has it she bought a Garmin watch & is now a runner too !?!)💪✨Dr. Prevett is deep in a postdoctoral fellowship studying resistance training in the perinatal space and its impact on pelvic floor health. Spoiler: her insights are game-changing for active moms & the pros supporting them.We dive into:🔹 Balancing research with real-world practice🔹 Preventing diastasis recti (the dreaded ab gap)🔹 Staying strong with impact through pregnancy & postpartum🔹 Shifting from fear of symptoms to confidence in your body🔹 Cutting through the noise with simplified fitness advice🔹 Why sleep actually matters more than you think💬 Ever wondered if strength training is safe during pregnancy or postpartum? We’re breaking it all down. Tune in now!Time Stamps1:00 – Introduction3:41 – Christina’s PhD & postdoctoral work9:30 – Deconditioning during pregnancy15:50 – The importance of impact23:12 – Maintaining impact from youth to menopause32:15 – Fewer restrictions, more empowerment46:23 – Running a half marathon postpartum57:45 – Personalized care & evolving recommendations65:40 – Navigating menopause and fitnessCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:Instagram: @dr.christina_prevettWebsite: Exercise and PregnancyBarbell Mamas: @thebarbellmamasThe Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌