370: Peter Lap - Optimizing Pre and Postnatal Fitness: Expert Insights from The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

Optimizing Pre and Postnatal Fitness: Expert Insights from The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast Click Here for a FREE 15 min Zoom Consultation With Brad: Peter Lap- The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast [email protected] www.healthypostnatalbody.com In this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast, host Brad Williams interviews Peter Lap from The Healthy Post Natal Body podcast to discuss pre and postnatal fitness. Brad admits his limited knowledge about the topic, and Peter shares valuable insights. They talk about exercising during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of getting marching orders from a doctor and understanding the reasons behind certain restrictions. Peter explains that women can continue most activities they were comfortable with before pregnancy in the first two trimesters. However, in the third trimester, they should avoid lying on their back, as it puts pressure on the vena cava and affects blood flow to the heart. Peter stresses the significance of blood flow during pregnancy and postpartum. Regarding prenatal exercise, Peter advises women to keep doing activities they enjoy but avoid raising their heart rate above 70% of maximum capacity. The goal is to have a smooth postpartum recovery, and Peter suggests doing core exercises, especially rotational and anti-rotational exercises, to maintain core strength. He also emphasizes the importance of resistance training during pregnancy to improve posture and prevent issues like back and neck pain. The conversation shifts to common postpartum issues, such as separation of stomach muscles and pelvic floor prolapse, which Peter says are natural after giving birth. He notes that many women are not adequately informed about these issues and the benefits of exercising during and after pregnancy. Peter believes that with the right exercise and proper guidance, most postpartum issues can be fixed. If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at [email protected] or visit my website at: www.Over40FitnessHacks.com Additionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV