50: First Trimester Fitness Recommendations & Myths Busted

In this episode Gina and Roxanne discuss fitness in the first trimester. They address concerns about exercise during this stage and debunk myths related to potential risks of working out in early pregnancy. They share the science on the benefits of exercise, particularly in promoting placental development and function. However, they also emphasize that expecting mothers shouldn't force themselves to exercise if they are experiencing fatigue and discomfort, assuring listeners it's okay to rest and just 'grow a human' - you’re doing more than enough! Recommendations for modifications in workout routines to accommodate for fatigue, nausea, and heartburn are also provided, along with more information on their prenatal and postpartum fitness programs. 00:00 Introduction to the MamasteFit Podcast 01:03 Understanding the First Trimester: Changes and Challenges 01:15 The Importance of Listening to Your Body 01:49 Defining the First Trimester and Its Impact on Your Body 02:15 The Role of Hormones in the First Trimester 04:34 The Transition to the Second Trimester 05:19 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition Company 07:18 The Importance of a Well-Functioning Placenta 09:42 Addressing Common Concerns about Exercise in the First Trimester 11:06 The Benefits of Starting Exercise in the First Trimester 20:16 How to Approach Fitness in the First Trimester 25:00 Take out the Guess Work: MamasteFit Prenatal Fitness Program ----- 📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/prepare-for-labor-guide/ 📧 Download our free birth partner support guide: https://mamastefit.com/birth-partner-guide/ 📧 Download our free birth plan template and packing list: https://mamastefit.com/birth-plan-guide/ 📧 Join our free pelvic floor prep mini-course: https://mamastefit.com/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ 📩 Download our free prenatal fitness guide & sample programming: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ —— Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit: 💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses 🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming 🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth Course Explore our prep for birth bundles: https://mamastefit.com/prepare-for-birth-bundles/ ----- This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠