EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 32 MIN
Find your fit: Postnatal exercise that works for you
from The Motherhood Clinic · host The Motherhood Clinic
New mums don’t need a “bounce back” plan. You need something kind, doable, and honest. In this episode, we sit down with women’s strength coach Nancy Best (Ladies Who Crunch) to map four common postnatal profiles - anxious, high-performing, overwhelmed, and nature-led - and match each with realistic ways to move. From breathwork and walking clubs to short strength sessions with compound movements, we explore how to build consistency without burnout.You’ll learn:Why “more cortisol” isn’t always better - and when calm movement helpsThe 10–20 minute approach to strength that actually sticksHow community and accountability beat perfectionismWhy building muscle now supports long-term bone healthHow to negotiate time, permission, and support at home
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New mums don’t need a “bounce back” plan. You need something kind, doable, and honest. In this episode, we sit down with women’s strength coach Nancy Best (Ladies Who Crunch) to map four common postnatal profiles - anxious, high-performing, overwhelmed, and nature-led - and match each with realistic ways to move. From breathwork and walking clubs to short strength sessions with compound movements, we explore how to build consistency without burnout.You’ll learn:Why “more cortisol” isn’t always better - and when calm movement helpsThe 10–20 minute approach to strength that actually sticksHow community and accountability beat perfectionismWhy building muscle now supports long-term bone healthHow to negotiate time, permission, and support at home
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