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 The CVG Nation app, for iPhone The CVG Nation app, for Android Our Fitness FB Group. Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs CVG's Workout Leggings