Strength Training Through Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Guidance for Active Moms — with CHRISTINA PREVETT, PhD

Send us Fan MailToday I speak with Dr. Christina Prevett PT, PhD, researcher in pregnancy and aging, lead faculty at Institute of Clinical Excellence Physio for Pelvic Health & Geriatrics, and Creator of the Barbell Mamas. Christina helps female athletes maximize fitness potential with online programming for pregnant & postpartum CrossFitters & weightlifters.  Christina and I talk about how far we have come in supporting strength athlete, both pregnant and postpartum, as well as where the research is headed. If you’re a barbell athlete, you don not want to miss this conversation! We talk about: -lack of research available -affects of resistance training on pelvic floor -breath holding -stress urinary incontinence -listening to your body -ethics issues and pregnancy research -increasing visibility -debunking hormone myths -benefits of strength training Time Stamps 1:00 introduction 4:02 research following experience 9:50 changes in pelvic floor 11:30 unpacking Valsava maneuver 21:03 resistance training in supine 25:30 findings of the research 31:10 averages in the study 37:40 the progress made 43:00 addressing inequity 45:37 addressing menopause 52:40 benefits of strength training 60:25 rapid fire questions  CONNECT WITH CARRIE IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/ Website: https://carriepagliano.com  CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christina_prevett/ Website: https://thebarbellmamas.com/ The 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 💌