EPISODE 126: Exercise and Pregnancy

As the miracle of life unfolds within, expectant mothers find themselves at the crossroads of conflicting advice. To move or not to move – that is the question echoing through the minds of many moms-to-be. Is it safe? Can it be beneficial? What precautions should be taken? In this episode, Joel and Emily, together with Shelby Christy, will dive deep into exercising while pregnant, exploring the do's, the don'ts, and the many nuances in between. Let's embark on this informative journey together, shedding light on whether we should be doing it or not.

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Show notes:

01:29 - Introduction to Shelby

• Why is movement so important? 

• Phases Shelby went through during her pregnancy

08:50 - Emily’s experience with pregnancy

• the awkwardness of the physical state

• influence on mental aspects 

11:16 - Exercising while pregnant

• Should we be doing it? 

• Why or why not? 

• Should you be sweating?

15:37 - The fears when it comes to exercise while pregnant before and after

• Diastasis

• Prolapse

• Body changing

26:06 - Exercising during the first, second, and third trimesters

• Focusing on intensity 

• Modifying the workouts

• 5 minutes of movement a day

• Listening to your body

36:08 - Top 3 pro tips when exercising while pregnant

• Surround yourself with a supportive and knowledgeable team and have a pelvic floor physical therapist

• Prioritising rest

• Not be afraid to work and move and scale and modifying

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Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/21GEz9MRdgD04mQy5BIiRT?si=7a8339ec94634e6b

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-50-the-supplements-you-should-take/id1512646984?i=1000542263359

THE PROCLIVITY METHOD: 

• Information: https://www.proclivity.co/proclivity-method

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