Brianna Battles is the industry leading authority on postpartum athleticism. 

Brianna guests to share:

-Why “athleticism doesn’t end when motherhood begins”

-Why going through pregnancy doesn’t automatically qualify fitness influencers to become coaches or educators on postpartum training

-Breaking rigid identities around training and allowing for an evolution of how training works across different seasons of life

-The importance of maintaining bone mineral density

-Thoughts on fuelling for performance 

-Thoughts on navigating the confusing messaging aimed at women

-Plus so much more

00:36 Athleticism and Motherhood

02:47 Outdated Research and Pelvic Health

04:25 Miscarriage and Exercise Myths

06:53 Training Strategies for Pregnant Athletes

09:25 Mental and Emotional Challenges

12:48 Coaching Female Athletes

21:55 Navigating Fitness Industry Confusion

32:16 Embracing Athleticism at Any Age

32:58 Overcoming Fear of High Impact Activities

33:23 Pelvic Health and High Impact Training

35:52 The Importance of Bone Health

39:06 Rucking and Bone Density

44:44 Encouraging Fitness in Older Adults

51:33 Navigating Female Athlete Health

55:04 Body Image and Performance Pressure

57:53 Seasonal Training and Body Fluctuations

01:01:39 Resources and Final Thoughts

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