The MumSafe Pro Podcast

Ep. 15 How the Fitness Industry Must do Better for Mums

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In this episode of The MumSafe Movement Podcast Jen covers some of the things that she feels need to change about the way the fitness industry (and beyond) cater of mums and the fact that change feels too slow.

Jen shares:

  • How change isn't happening fast enough
  • Making our voices louder
  • No exercise is a 'bad' exercise
  • Misconceptions that don't help the cause for better outcomes for mums
  • What MumSafe stands for
  • The statistics on how many mums use gyms and fitness facilities
  • Statistics on how many women will become mothers
  • How many babies are born in Australia
  • How RTO's and big box gyms are ignoring the need to do better
  • How mothers are suffering 
  • Her 6-week check-up isn't enough
  • What's not included in certificate 3 and 4 in fitness
  • Scope of practice for exercise professionals
  • Once postpartum, always postpartum
  • Mothers are given no standard return to exercise guidance
  • Generic pre-screening isn't enough
  • All mums should be referred to a women's or pelvic health physio
  • Pushing out through pelvic floor instead of drawing up
  • Hypertonic pelvic floor
  • Unqualified personal trainers being given mums as new leads
  • The lack of communication between the medical industry, allied health and fitness industry
  • Empowering mums through understanding their body
  • Mums deserve better

    • If you are an Exercise Professional listening to this episode and you want to find out more about joining the MumSafe mission - go here.

    If you are a Women's or Pelvic Health Physio and you want to learn more about partnering with MumSafe - go here.

    If you have listened to this episode and want to get in touch with Jen you can find her on Instagram or via email [email protected]

     

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