If you are pregnant, have ever been pregnant, or are planning on getting pregnant than this is the episode for you!
In this episode we feature 2 experts on pregnancy and fitness. Kerry Audie who is a specialist in training women during pregnancy and beyond as well as Dr. Courtney Gieseman who is a women's health specialist physical therapist. They both bring a unique knowledge to the discussion that will help you wrap your head around all things health, fitness, and pregnancy. In this episode you will learn:
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy
What exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy
The role and benefit of the diaphragm and the pelvic floor during exercise when you are pregnant
Why crunches are a bad idea when you are pregnant
What you need to know about kegels and how you can make them more effective
What you are doing to cause bladder leakage. How to prevent it during and after pregnancy, and how to prevent and fix bladder leakage
When it's too late to work on healing after pregnancy
If you felt like this episode was helpful you may want to join our "Fit And Healthy Denver" facebook group where Kerry and Courtney answer many of our questions related to pregnancy. We hope to see you there.
You can learn more by following Kerry on instagram at @kerryaudie.fit and you can follow Courtney at @kinetikchaindenver