THE FIT POSTPARTUM MOM | Core Workouts, Ab Exercises, C-section Recovery, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Diastasis Recti

What if I told you that the best thing you could do for your postpartum recovery was actually something you needed to do during your pregnancy? Well, it's true. If you plan to have more babies down the road, or if your best friend or sister is currently pregnant, this episode is for you. Listen in as I reveal the secret to a successful and speedy postpartum recovery — it all starts during pregnancy! 

Read the blog: https://livecorestrong.com/how-exercise-during-pregnancy-helps-postpartum-recovery/

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Keep Smiling,

Jena

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

Do you dream of waking up earlier than you do right now so you can squeeze in a workout? It's so hard with your baby's irregular sleep patterns, but you know if you don't work out first thing in the morning, it's never going to get done. That's why I want to help you alter your morning routine so you can gradually find the time to work out before the day gets started, even if the workout is only 5 minutes.

Listen in on the steps you need to take in order to wake up 1 hour earlier to work out.  Everything from this episode is derived from the book Atomic Habits and my own personal mommy experiences. You're going to love it!

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Atomic Habits Series (The ODD episodes): Ep. 61,  Ep. 63, Ep. 65, Ep. 67, Ep. 69, Ep. 71, Ep. 75, Ep. 77, Ep. 81, Ep. 83

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Keep Smiling,

Jena

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

Your maternity leave is over and now it's time to go back to work, but you don't want to give up your desire to work out just because of lack of time. Getting your pre-pregnancy body back, losing the baby weight, and getting stronger are all part of your postpartum recovery journey, regardless of work or no work. BUT HOW?

Listen in as we go into a live coaching call with Aileen, a mom of 2, who is just about to start back to work as a kindergarten teacher full time. She already has healthy habits in place but she wants to step it up a notch all while returning to work after maternity leave.

Dr. Jena creates the perfect workout routine for her as she navigates motherhood as a mom of 2 littles and is away from home for 40 hours a week. Plus Dr. Jena zones in on the best exercises specifically for Aileen at this stage of her motherhood. 

If you are interested in a coaching call with Dr. Jena, please fill out this quick form and Dr. Jena will be in touch with more details. 

Related Episodes:

Ep. 5 // When Is It Safe To Start Engaging Your Core Postpartum

Keep Smiling,

Jena

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

Can you imagine working out consistently for 90 days? You just need to take one step at a time. Sounds easy, but it's not. But the steps you need to take each and every day over the next 90 days can't be large leaps, they need to be small baby steps.

Listen in on our discussion about taking baby steps and how the book Atomic Habits explains why this is so crucial in our journey of creating habits. This episode applies the principles James Clear teaches us in his NY Times Best Seller, Atomic Habits, and how we, as postpartum moms, can help improve our healthy habits centered around fitness. 

Important links mentioned in this episode:

Related episode: Ep. #63

Atomic Habits Series (The ODD episodes): Ep. 61,  Ep. 63, Ep. 65, Ep. 67, Ep. 69, Ep. 71, Ep. 75, Ep. 77, Ep. 81, Ep. 83

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Dr. Jena

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

Do you have Diastasis Recti postpartum? Yep, your pregnancy left you with a gap in your belly. You are not alone. And I am so proud of you for being here, listening to this show ready to learn how you can make a change - you are going to heal your core and shrink that gap. These 3 physical therapy exercises are going to help you get there. Let's go!

Related Episodes: Ep. 34.1 and Ep. 24

Postpartum Abs 101 Free Class

Postpartum Abs Simplified course

Diastasis Recti Closing The Gap course

Keep Smiling,

Jena

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

Atomic Habits Series (The ODD episodes): Ep. 61,  Ep. 63, Ep. 65, Ep. 67, Ep. 69, Ep. 71, Ep. 75, Ep. 77, Ep. 81, Ep. 83

Thinking about working out postpartum is just as hard as actually doing the workout itself. And having a baby in the picture makes fitness much more complex than it used to be. Take this Habit Formula and use it to simplify the morning workout routine of your dreams. It all starts small and with the principles we learned in the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, we are one step closer to seeing the big results we want to achieve. Listen in as I map out the perfect Habit Formula for early morning mom workouts.

Keep Smiling,

Jena

Related Episodes: Ep. 61

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FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

As a physical therapist, I give recommendations all the time, and this is no exception. Postpartum moms ask me all the time if they should work out during the 6-week postpartum wait. In today's episode, I reveal my answer and my reasoning behind it. I share with you my top 3 reasons why. It's not the traditional answer but I feel strongly as to why I suggest you should do this during the 6 week postpartum wait. 

I want the best for you and your postpartum journey. Enjoy listening in as you hear my take on fitness and the 6-week postpartum wait. 

Related Episode: Ep. #17

Postpartum Abs Simplified

Free Class: Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises in Less Than 2 Minutes A Day

Read: How To Stay Fit During The 6-Week Postpartum Wait

Read: Should You Work Out During The 6 Week Postpartum Wait?

Keep Smiling,

Jena

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

If you are struggling to have consistent workout habits and are finally done with the postpartum pooch, ready to get rid of the mommy tummy and you are sick of the way you feel in your postpartum body, this is for you. This is the episode that's going to be the starting point to getting you to the finish line. You want results, but you just can't stay consistent with your workouts. Your fitness habits are shot and you need to make a change, but everything you try isn't working. I get it. It's not easy with the chaos of motherhood.

Listen in as we start the Atomic Habits book review and learn from James Clear so we can apply his habit strategies to our fit postpartum mom lifestyle and create everlasting healthy habits as a mom.

Keep Smiling,

Jena

Get the book Atomic Habits by James Clear

Get access to Postpartum Abs 101 free  class

Join our program Postpartum Abs Simplified

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also, keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

There are so many options online now for postpartum belly wraps. It's hard to make a choice. But with my physical therapy experience and my real-life mom experience, I can narrow down your search to two postpartum belly wraps.

One is of the higher ticket and the other is a lower price point. 

Belly Bandit Postpartum Belly Wraps 

vs.

Amazon: 3-in-1 Postpartum Belly Wrap support by ChongErfei

See how these two measure up with a side-by-side comparison on today's episode.

Also, continue listening to the podcast episode all about The Dream Team to help you lose the postpartum pooch faster.

Related Episodes about Postpartum Belly Wraps:

Ep. 52 and Ep. 6

Blog posts mentioned in today's episode:

Belly Bandit Review

How To Wear The 3-in-1 Postpartum Belly Wrap

How Long Should You Wear A Postpartum Belly Wrap

Keep Smiling,

Jena

*Read This Blog Post for This Episode

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.

No one ever expects a new mom to have it all put together day one right out of the hospital. No way. We are a hot mess the first week, the first month, and maybe even the first year as a new mom.

It takes time to develop habits, routines, and schedules. It takes time to figure out how to get things done in an orderly fashion with our baby at our side. And it definitely takes practice creating consistent habits around exercise.

Listen in as I give you a side-by-side comparison of my life as a mom with no healthy habits and as a seasoned mom with healthy habits in place. Plus, listen all the way until the end for a new fitness hack that will help jump-start your morning fitness routine. 

Related Episodes: 

Ep. 51

Ep. 29

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Keep Smiling,

Jena

FREE DOWNLOADS TO GET YOU STARTED:

30-Day Postpartum Ab Workout Challenge + Calendar:

https://livecorestrong.com/challenge/

10 Things To Do For A Flat Postpartum Belly Guide:

https://livecorestrong.com/join/

WATCH THE FREE ON-DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING

Postpartum Abs 101: How To Safely Start Postpartum Ab Exercises In Less Than 2 Minutes A Day:

https://livecorestrong.com/class

Join the FREE FB Community For Fitness Focused Moms and get daily accountability and encouragement!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livecorestrong/

Read The Blog:

https://livecorestrong.com

Interested in private coaching and individualized accountability from Dr. Jena? Learn more here:

https://livecorestrong.com/coaching/ 

Get Dr. Jena’s eBook Postpartum Ab Rehab

https://postpartumabs.com/

Join The Program! Enroll in Postpartum Abs Simplified: From Flabby Pooch To Flat Abs In The Next 70 Days. Easy. Simple. Safe.

https://livecorestrong.com/pas/ 

**Quick disclaimer: Nothing I share should be considered medical advice and I am not your medical provider. Anything mentioned is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you have any questions or concerns about your healthcare needs, please seek the care of your medical provider. 

I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are encouraged to do your own research and speak to your own medical provider for further care. 

Also, keep in mind it is important to always consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program and get medical clearance. 

Dr. Jena Bradley and Jena Bradley, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any injury sustained while exercising at home, gym or elsewhere. Perform exercises at your own risk.