Exercise During Pregnancy | Is It Safe? Can I Start? Weight Lifting? And More!

All your questions answered about whether exercise is safe or not during pregnancy, how intensely can you really work out, the risk of miscarriage, whether you can lift weights, if you can lie on your back during exercise and so much more!

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Designed by a pelvic physiotherapist and based on the latest evidence, you’ll get extremely comprehensive week-by-week guidance to help you return to fitness and running in the safest way possible.

This comprehensive program will guide you through the very beginnings of your postpartum recovery, all the way into regular running. So many women jump back into activity too soon and end up needing to stop because of pain. Don’t be one of them!

Whether you’re 4 weeks postpartum and loved running before pregnancy, or 4 years after delivery and never run before – this program has all you need. Join me as we workout together and get you feeling fit again in a safe way!

The program includes:

- Over 40 videos including follow-along workouts which address pelvic floor, core and general body strength – all designed by a MSK and pelvic physiotherapist
- A week-by-week calendar making things simple to follow
- Guidance on EXACTLY what you should be able to do physically before starting to run
- Discussions on running technique, how to know when to stop, diastasis recti, buggy running, breathing techniques and so much more!

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Belly Strong is one of the best free online prenatal and postpartum exercise programs out there. You’ll find prenatal workouts for the first trimester, second trimester and third trimester all in one place, as well as recovery guidance and workouts for the post-delivery period. These videos are a great way to guide you through exercise during both pregnancy and recovery. We even have a workout plan for those trying to conceive and get fit/strong before having a baby.

We also have videos covering pregnancy/postpartum advice for things like pelvic girdle pain, low back pain, constipation, core training, diastasis recti, stretch marks, carpal tunnel syndrome, and so much more.

Most of our workouts use bodyweight and prenatal pilates moves, while also including safe exercises for cardio, the core and general fitness. Enjoy full-body prenatal and postpartum workouts from the comfort of your own home with no/minimal equipment needed. Your search for a comprehensive online prenatal and postnatal fitness plan for your pregnancy journey ends here.

Just a note that this video should not be used as a substitute for medical diagnosis/advice. Listen to your body, take things at your own pace, and always follow the recommendations of your overseeing health professional. Consider seeing a physiotherapist for an individual assessment and treatment program if you're having difficulty starting a fitness program due to pain.

0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Benefits of exercise
0:56 - Risk of miscarriage
1:37 - Signs to stop exercise
2:12 - How hard can I work out? Trained vs untrained
3:14 - Exercise in the heat, hot yoga
4:12 - Safe vs unsafe exercises
5:35 - Weight lifting during pregnancy
6:18 - Can you lie on your back during pregnancy?
8:09 - Belly Strong Fit Club channel

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