Listen on: Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcher In this week’s episode, I share sentiments about what to expect when you are expecting/have a baby…except I do it with my own unique, straightforward spin as it relates to the changes your body experiences, and how fitness influences that. From diastasis recti to incontinence, to pelvic organ prolapse, it’s […]
Listen on: Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcher This episode is centered around 5 considerations for participating in the CrossFit open as a pregnant or postpartum athlete. From approach to the core and pelvic floor to how to determine athletic readiness, I provide insights so you can feel confident and informed about your participation during this unique season
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I am 10 weeks post abdominoplasty and recovery has been challenging, just not in the ways I originally anticipated. Going into surgery, I was concerned about things such as implications to my pelvic health function (no history of symptoms, but was concerned about the potential of them due to pressure changes), and long term athleticism.
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As I write this, I am five days post mini abdominoplasty and breast re-shaping (tissue was removed and an implant was added so size stays the same, but shape and management of the breast tissue is improved). Going into surgery was really intimidating. I struggled with the choice of this surgery, because of the recovery
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Diastasis recti in action At a year postpartum with my second son, this video was taken of me doing some snatches. When watching the video of those snatches, I noticed my shirt fly up and saw my diastasis recti in action! If you look closely, you can see my gap and aesthetic changes. I don’t
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CrossFit Games Athlete Lindsey Valenzuela Trusts the Postpartum Process Let’s #flashbackfriday with Lindsey Valenzuela. Lindsey is a longtime friend and first pro athlete who let me help guide her pregnancy and postpartum athleticism chapters. (Follow the P&PA coaches and athletes at @pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism and Lindsey on Instagram @liftlikelindsey). We didn’t actually start working together as coach/athlete until the beginning of
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