In today’s replay of episode 106, Anita and Jessie answer YOUR questions about how to exercise - and what to avoid - in pregnancy!


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Jessie’s To Pregnancy and Beyond Program

Show Notes

0:00 - Show Intro

0:52 - Jessie’s To Pregnancy and Beyond Program

3:43 - What we are talking about today!

4:11 - Question #1: I didn’t exercise regularly before pregnancy #2. Can I start now, and how, at 20 weeks pregnant?

9:41 - Question #2:I keep hearing things about keeping my heart rate under a certain number during pregnancy exercise. Can you clarify?

11:38 - Question #3: When do I have to pay more attention to doing more exercises on my back?

15:21 - Question #4: Should belly coning always be avoided? Does it mean damage is happening to the linea alba?

17:35 - Question #5: Is it a good idea to include core work throughout pregnancy?

20:48 - Question #6: Are pelvic girdle pain and round ligament pain related? Can running be a cause of round ligament pain to the point you injure yourself?

25:03 - Question #7: I’m used to holding my breath/bracing during each rep during heavy weightlifting. Do I continue this throughout pregnancy?

28:03 - Question #8: Should we modify our pregnancy workouts ONLY when there are symptoms or pain?

30:48 - Question #9: Squatting exercises during pregnancy - should I avoid them?

33:03 - Wrap up!