True core strength is the coordinated engagement of all core muscles working together with your breath and pelvic floor, activating evenly and at the right time in response to movement.
So many people believe core work is simply about bracing and squeezing the abs as hard as possible. In reality, the core muscles are designed to help us stabilize and react to the demands of everyday movement.
When women consistently reinvest just 2% of their day into their physical and emotional wellbeing, something powerful happens. Energy improves. Reactivity decreases. Confidence rebuilds. It’s not dramatic. It’s steady.
Whether you’re newly pregnant or halfway through your third trimester, chances are you’ve heard a lot of mixed messages about working out.
The truth is, a strong, functional core is essential for postpartum recovery, and sit-ups, when done correctly, can play a vital role.
Let’s talk about why strength training isn’t just an option during pregnancy – it’s a game-changer.
There can be a lot of unknowns when returning to movement and fitness whether you are postpartum, or you are establishing/reestablishing a movement routine beyond postpartum. Jenna discusses the need of feeling what it’s like to ‘not be ready yet’ in order to understand what it feels like ‘to be ready.’
Brit Guerin LMHC, Health Coach & ACSM Exercise Physiologist Brit Guerin (she/her) has combined experience in both fitness and mental health. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, ACE certified
Fitness Professional and 2022 HER Expert Panelist, Jenna Somich discusses the two sides of the spectrum when it comes to the mindset around prenatal and postpartum fitness. Jenna discusses the answer to striking a balance.
Working out is widely accepted as healthy, no matter what. However, that is not always the case. In fact, there are some situations where exercising might not be a healthy choice at all.
HER Self-Care Series:
This one hour flow led by HER Expert, Dr. Lindsay Mumma is safe for both pregnant and postpartum women. Beginning with a focus on breathwork and then progressing to the innate functional movements our bodies were designed to do, this hour session will leave you with a wealth of knowledge about your body.
