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DR Pregnancy

Strength with Alexis Nielsen

Hello everyone and welcome to Diastasis Recti - Pregnancy Edition. Yes, you can absolutely train your core DURING your pregnancy. Training your core muscles during pregnancy can not only help you prepare for your postpartum... more

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Sessions (45)

Week 1 • Day 1
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20 min
Week 1 • Day 2
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20 min
Week 1 • Day 3
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20 min
Week 2 • Day 1
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20 min
Week 2 • Day 2
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20 min
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Details

Category
Bodyweight, Prenatal, Postnatal, Core/Abs
Duration
15 weeks, 3 days/week, <30 min
Level
All Levels
Equipment
Dumbbells, bands, mat
Location
Home

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?
Even though I'm pregnant in this program and I created it for those going through the stages of their pregnancy, technically ANYONE can do this program. This program is focused on your inner core muscles (your transverse abdominal muscles) that basically are your corset muscles. During pregnancy, as your belly grows, your abs will begin to separate therefore weakening your core. You might start to feel more pelvic floor pain, back pain, or even start noticing some leakage when you cough or sneeze. Starting a program centered on those inner core muscles and being able to safely work them while pregnant can not only help with those problems, but can actually help you when it comes to labor and delivery! These exercises work both your inner core muscles as well as your pelvic floor. Strengthening both helps when it comes time to push your baby out. This means that you COULD have a faster delivery. Completing this program during pregnancy can also help you get a jumpstart on your postpartum recovery. With all of this being said, these core exercises can be done whether you're pregnant or not!
Will I need any equipment?
With some of these exercises I'll be utilizing a stability ball and a mini ball. If you don't have either one of these, you can simply utilize a couch, chair, bed in place of a stability ball, and a pillow in place of the mini ball.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program for?
Even though I'm pregnant in this program and I created it for those going through the stages of their pregnancy, technically ANYONE can do this program. This program is focused on your inner core muscles (your transverse abdominal muscles) that basically are your corset muscles. During pregnancy, as your belly grows, your abs will begin to separate therefore weakening your core. You might start to feel more pelvic floor pain, back pain, or even start noticing some leakage when you cough or sneeze. Starting a program centered on those inner core muscles and being able to safely work them while pregnant can not only help with those problems, but can actually help you when it comes to labor and delivery! These exercises work both your inner core muscles as well as your pelvic floor. Strengthening both helps when it comes time to push your baby out. This means that you COULD have a faster delivery. Completing this program during pregnancy can also help you get a jumpstart on your postpartum recovery. With all of this being said, these core exercises can be done whether you're pregnant or not!
Will I need any equipment?
With some of these exercises I'll be utilizing a stability ball and a mini ball. If you don't have either one of these, you can simply utilize a couch, chair, bed in place of a stability ball, and a pillow in place of the mini ball.
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Rachel 8mo ago
I love this routine!!