Published Jun 23, 2022

253. Pregnant & Postpartum Running with Dr. Rachel Selman DPT, CSCS

Join Dr. Rachel Selman as she delves into empowering pregnant and postpartum athletes with vital strategies for mental resilience, safe exercise modifications, and effective recovery plans, offering expert advice on maintaining fitness and pelvic health during this transformative period.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Questions from this episode

- What are the best ab exercises?
  Asked by 77 people
- How do you train after a C-section?
  Asked by 11 people
- How can I manage pelvic floor dysfunction?
  Asked by 11 people
- What exercises are effective for building abs?
  Asked by 10 people
- How can I improve core stability for better ab workouts?
  Asked by 9 people
- What is the best way to do core exercises?
  Asked by 8 people
- What are the best exercises to build abs?
  Asked by 7 people
- How to train abs after childbirth
  Asked by 7 people
- What types of exercises are safe during the first trimester of pregnancy?
  Asked by 6 people
- What are some workouts for pregnancy?
  Asked by 6 people
- What are some effective ab-building exercises?
  Asked by 5 people
- Are there specific techniques for targeting abs?
  Asked by 4 people
- In which situations do I need to cool my body?
  Asked by 3 people
- What are the optimal things a pregnant mother can do for her baby?
  Asked by 2 people
- What are the benefits of exercising in the first trimester of pregnancy?
  Asked by 1 person

253. Pregnant & Postpartum Running with Dr. Rachel Selman DPT, CSCS

Topics covered

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Abdominal Loading Exercises

Deep Core Activation

Activating the Deep Core

Maintaining Fitness During Pregnancy

Running Workouts During Pregnancy

Postpartum Recovery

Running During Pregnancy

Postpartum Exercise Progression

Training Modifications

Core Training During Pregnancy

Postpartum Running Clearance

Postpartum Running Recovery

Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Postpartum Recovery

Navigating First Trimester

Questions from this episode

What are the best ab exercises?

How do you train after a C-section?

How can I manage pelvic floor dysfunction?

What exercises are effective for building abs?

How can I improve core stability for better ab workouts?

What is the best way to do core exercises?

What are the best exercises to build abs?

How to train abs after childbirth

What types of exercises are safe during the first trimester of pregnancy?

What are some workouts for pregnancy?

What are some effective ab-building exercises?

Are there specific techniques for targeting abs?

In which situations do I need to cool my body?

What are the optimal things a pregnant mother can do for her baby?

What are the benefits of exercising in the first trimester of pregnancy?

Episode Highlights

Empowering Women Athletes

Pregnancy Training Modifications

Postpartum Recovery Strategies