Episode 193: How hormones affect your training (Part 2: pregnancy and postpartum)
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In this three-part series, I talk about how hormones affect your training. Part one is looking at hormones and training during the menstrual cycle years. Part two will look at hormonal changes and training during pregnancy and postpartum and part three will look at perimenopause and menopause.
In today’s episode, I talk about the hormonal, anatomical and physiological changes that happen during pregnancy and postpartum and how they affect training. I share the exercise guidelines and recommendations for pregnant women and give you some strategies to use to support your training during this season of your life.
What you will discover
- The energy, hormonal, anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy
- How pregnancy may affect training in the first, second and third trimesters
- Effects of exercise on the mother (benefits)
- Exercise recommendations and guidelines
- Postpartum and retiring to training guidelines and recommendations
- Strategies to support you in this season
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