Episode 38: Training, pregnancy and pelvic floors with Lizzy Crouch

In today's episode I chat to Lizzy Crouch. Lizzy has a Bachelor in Exercise Science, A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and is a Postnatal Exercise Specialist.

Lizzy supports women in getting the most out of life through movement and exercise during pregnancy, post-natal and beyond.

Her "why" for what she does is grounded in a new role she took on almost two years ago when she gave birth to Jackson, now almost two (and has another one on the way).

Lizzy talks about how she thought she was strong and fit for pregnancy, but soon found out that being able to squat 90kg didn't prepare her for the changes her body underwent during pregnancy and post-natal.

We talk about training, her pregnancy, pelvis floors, the breath, body image and so much more.

She wanted the tools to safely get back into the gym, onto the trails and on her bike. She dived into the research to learn about how to start training again after the birth of her son and found out that this wasn't really being done.

She believes that all women should feel strong, capable and without hesitation when it comes to exercise, pelvic floor health and saying yes to activity and adventure.

You can connect with Lizzy on Instagram @lizzycrouch Her website is lizzycrouch.com

Here are the resources we talked about at the end of the podcast

@droscarserach - his book the postnatal depletion cure is awesome https://www.amazon.ca/Postnatal-Depletion-Cure-Rebuilding-Reclaiming/dp/1478970308 https://www.instagram.com/droscarserrallach/

@australianbirthstories podcast and audio series - on postnatal health https://www.instagram.com/australianbirthstories/

@lennyroseactive: mamamatters podcast https://www.instagram.com/lennyroseactive/

Dr Sarah Duvall https://www.coreexercisesolutions.com/

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