Pregnancy and Core Work Pt1
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Pregnancy and Core Work Pt1

When it comes to exercising when pregnant, I feel like there is a lot of confusion and fear around the subject.

First things first, lets clear things up, you can and should exercise during pregnancy (if you are allowed/have no complications).

So lets start with the foundation of all exercises our CORE!

For years, women were told to avoid all abdominal or core exercises during pregnancy out of fear they might harm the baby or worsen diastasis recti. But current evidence shows core training in pregnancy can actually be beneficial, if done smartly and progressively.

The core isn’t just your abs—it’s a system of muscles including the diaphragm, pelvic floor, obliques, transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, and spinal erectors. These muscles:

  • Support the spine.

  • Allow and resist movement (flexion, extension, side-bending, rotation).

  • Help you move through daily tasks like lifting kids, carrying bags, or twisting to reach into the car.

Since pregnant women continue doing these movements every day, training them safely is useful.

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