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Postnatal Return to Running Checklist – Am I Ready to Run?
Postnatal Return to Running Checklist -Am I Ready to Run?Returning to running after pregnancy and birth is a big deal! Running is a single leg, dynamic exercise that can have a huge impact on your pelvic floor and musculoskeletal system, especially if your body is not...
Can you feel your pelvic floor?
You know by now that the pelvic floor (PF) is an important piece of puzzle when it comes to a strong body, postpartum recovery, and overall health. It is a key player of our core system, helps regulate the pressure in our body, supports all the organs in our abdomen...
Returning to Running Postpartum (or other higher level activity) – Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 I remember my first run after being cleared for exercise at my six-week check up. I finished feeding my baby boy, handed him over, laced up my sneakers, did a few dynamic stretches and was off. It felt great being outside, hands free, and feeling like the...
Postnatal Returning to Running (or other high impact activity) – Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 In my first post on the topic of RTR postpartum, I talked about my own story and urged patience when it comes to truly being ready to return to such high-impact exercise after pregnancy and giving birth. In this post, I will suggest a criteria, based on...