TOP 5 of 2025: The Truth About Lifting During Pregnancy 💪 | Dr. Christina Prevett

Описание: Coming in at #1 on our list of top podcasts for 2025 is my conversation with Christina Prevett.

We close Season 4 of the podcast catching up with @dr.christina_prevett—pelvic health physiotherapist, competitive weightlifter, CrossFit athlete, mom of two, & total powerhouse for strength training across the lifespan. (rumor has it she bought a Garmin watch & is now a runner too !?!)💪✨

Dr. Prevett is deep in a postdoctoral fellowship studying resistance training in the perinatal space and its impact on pelvic floor health. Spoiler: her insights are game-changing for active moms & the pros supporting them.
We dive into:
🔹 Balancing research with real-world practice
🔹 Preventing diastasis recti (the dreaded ab gap)
🔹 Staying strong with impact through pregnancy & postpartum
🔹 Shifting from fear of symptoms to confidence in your body
🔹 Cutting through the noise with simplified fitness advice
🔹 Why sleep actually matters more than you think

💬 Ever wondered if strength training is safe during pregnancy or postpartum? We’re breaking it all down. Tune in now!

Time Stamps
1:00 – Introduction
3:41 – Christina’s PhD & postdoctoral work
9:30 – Deconditioning during pregnancy
15:50 – The importance of impact
23:12 – Maintaining impact from youth to menopause
32:15 – Fewer restrictions, more empowerment
46:23 – Running a half marathon postpartum
57:45 – Personalized care & evolving recommendations
65:40 – Navigating menopause and fitness



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CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:
Instagram: @dr.christina_prevett
Website: Exercise and Pregnancy
Barbell Mamas: @thebarbellmamas

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