Episode 110: Pre-Natal Fitness & Exercise with Vanessa Cooper

On this episode we are chatting with the brilliant Vanessa Cooper (Giguere) (MSc, CSCS, Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist) all about exercise during pregnancy. Join Vanessa to learn about what you should be doing, what you might want to avoid, and wade through some of the confusing information out there.

You can find Vanessa at Transformation Training Health Centre in Kingston, ON (transformationtraining.info) and on social media @coach_vanessagiguere.

 

Episode Notes:

3:11 – What is Strong as a Mother?

5:40 – Exercise during pregnancy  - What is the current message?

9:12 – How to exercise when you don’t feel great

11:08 – Benefits of exercising during pregnancy

17:12 – How bad is it to NOT exercise during pregnancy?

19:43 – What are the current Canadian guidelines for exercise during pregnancy?

22:05 – Talking intensity during exercise

24:30 – What exercise modalities are ok during pregnancy?

27:27 – Ideal vs. Real World Expectations

30:56 – Should exercise evolve throughout pregnancy?

34:24 – Exercise goals during pregnancy

35:38 -  Should you adjust existing workouts when you become pregnant?

38:35 – Exercises to avoid during pregnancy

41:12 – Riskier exercises

42:17 – Key core exercises during pregnancy

44:44 – Adjustments to make during later stages of pregnancy

49:00 – Can you lay on your back during exercise while you’re pregnant?

51:33 – Diastasis Recti

54:40 – How does exercise affect our pelvic floor during pregnancy?

57:56 – Warning signs to stop exercising

59:52 – How to find Vanessa

1:01:12 – Just found out you’re pregnant? Vanessas advice for you