Do you wonder if it's too late to get back in the exercise game after having your kids?
In this episode, I'm talking with fitness expert Erica Ziel about exercise and taking care of your body after having kids. We talk about postpartum challenges and preventative measures women need to take to feel good now and later in life. We also laugh as we chat about the "mom butt" or still looking pregnant even after you're years postpartum. If you have struggled to get back in the exercise game after having your kids - no matter how long ago that was - this is the episode for you!
Highlights:
- How Erica got into fitness and wellness
- Common complaints and challenges for women after having kids
- Why your pelvic floor is important, how to strengthen it, and why it's never too late
- How to get started in exercising even if you haven't done it since before having your kids
- Why working out harder and longer can actually make it more difficult to lose weight
- Balancing out your body from things like holding your kids
- "Mom butt" and how to change your posture to find your booty again
- Why you may look pregnant long after you are
- What you can do if you're sitting most of the day
Today’s Guest:
Published author, founder of Core Athletica® Inc., Knocked-Up Fitness®, creator of the Core Rehab Program, expert on Fascial Training, Core and Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist. Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Human Performance from Iowa State University, a Certified Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, Nutrition Coach and Mama of 3.
Erica has been featured in and contributed to many publications including; The Strength and Conditioning Journal, People.com, Oxygen Magazine, Fit Pregnancy, Pilates Style Magazine, Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine + LiveStrong.com.
Growing up on a family farm in the Midwest, she worked alongside her family on the farm - this environment instilled a strong family focus and an incredible work ethic she has carried with her, and is reflected today in her dedication to her family and her successful business.
Erica’s Functional Fascial Core method has proven to generate quicker and better results for her clients! She has been in the wellness space now for over 15 years.
Resources:
www.EricaZiel.com
www.Knocked-UpFitness.com
Erica's membership
Core Connections Podcast
Erica Ziel on Instagram
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