POSTNATAL GYM PROGRAM
18 Seasons
Phase 1 is your gentle starting point — a collection of guided recovery flows focused on stability and breathwork designed for the postpartum body, including C-section recovery. You'll have up to 8 weeks of these flows, paired with walking recommendations, to ease you back into movement at your own pace. Once you're cleared by your doctor, you're ready to begin Phase 2.
Aim to do these flows once a day as your daily movement once you are feeling up for it. If once a day feels too much, aim for every other day!
Weeks 1-2: 5-10 minute light walks 2-3 times per day
Weeks 3-4: 10-20 minute light walks 2-3 times per day
Weeks 5-6: 30-40 minute walks 1-2 times per day
Weeks 7-8: 45-60 minute walk 1x per day
Phase 2: The Postnatal Gym Program is a gym-based strength circuit program designed to fit into your real life. Work through every exercise in the day's circuit before starting again from the top — the goal is 4 rounds, but take breaks when you need them, pause between rounds, or stop when you've hit your limit. You showed up, and that's what counts.
How it works:
Complete all exercises in order before starting your next round. Rest as needed. Aim for 4 rounds — but always listen to your body.
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00:30Episode 1BEFORE YOUR START WORKOUT
Episode 1
How it works:
Complete all exercises in order before starting your next round. Rest as needed. Aim for 4 rounds — but always listen to your body. -
00:15Episode 210 REVERSE LUNGE BICEP CURLS (PER SIDE)
Episode 2
Start standing with weights in hand, step back into a reverse lunge & as you do, curl the dumbbells, as you step back up, return the dumbbells. Do alternating legs!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: Bodyweight-7lbs
Intermediate: 10-25lbs
Advanced: 30-65+ lbs*You should always seek clearance f...
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00:18Episode 312 ARNOLD PRESS
Episode 3
Sit on the bench or chair, start with your dumbbells in hands, bent elbows, palms facing your face, as you push up into a shoulder press, rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward at the top of the motion. Slowly return to starting position.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-7lb... -
00:12Episode 412 SUMO SQUATS WITH PULSE
Episode 4
Stand with feet wide and toes turned out, then lower into a sumo squat. Stay low and pulse up and down a few inches, keeping your chest lifted and knees tracking over toes.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-30lbs
Advanced: 35-65+ lbs*You should always seek clearance f...
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00:10Episode 545 SEC SIDE PLANK (PER SIDE)
Episode 5
Start by lying on your side with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder and your feet stacked on top of each other. Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet. Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to hold the position, keeping your hips lifted and y...
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00:24Episode 610 HEEL DROPS (PER SIDE)
Episode 6
Lie on your back with your legs in tabletop position, knees stacked directly over your hips at a 90 degree angle. Keeping your lower back pressed firmly into the mat, slowly lower one heel down to tap the floor, then drive it back up to tabletop before switching sides.
No Equipment
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