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. -
00:13Episode 210 BANDED SQUAT STEPS (PER SIDE)
Episode 2
Place a resistance band just above your knees. Start in a squat position with feet hip width apart, chest tall, and knees pressing out against the band. Maintaining the squat, step one foot out to the side, then bring the other foot in to meet it. Continue stepping in one direction for your reps,...
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00:16Episode 310 FORWARD LUNGES
Episode 3
Step forward and slowly lower into a lunge, keeping your knee in line with your ankle, making sure not to slam your back knee on the floor, push the weight through the floor to stand back up. Do all on one side first, or alternating.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-25... -
00:22Episode 410 SINGLE LEG RDLs (PER SIDE)
Episode 4
Stand with dumbbells in hands, your back foot should only be touching the floor for stabilization, hinge your hips back as you glide the weights down to mid-shin height, squeeze your glutes and hamstrings as you stand back up. Make sure to keep a neutral spine.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner:...
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00:24Episode 512 HIP THRUST ADBUCTIONS
Episode 5
Sit with your upper back resting against a bench, feet flat on the floor hip width apart and a resistance band just above your knees. Drive through your heels to lift your hips up into a hip thrust position, squeezing your glutes at the top. At the top of the movement, press your knees out agains...
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00:21Episode 610 BIRD DOGS (PER SIDE)
Episode 6
Start on all fours on your mat or on a bench. Extend your opposite arm and leg long, pause, then return with control.
*You should always seek clearance from a licensed healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.