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. -
10 LATERAL LUNGE TO KNEE CRUNCH (PER SIDE)
Episode 2
Stand tall with feet hip-width apart. Drive one knee up toward your chest for a crunch, then step that same leg out to the side into a lateral lunge—bending the stepping knee while keeping the other leg straight. Push back to center and repeat on the same side before switching.
*You should alway...
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00:14Episode 312 DUMBBELL SWINGS
Episode 3
Stand a little wider than shoulder-width stance with a dumbbell in front of you. Drop your chest, hinge your hips back, and drive the weight forward in front of your chest. Squeeze through your hamstrings and glutes and return to drop the weight below your body on the way down.
Weight Recommenda...
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00:30Episode 410 BENCH STEP UPS (PER SIDE)
Episode 4
Hold dumbbells in your hands, step one foot on the box or bench and press through your heel to step up, slowly step back down and repeat - you can do all on one side or switch back and forth between legs.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: Bodyweight - 7lbs
Intermediate: 10-25lbs
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00:27Episode 512 CHEST FLY
Episode 5
Lie on a bench (or the floor) with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended above your chest, palms facing each other. With a slight bend in your elbows, slowly open your arms wide until the weights are level with your chest, then bring them back together over your chest.
Weight Recommendations:
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00:10Episode 645 SEC SIDE PLANK (PER SIDE)
Episode 6
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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00:18Episode 715 SIDE LYING LEG LIFTS (PER SIDE)
Episode 7
Lie on your side with stacked legs and lift your top leg toward the ceiling while keeping it straight and your hips steady.
Zero equipment
*You should always seek clearance from a licensed healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.
