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. -
00:16Episode 210 STATIC HOLD BICEP CURLS (PER SIDE)
Episode 2
Hold both dumbbells at a 90 degree angle, palms facing forward. Keep one arm static and held at the top while the other arm slowly lowers down and curls back up to the top. Once complete, switch sides — holding the working arm static at the top while the other arm lowers and curls. Keep both elbo...
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00:28Episode 312 SINGLE ARM BENT OVER ROWS (PER SIDE)
Episode 3
Have a bench in front of you to place one arm and lean over to create an almost table-top position. Hold a dumbbell in your working hand, keep your hips and shoulders squared to the floor as you pull the dumbbell up and in toward your hipbone.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
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00:21Episode 412 CHEST PRESS
Episode 4
Lay back on the bench or floor (you can lift legs like I am, or have them bent on the floor.) Lower the dumbbells toward your chest with control, engage your chest to press them back up above your head!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-25lbs
Advanced: 30-60+ lbs*Modi...
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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...