18 min
Episode 253: Making Exercise Adjustments for Folks with Larger Bodies To Birth and Beyond
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- Alternative Health
In today’s episode, Jessie talks about adjusting exercises for folks with larger bodies - especially in times of pregnancy, postpartum and parenting - people whose bodies are going through many transitions and changes. Please keep points made in this episode in mind so that your client/patient experience is amazing, powerful, and comfortable for them! Non coaches and practitioners can learn what to look for and consider during this episode as well!
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If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show.
Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!
Resources and References
Jessie’s FREE, LIVE, Perinatal Pathway October workshop - sign up now!
Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie has a brand new, free, live workshop coming this month!
3:22 - Introduction to the subject matter and why it’s important
5:20 - Jessie talks about her experience through her own body changes
7:00 - Tip #1 (for the pros): Have you created a relationship with your clients where people feel comfortable telling you the truth about their bodies (coming to you with things such as “this doesn’t feel good”)?
9:10 - Tip #2 (for the pros): Give options right away for people to adjust a movement where there could be discomfort for them in positioning their body
11:28 - Tip #3 (for all): Adjusting prone positions
13:30 - Tip #4 (for all): Adjusting spinal flexion exercises, or exercises where we are folding into the belly
15:30 - Run through and wrap up
18:05 - Reminder on advocating for yourself!
In today’s episode, Jessie talks about adjusting exercises for folks with larger bodies - especially in times of pregnancy, postpartum and parenting - people whose bodies are going through many transitions and changes. Please keep points made in this episode in mind so that your client/patient experience is amazing, powerful, and comfortable for them! Non coaches and practitioners can learn what to look for and consider during this episode as well!
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If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show.
Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!
Resources and References
Jessie’s FREE, LIVE, Perinatal Pathway October workshop - sign up now!
Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie has a brand new, free, live workshop coming this month!
3:22 - Introduction to the subject matter and why it’s important
5:20 - Jessie talks about her experience through her own body changes
7:00 - Tip #1 (for the pros): Have you created a relationship with your clients where people feel comfortable telling you the truth about their bodies (coming to you with things such as “this doesn’t feel good”)?
9:10 - Tip #2 (for the pros): Give options right away for people to adjust a movement where there could be discomfort for them in positioning their body
11:28 - Tip #3 (for all): Adjusting prone positions
13:30 - Tip #4 (for all): Adjusting spinal flexion exercises, or exercises where we are folding into the belly
15:30 - Run through and wrap up
18:05 - Reminder on advocating for yourself!
18 min