That weird shapes the belly makes during a workout
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Hi Reader, I recently got a question from one of you that you may be wondering about too: "What does it even mean to use my core during pregnancy? I'm doing CrossFit at 21 weeks, and I notice my belly moves a lot more now. I'm finding it super interesting to see what I can and can't do." If you're active during pregnancy, whether that's CrossFit, yoga or boxing, you need to know about this. One of my pregnant students told me her belly was making a weird shape when she was getting out of bed. Like something was sticking up down the middle. She asked me: "Is this normal?" Yes, and No. And here's why it matters: That weird shape (let's call is a dome or a cone), is your body telling you the movement you're doing creates too much pressure for your core to handle right now. And if you keep doing movements that cause this throughout your pregnancy, you're making your abdominal separation wider. Which means your postpartum recovery will be harder and longer. But here's the good news: It's completely manageable. You just need to know what to look for and how to modify. In this week's podcast episode, I break down:
And if you want to learn exactly how to practice safely, join my free live workshop on April 13th at 6:30 PM CET. I'm teaching 5 simple shifts so you can practice with total confidence, build strength for birth, and feel amazing in your changing body. Save your spot here. One more thing: Keep sending me your questions. What's the one thing you wish you knew about moving safely during pregnancy? Hit reply and tell me. I want to answer what you're actually confused about, not just guess what's on your mind. With love, Krish❤️ P.S. After you listen to this episode, try this: Next time you get out of bed, roll to your side first. Use your arms to push yourself up. See how different it feels. This applies to both prenatal and postnatal mums. Then hit reply and let me know. |
Krishna Hassomal
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