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Nov 2013
51m 52s

How Hard Can You Exercise When You’re Pr...

BEN GREENFIELD
About this episode

In this special podcast episode, I interview Amy and Deveren from PreNatal365.com. During our discussion we answer important questions like: 

-How hard can you exercise when you're pregnant?

-How can you get your body back after you've had your baby?

-Are there exercises or quick fixes for morning sickness?

-Can you do things like running and Crossfit when you're pregnant?

-Are Kegel exercises the best way to get good abs after you've given birth?

-And much more!

Additional Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

-Previous BenGreenfieldFitness podcast: "Can You Exercise Hard If You're Pregnant?"

-Controversial article on a Crossfit pregnant mom

-14 core exercises for pregnancy

-Podcast on pregnancy with Cassandra Forsythe

-Better Baby Book by Dave Asprey

-Chris Kresser’s Healthy Baby Code

-The FREE book "Business of Baby" at AudiblePodcast.com/Ben

Do you have questions, comments or feedback about how hard you can exercise when you're pregnant, or anything else from this episode? Leave your thoughts at BenGreenfieldFitness.com!

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