How to exercise when preparing for pregnancy

Are you ready to dive into the world of preconception fitness with expert Nicole Scheitlin? Get ready for some valuable insights and tips on how movement can be your best medicine when preparing for pregnancy.  In today’s episode, I interview Nicole, a Certified Exercise Physiologist and pre/postnatal fitness specialist. We discuss the importance of how movement is used to improve fertility outcomes and why along with different examples of how you can move each week to support your hormones for that positive pregnancy test. 

Episode Highlights:

• Importance of exercise in pre-pregnancy and fertility
• Role of exercise in hormone health and insulin sensitivity
• Different modalities of exercise for preconception, including strength training and aerobic activities
• The concept of the hormone hierarchy and how exercise affects different tiers of hormone health
• Signs of over-exercising and the impact on fertility
• The significance of core and pelvic floor exercises in pre and postnatal health
• Benefits of incorporating breathing exercises like 360 breathing for stress reduction and hormone balance

Guest Bio

Nicole Scheitlin is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, Pre/postnatal Fitness Specialist and mom of two. She helps women prepare for a strong, healthy pregnancy, confident birth, and smoother postpartum recovery through intentional exercise.

Related Links:

• Access The Get Pregnant Program Here 
• Website: www.strongmamawellnessco.com
• Instagram | @strongmamawellness
• Strong Mama Podcast
• Pregnancy Exercise Modifications by Trimester (free guide)
• Strong Mama Insiders (free pre/postnatal workouts)

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.