Join James & Jenn in this five-part series on corrective exercises - Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Beyond #4 of 5




Becoming Parents show

Summary: <p>For 20% off James' programs, go here:<a href="https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/"> <u>https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/</u></a></p> <p>James Goodlatte is the founder of Fit For Birth, a holistic fitness education company that teaches the Five Holistic Foundations of fertility, pre &amp; postpartum timeframes:</p> <p>(1) Breathing,</p> <p>(2) Movement,</p> <p>(3) Nutrition,</p> <p>(4) Lifestyle, and</p> <p>(5) Thoughts.</p> <p>His philosophies are most often a blend of the ancient wisdom of our ancestors that is now being proven by scientific research today.  He teaches his clients that the vast majority of challenges in life can be remedied by just improving these 5 areas and that these are usually worth looking into before reaching for medications and surgeries.</p> <p>IN THESE EPISODES:</p> <p>Join James and Jenn in this five-part series that promises you either to easily begin a simple few minutes of exercise each day or adjust your current routine to ensure that your results are way better than "usual fitness."</p> <p>James' style of corrective exercises shows how important it is for you to determine which exercises are RIGHT FOR YOU, and you'll be able to do exactly that after participating in this SELF-ASSESSMENT.</p> <p>Each Segment:</p> <p>(1) Goals &amp; Needs discussion with Jenn: Determining what's right for you, and understanding corrective exercise</p> <p>(2) Self-Assessment:  Immediately increase your own body awareness in this short guided self-evaluation!</p> <ol> <li>Standing breathing</li> <li>Laying breathing</li> <li>Squats</li> <li>Lunges</li> <li>Bend</li> <li>Twist</li> <li>Pull</li> <li>Push</li> </ol> <p>(3) Core Training: Learn how to implement inner core breathing into your abdominal exercises.</p> <ol> <li>Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP)</li> <li>Laying Core Breathing Belly Pump (CBBP) with alternating leg lifts</li> <li>Modified Side planks (on knees) with CBBP</li> <li>Full Side plank (on feet) with CBBP</li> <li>Reverse crunch (not during 3rd trimester pregnancy) with CBBP</li> </ol> <p>(4) Lower Body Training: Learn the single most important muscle for your lower body exercises.</p> <ol> <li>Floor Glute Bridge Reps</li> <li>70/30 Floor Glute Bridge Reps with CBBP</li> <li>Squats with glutes &amp; CBBP</li> <li>Static Lunges with glutes and CBBP</li> </ol> <p>(5) Upper Body Training:  Learn a few techniques to use the right muscles in your upper body exercises.</p> <ol> <li>Floor Shoulder Blade Holds (not when pregnant)</li> <li>Standing Shoulder Blade Holds (version to use when pregnancy)</li> <li>2DB Bent Row with shoulder blades &amp; CBBP</li> <li>Horse/Quadruped Holds using chest &amp; CBBP + various leg lifts</li> <li>Push Ups using chest &amp; CBBP</li> </ol> <p>ABOUT JAMES:</p> <p>I consider my work to be "empowering people" to believe in themselves and find what works for them.  As the founder of Fit For Birth, this is done primarily through personal training and health education for pre-conception, pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals, birth workers, and other wellness professionals.</p> <p>FIND HIM HERE:</p> <p>GetFitForBirth.com</p> <p>Instagram.com/fitforbirth/</p> <p>Facebook.com/getfitforbirth</p> <p>TikTok.com/@fitforbirth</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message