Post-Pregnancy Fitness

Tips for every mom from elite athlete, trainer, and cofounder of SISSFiT, Lauren Collins

by Steve Silvestro, MD @zendocsteve

One of my strongest beliefs is this:

You have to learn to take care of yourself in order to better care for your kids.

Of course, that often seems more easily said than done.

Once the baby comes, life is forever changed. Free time seems to disappear. You’re tired all the time. And your body is…different.

Pregnancy changes your body in ways that can be both beautiful and challenging.

Our culture places so much emphasis on “losing the baby weight” — but what if there could more than that? What if you could be stronger — both physically AND mentally — after your baby than you were before?

My guest in this episode knows how to get you there.

Lauren Collins is a phenomenal athlete. After an injury sidelined her Olympic bid in track and field, Lauren channeled her athletic prowess into a career in sports modeling. With her sister, Kelly, she cofounded SISSFiT — a fitness brand that inspires and empowers women around the world to take their fitness into their own hands.

And along the way, Lauren became a mom — experiencing first-hand the challenges that new moms face, and carving out her own amazing path forward.

Lauren Collins will get you inspired and strong — and shares her top tips for moms in this interview.

Take a listen on your favorite podcast app or in the player below:

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In This Episode, We Talk About:

What even elite athletes find challenging post-pregnancy
When you can start exercising post-baby
What types of exercises to start with
How to know when you can move on to higher intensity workouts
Extra considerations for nursing moms
What to do if you weren’t someone who focused on fitness before pregnancy, but are using this moment to step forward
The importance of taking time for yourself
Diastasis Recti — the separation of ab muscles due to pregnancy — and how to address it
How to fit fitness into the busy schedule of being a parent
Ideas for both stay-at-home and working moms
Fitness gear that Lauren found useful after pregnancy
How to summon the willpower you need when you’re feeling exhausted
…and a whole lot more!