Pregnancy Fitness Myths Busted: What to Actually Do Before, During & After Baby | Ft. Coach Anna Hultgren

Have you ever wondered if it's actually safe to work out while pregnant — or when it's okay to get back to the gym after having a baby?

 

In this must-listen episode of the Fit After 40 Women's Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast, Coach Kinsey sits down with certified prenatal and postpartum fitness specialist Coach Anna Hultgren — just in time for Mother's Day!

 

Anna breaks down everything you need to know about exercising through every stage of pregnancy and beyond, including:

• ✅ Why working out before conception matters more than you think
• ✅ The truth about "pregnancy-safe" exercise (and the myths holding women back)
• ✅ Real benefits of training while pregnant 
• ✅ What to do first after giving birth (hint: pelvic floor!)
• ✅ A realistic postpartum return-to-fitness timeline
• ✅ Common myths BUSTED — heart rate limits, lifting restrictions, running, and more

Anna brings both her decade of professional expertise and her personal experience through pregnancy to give you honest, empowering, science-backed guidance.

 

Women's bodies are incredible — and you are anything but fragile.

 

🎧 Whether you're pre-conception, currently pregnant, or postpartum — this episode is for YOU.

 

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