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The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast

247. Exercise, Fertility, and Pregnancy with Dr. Hannah Ryles

June 23 · 50 min · 36.2 MBExplicit
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In this episode, I’m joined by obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Hannah Ryles to talk about exercise, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.


We cover how the right kind of movement can support fertility, hormonal balance, and metabolic health, as well as when exercise can become too much stress on the body. We also talk about what types of workouts are safe while trying to conceive, how to train during each trimester, and what advice around pregnancy fitness is outdated or overly fear-based.


We also dive into postpartum fitness beyond “bouncing back.” We talk about the six-week clearance, pelvic floor and core recovery, returning to strength training, and how postpartum movement can support long-term reproductive health.


This episode is full of practical information for women who want to feel strong, supported, and educated before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after birth.


In this episode, we cover:

  • How exercise can support fertility and reproductive health
  • When exercise may become too much stress on the body
  • Whether you need to modify workouts during the two-week wait
  • How workouts may change in the first, second, and third trimester
  • Pregnancy fitness myths that need to go
  • What to know about the six-week postpartum clearance
  • Why postpartum fitness is about more than weight loss
  • How to rebuild strength safely after birth
  • What women need to understand about long-term fitness


**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. These conversations are for educational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.


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