Hey Athlete-Mom! This is Part 2 of our series focused on getting Athlete-Moms like yourself back to training after having a kiddo. Part 1 focused on making the mental and emotional shift back into training, as well as how to manage the type and volume of training post-baby. If you missed it, you can read it here. Physical Body For most women, the green light to return to training comes around six to eight weeks after delivery. But a number of changes during pregnancy can persist for months, or even years, post-partum. Some merely take time to resolve, while others take work or perhaps professional support (for example, physical therapy, massage, etc.) to rebalance. Here, we’re going to examine a few of the top physical concerns for new Athlete-Moms. Lax Ligaments:  One of the hormones that affect your body during and after pregnancy is relaxing, which helps increase the elasticity…

Hey there Athlete-Mom, It probably seemed like the wait would never end, but you finally got your “good to go” check-off from your doctor and you can start exercising “for real” again. So now what? Where do you start when your body feels like it’s been turned inside out and back again? Even if your delivery was as smooth as can be, it might be weeks before you feel like you can even walk around the block without breaking into a sweat — which was exactly how I felt, even though just 10 months earlier I was in the best shape of my life. That was no fun, so I wanted to offer some helpful information for when your doc gives you the green light. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, so be sure to read on! Compassion & Patience First off, more than anything, be kind to yourself…