Is weightlifting and Valsalva maneuver safe during pregnancy? With Christina Prevett

13/09/2024 28 min Episodio 4
Is weightlifting and Valsalva maneuver safe during pregnancy? With Christina Prevett

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🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/is-lifting-heavy-76408926 🏋️‍♀️Christina Prevett is an orthopaedic and pelvic floor physiotherapist with PhD in exercise & aging. As a lifter, coach and mum herself she created @thebarbellmamas - an online programming for pregnant & postpartum CrossFitters, powerlifters & weightlifters. We talk about the influence of heavy weightlifting on pregnancy and postpartum outcomes for a mother and a baby. Enjoy!Join Evidence Strong Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrongWatch the episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bGWeightlifting research infographics:https://evidencestrong.comEvidence Strong summary of this study:https://evidencestrong.com/what-is-the-impact-of-heavy-weightlifting-and-valsalva-maneuver-on-pregnancyLink to the original research paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-022-05393-1Follow Christina:https://www.instagram.com/thebarbellmamashttps://www.instagram.com/christina_prevettFollow Evidence Strong:https://www.instagram.com/evidence_stronghttps://twitter.com/EvidenceStrongAll the content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical, nutritional, coaching, or financial advice, nor does it substitute for advice from your health care professional/provider. Any actions you will take, changes you will make to your nutrition, training or health care, are on your own responsibility and not mine.

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