**Show notes ** In this three-part series, I talk about how hormones affect your training. Part one is looking at hormones and training during the menstrual cycle years. Part two will look at hormonal changes and training during pregnancy and postpartum and part three will look at perimenopause and menopause. In today’s episode, I talk about the hormonal, anatomical and physiological changes that happen during pregnancy and postpartum and how they affect training. I share the exercise guidelines and recommendations for pregnant women and give you some strategies to use to support your training during this season of your life. What you will discover The energy, hormonal, anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy How pregnancy may affect training in the first, second and third trimesters Effects of exercise on the mother (benefits) Exercise recommendations and guidelines Postpartum and retiring to training guidelines and recommendations Strategies to support you in this season Featured on the show About Warrior School https://warriorschool.co Apply for Warrior School https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS7OVobSu60FFc1pyIQVySKasuwjWvWnttTJOMRrgj6MLEPw/viewform Download my FREE bodyweight strength program https://amykatebowe.ck.page/9925443715 Dr. Stacy Sims Microlearning Pregnancy https://www.drstacysims.com/microlearning ACOG guidelines https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2020/03/acog-releases-updated-guidance-on-exercise-in-pregnancy-and-postpartum Related podcasts Episode 150: Fertility, progesterone and minerals with Loren De La Cruz https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/warrior-school/id1470895252?i=1000586896194 Episode 135: Preventing and overcoming pelvic floor dysfunction with Vagina Coach Kim Vopni https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/warrior-school/id1470895252?i=1000576191288 Episode 87: Conscious conception with Loren De La Cruz https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/warrior-school/id1470895252?i=1000539820738 Episode 38: Training, pregnancy and the pelvic floor with Lizzy Crouch https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/warrior-school/id1470895252?i=1000477230562

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