๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฒ๐๐ปโ๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐๐น๐น ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ โ ๐ถ๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฎ ๐น๐ถ๐๐๐น๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐โ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ.
These variations keep your back strong, your core supported, and your training sustainable.
Maintaining lat and upper back strength during pregnancy not only supports your return to pull-ups, but also the demands of postpartum life โ feeding, carrying, and lifting every day.
At Optimum Coach, youโll always get options โ so training stays effective and engaging.
๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ด. ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐. ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น.
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Optimum is unique Pre- and Post-natal training, to help guide our new mums and mums to be through their exercise and health journey.
14/01/2026
Postpartum training works best when itโs built, not rushed. ๐
We had a conversation today in the Optimum Postpartum Group sessions about how it can feel odd going to the gym and not coming out sweating like you would have done. We start to question:
Am I not working hard enough?
Was I doing something wrong?
Should I be adding more?
This led to a discussion about why we follow the approach we are taking for our recovery and return to exercise after having a baby.
The goal is to re-establish foundations first:
โข body awareness and movement quality
โข breathing, core, and pelvic floor coordination
โข tolerance to load and volume
From there, we layer in light external load and progressively increase intensity. (Little did they know that today the program would be stepping up the intensity ๐ฆ)
๐ถ๐ผYour controllable and uncontrollable factors are different now โ sleep, time, energy, recovery. Training should reflect that.
You are not weak or behind. You are being smart!
This doesnโt mean forever. ๐
It means for now, so you can move forward stronger and possibly even better than before!
Need support or to discuss your exercise plan during pregnancy/postpartum, DM "BUILD" for help!
24/10/2025
This is just the start...
Whether you're expecting or navigating postpartum recovery, exercise should be thoughtfulโnot just intense. Getting to spend time and focus on you is so important - both physically and mentally. Before diving into a workout, consider:
โ๏ธQuality vs Quantity โ It isnโt about doing more; itโs about moving well and with purpose. And from that we keep building.
โ ๏ธRisk vs Reward โ Will this movement support your bodyโs needs, or place unnecessary stress it may not be able to handle right now? What's that ego saying?
โ Could I vs Should I? โ Just because something is possible doesnโt always mean itโs appropriate for this phase. And chances are, if you're thinking about it, you may already know the answer!
Your body is changing, healing, or both. Training should reflect thatโsafe, intentional, and supportive of long-term strength and wellbeing.
We are here to support you along the way and take the guess work out of it!
๐คฐ๐ผOptimum Pregnancy group sessions starting *Wednesday 5th November*
๐ง๐ผโ๐ผOptimum Postpartum group sessions starting *Saturday 1st November*
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