Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2369: How to Work Out After Pregnancy, Tips for Adjusting Your Workouts With a New Baby, the Best Workout for a Busy Mom & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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Jun 29, 2024 Discover how taking breaks can enhance muscle growth! The benefits of saffron for recovery are explored, along with the latest on GLP-1 medications. Listen to tips on adapting workouts during and after pregnancy, emphasizing safety and personal comfort. The hosts share humorous moments from a live event and discuss the health impacts of microplastics. Balancing fitness with parenting is key, as they offer tailored advice for new mothers looking to maintain their routines amidst all the changes.
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Prioritize Rest for Muscle Growth
- Reduce training intensity and volume periodically.
- This can boost strength and muscle growth, as growth happens during recovery.
Rest is Hard, Even for Professionals
- Even experienced fitness professionals struggle with overtraining.
- This highlights the widespread misunderstanding of recovery's importance.
Alternative Deload Exercises
- Choose less damaging exercises during deload weeks.
- Replace barbell squats with sled pushes and deadlifts with cable rows or back extensions.
