I Stopped Doing Crunches: How I Actually Got My Abs Back | Riley Gaines

About this episode

Riley Gaines shares her postpartum fitness routine and the habits that helped her regain her strength and health after having a baby.

In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Riley shares her honest postpartum fitness routine, how she started training again after baby, and the 5 habits that helped her feel strong, healthy, and like herself again. From pelvic floor recovery and protein intake to running, lifting, and the mindset shift that comes with motherhood, Riley breaks down what actually worked for her as a former Division I athlete navigating the postpartum season. She also explains why postpartum recovery shouldn’t be treated as a one-size-fits-all process. If you’re looking for realistic postpartum workout tips, motivation as a new mom, or practical advice on getting back into a fitness routine after pregnancy, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Riley Gaines

Topics covered

• postpartum fitness
• motherhood
• health
• exercise
• personal experience

Keywords

• postpartum
• fitness routine
• pelvic floor recovery
• protein intake
• workout tips

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