Restore: Optimizing Fitness and Recovery for Active Moms
Sun, Aug 13
|Arlington
A free class series designed for moms at any point in their postpartum journey. Whether you had your children 6 months ago or 6 years ago, we will address the challenges you face when returning to physical activity after pregnancy.


Time & Location
Aug 13, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Arlington, 315 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
About the event
This class series is designed to address common issues faced by women during and after pregnancy. Each class focuses on a different "pain point" common to women in the postpartum period. The class breakdown is provided below.
Class 1: Core Components
Class overview: Pregnancy often takes a tremendous toll on the pelvic floor and the core muscles. During this class, we will first provide some basic information on the effects of pregnancy on these muscles and structures, including issues such as pelvic floor weakness, postural changes, and diastasis recti (belly muscle separation). We'll talk about the often unaddressed consequences of these issues, including back pain, changes in breathing pattern, and incontinence (with coughing/sneezing/laughing, or with exercise, like jumping jacks), and then provide strategies for mitigating these issues.
Class 2: Mobility Essentials
Class overview: In order to work out safely, have adequate range of motion, strength, and control in our daily…