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Pregnancy/Postpartum Workout Equipment
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items Being a mom of 2 and a physical therapist specializing in pregnancy/postpartum recovery, I have been able to curate a very specific list of props that are SO HELPFUL in maintaining strength and mobility as your body changes. It's essential to prioritize safety and comfort during this time, and selecting appropriate equipment can make a significant difference in ensuring an effective and enjoyable workout. In this list you will find props to improve workout and other items that will make movement/activity more comfortable for you. Remember: every woman's body and pregnancy/postpartum journey are unique, so it's essential to listen to your body and make adjustments as needed. Prioritizing safety and comfort will ensure an enjoyable and beneficial workout experience during this ...
my go-to booty bands! It is very common for the gluteus muscles to shut off during pregnancy, and these bands are a great addition to any body weight workout to get those muscles turning back on!
Blogilates Booty Resistance Bands 2pk
a MUST HAVE for postpartum exercise! If you follow any postpartum recovery account on IG (like mine), you will see them using a ball like this a lot for core work!
ProBody Pilates 9 Inch Mini Exercise Ball
This is my favorite pair of workout shorts now that I am about 1.5 years PP. It still gives me good support through my core and pelvic floor, but not as much as some of the other “postpartum” shorts I have in other lists.
Flex Bike Shorts | Sport+ (Eightball)
If you struggle with postpartum hair loss, these scrunchies are great at preventing pulling any hair out!
Athleta 3 Pack Scrunchie
Another great option if you have postpartum hair loss – this keeps my hair out of my face but I'm not worried it is going to cause more hair to fall out.
Seamless Headband
I love using a bolster in the very early postpartum period for certain core and breathing exercises. This is also just a great prop to help with breastfeeding or comfort after having baby!
Lean Bolster by Manduka®
my favorite way to prevent inner thigh chafing :) I am about 30 pounds heavier than I was before having kids, and I seriously cannot move my body without his.
Megababe Thigh Rescue
I am always ANTI boob sweat, especially when nursing :)
Megababe Bust Dust
I use this wallet when going on long walks or for outdoor pop up workouts! Would be great for runs too
Coffee Run Wallet 2.0 | Athleta
love to add these for ANY workouts but they especially great during the early postpartum period to ease back into using weights!
Bala Bangles
for those who love a good at-home workout!
Bala Beam
much prefer over a kettlebell!
The Power Ring
the cutest weights out there! great starting point to adding weights back in postpartum!
Bala Bars
Another good option for booty bands – comes in three different resistance levels.
Bala Bands
My favorite mat for at-home workouts because it actually stays in place!
The Play Mat
love this for an extra sweaty pilates class!
The Play Mat Towel
I just started adding jumping back into my workouts -- and this is the jump rope I bought for myself!
The Jump Rope
another great Pilates ball but this one is a little more firm -- less likely to be popped by kids or pets than the other Pilates ball I have listed!
Bala Pilates Ball (Non-Weighted)
love these for mobility work and for a balance aid during workouts!
Bala Balance Blocks