Today I have with me Antonia Henry, owner and head coach of A1 Fit Coaching and P&PA Coach, as we discuss what the research actually is saying about intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and how that translates to your lifting. We discuss common reasons you may be peeing while you lift and what can be done about it, as well as dig into more about IAP and why pressure management and core + pelvic health are important factors in your performance as an athlete.

Big thank you to Antonia for sharing her expertise!

Here are the citations of the research mentioned in the episode:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37443166/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36977774/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38512833/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35641077/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37516287/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35837994/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31820378/

Find Antonia on Instagram @a1fitcoaching and her website a1fitcoaching.com.

If you’d like to learn more about coaching pregnant + postpartum athletes, the Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Course will be on sale in October 2024…stay tuned!

In the meantime, here’s a free training you can check out:

http://briannabattles.com/intro-to-coaching

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today I sit down with my friend Miranda Granger who is a retired UFC fighter and is now pregnant with her second baby. Miranda reflects on her journey as a fighter and how she came to the decision to have her first baby and how that changed her as a fighter. She’s excited for the next phase of motherhood with her second baby and anxious to see how that postpartum goes. Go follow her on Instagram at @mirandagranger.

Miranda has been utilizing the Pregnant Athlete Training Program and has said it’s been very helpful in her training. It’s just completely revamped and updated! You can learn more about that program here: http://briannabattles.com/pregnant-athlete

Looking to coach pregnant & postpartum athletes? Check out Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism: https://briannabattles.com/ppacoach.

The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!

Today, I have with me OBGYN and Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Lamia Zafrani, who shares with us what her life currently looks like as a pregnant athlete. Lamia is an incredible resource and collaborator and is actually one of the expert interviews in the P&PA Course itself. I truly value her perspective and work in this community!

Today she shares more in-depth about what it means to be “cleared”, her own very personal experience with miscarriage and recovery from pregnancy loss, how she utilizes woop to keep data on her health (and how her woop actually helped her discover her miscarriage), and the importance of learning HOW to listen to your body during pregnancy and what to listen for. This is an eye-opening episode and a must-listen for pregnant athletes!

You can find Lamia on Instagram at @lamiazafrani.

Join the Pregnant Athlete Challenge!

Learn how to modify your training safely and effectively, so you can stay strong and active throughout your pregnancy, then share what you’ve learned on Instagram. Tag @pregnant.postpartum.athlete and use hashtag #iamapregnantathlete.

Sign up for the challenge here:

https://go.pregnancyandpostpartumathleticism.com/pregnancy-challenge

**COMING SOON: The All-New Pregnant Athlete Training Program! Coming on Labor Day, September 2, 2024!**

MORE ABOUT THE SHOW:

The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood.

You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing.

Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too!

Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!