Postnatal Movement Essentials
Welcome to the Postnatal Movement Essentials Collection. Amanda created this program to help you adapt and modify your movement practice in postpartum. Learn essential techniques, workout modifications, and how to adapt the Movement by NM fitness library to your needs during this time. These classes are designed for all levels. Please make sure to partner with your healthcare team on what is right for you.
-
NEW | Welcome to Foundations of Postnatal Movement with Amanda (1 Min)
Amanda designed this program to help you adapt and modify your movement practice in postpartum and build foundational and functional strength! The goal is to build a practice that works for you so that you can feel confident moving through daily activities. Amanda encourages you to partner with y...
-
NEW | Pelvic Floor Recovery with Amanda | Therapeutic Core Class (4 Mins)
Restoring strength and stability through the pelvic floor is a critical part of core recovery. Having a healthy pelvic floor is beneficial for everyone at every stage of life! In this class, Amanda guides you through three key exercises to help build the strength and endurance of your pelvic floo...
-
NEW | Learn How to Diastasis Recti Self Check with Amanda (2 Mins)
Amanda guides you on how to self check for diastasis recti. This is an important test before you attempt any postpartum recovery strength work. This class is done on the floor. Amanda will show you how to test for any abdominal separation and the depth of this separation. Diastasis Recti is defi...
-
NEW | Hip Hinge with Amanda | How to Safely Carry & Lift Your Baby (1 Min)
Amanda leads you through a series of postpartum moves and tips to use when lifting your baby. By activating your core and using a neutral spine, these foundational moves will guide you to hinge properly at your hips, allowing you to take pressure off your back and instead use your glutes and hams...
-
Core Connection with Amanda | Foundational Core Strength Class (3 Mins)
Amanda guides you through two simple yet powerful breathing exercises to establish strength & stability in your core muscles. Reconnect to your diaphragm, transverse abdominis, and pelvic floor with 360 Breathing and the Two Step Exhale. These foundational exercises were key to Amanda re-establis...
-
Restore With Amanda | Restorative Movement Class (9 Mins)
Amanda describes this postpartum-friendly class as “super restorative” — and it can even be done from the comfort of your bed. You will begin with supportive breathing exercises to release tension, before moving into gentle spinal rolls and twists, a grounding pelvic stabilization, and soothing h...
-
Morning Activation with Amanda | Core Breathing Class (5 Mins)
Start your morning off with this simple and powerful class to activate your core. It can be done from a chair or seated on the ground. Amanda will guide you through 360 degrees breathing and pelvic floor exercises, working through strength-building retentions and dynamic speed-holds. You will fi...
-
NEW | Core Recovery with Amanda | Core Strength Class (12 Mins)
Amanda leads you through a therapeutic core recovery class, designed to leave you feeling stronger and centered. You will begin with 360 breathing and pelvic floor exercises to reconnect your breath to your core muscles. Next, you will come to your back and move through glute bridges, heel slides...
-
Evening Reset with Amanda | Core Connection Class (6 Mins)
Amanda designed this class as a support for you to reset and restore yourself. This class is done on your back so you can fully release. You will begin with core connection breathing and pelvic floor exercises. These will reconnect you to your body, calm your nervous system, and create strength a...