Fitness is undeniably a pillar of healthy living, and we can confidently say it has a positive impact on mothers and pregnant women. Join Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Janelle Ahrens, every Monday to chat in depth about exercising for pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum! If you desire to exercise confidently but find yourself skipping out because you don't want to do the wrong thing, or you simply don't know what to do, look no further! This podcast is for you!
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Have you ever heard of the word matrescence? It's defined as: "the deep physical, emotional, and mental process of becoming a mother. Coined by anthropologist Dana Raphael in the 1970s, it is very similar to adolescence because it brings massive hormone shifts, body changes, and a brand-new identity."
Today we explore how it impacts postpartum fitness goals. I share my personal experiences with this, practical advice, and mindset shifts you can make as a moms to redefine strength and wellness goals after childbirth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Matrescence and Its Significance
03:08 Personal Experience with Muscle Loss Postpartum
05:58 Redefining Fitness Goals for Moms
08:46 Debunking Myths You Don't Need to Listen to
12:00 Frequency and Intensity in Early Postpartum
14:44 Understanding Progressive Overload
18:08 Creating Feasible Fitness Routines for Moms
PODCAST ABOUT MATRESCENCE:
https://youtu.be/ek_cA66kXzk?si=8O8_LCrKu4vur1Yj (https://youtu.be/ek_cA66kXzk?si=8O8_LCrKu4vur1Yj)
PREGNANCY FITNESS PROGRAM:
https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming (https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming)
Janelle Ahrens
+ Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist
+ Fat loss specialist
+ Personal trainer
+ Nutritionist for busy women
PHASEmpowerment Website: www.phasempowerment.com (http://www.phasempowerment.com/)
Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/janelle.ahrens/)https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/ (https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/ (https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/)
Juice Plus (my whole foods capsules, also used this as my prenatal): https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en (https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en)
https://www.phasempowerment.com/ (https://www.phasempowerment.com/)
23 Jun 2026
73: Pilates during pregnancy? Hear from Amanda Campbell, DPT!
Meet Amanda Campbell, Doctor of Physical Therapy!
Today she shares her journey from college athlete to physical therapist, and now... pilates instructor! She is gearing up to open a studio, Studio 6 Pilates, here in Versailles, Ohio.
She emphasizes the benefits of Pilates for pregnancy, postpartum, and lifelong fitness. Discover how Pilates can enhance core strength, support pregnancy, and improve overall well-being.
00:00 From College Athlete to Physical Therapist
02:19 Pregnancy and the Shift in Fitness Approach
05:54 Discovering Pilates During Pregnancy
10:34 Launching Studio Six: A New Fitness Venture
17:19 Understanding Pilates: A Mindset Shift
19:27 Who Can Benefit from Pilates?
21:23 The Trendy Pilates World
23:22 Pilates and Pregnancy
26:50 Postpartum Pilates: Reconnecting with Your Core
30:52 Class Structures and Future Plans
Learn about Studio 6 Pilates, opening in Versailles, Ohio, here in the coming months:
https://www.instagram.com/studio.6.pilates/ (https://www.instagram.com/studio.6.pilates/)
PREGNANCY FITNESS PROGRAM:
https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming (https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming)
Janelle Ahrens
+ Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist
+ Fat loss specialist
+ Personal trainer
+ Nutritionist for busy women
PHASEmpowerment Website: www.phasempowerment.com (http://www.phasempowerment.com/)
Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/janelle.ahrens/)https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/ (https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/ (https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/)
Juice Plus (my whole foods capsules, also used this as my prenatal): https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en (https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en)
https://www.phasempowerment.com/ (https://www.phasempowerment.com/)
12 Jun 2026
72: Baby #4 is on the way; here's my honest thoughts!
We have some exciting news! Baby #4 is on route! Here are my personal reflections on what the rest of 2026 will look like. I touch on the emotional & practical things about this pregnancy and my fitness / wellness goals time time around! Tune in!
PREGNANCY FITNESS PROGRAM:
https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming (https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming)
Janelle Ahrens
+ Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist
+ Fat loss specialist
+ Personal trainer
+ Nutritionist for busy women
PHASEmpowerment Website: www.phasempowerment.com (http://www.phasempowerment.com/)
Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/janelle.ahrens/)https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/ (https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/ (https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/)
Juice Plus (my whole foods capsules, also used this as my prenatal): https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en (https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en)
https://www.phasempowerment.com/ (https://www.phasempowerment.com/)
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