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In this episode of The Candid Fitness, I chat with Calum Wilson who is a recognised specialist in pre and post-natal training. With more than a decade worth of experience guiding women throughout their pregnancy journey and beyond, he is the co-owner of BUMP health in Sydney. A highly respected leader within the industry, Calum is also an educator who has successfully trained over 3,000 personal trainers, teaching his Fitness Australia accredited course “A Comprehensive Guide to Exercising Throughout Pregnancy and Beyond”. In this candid conversation, we discussed the importance of exercise during pregnancy and the role it plays in post-natal recovery. We discussed in detail about the exercise considerations for each trimester and the post-pregnancy recovery process. Some of the discussion topics include: Calum's background in pre & post-natal fitness and his professional journey Importance of exercise during pregnancy Exercise considerations during pregnancy Importance of strengthening pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy Tightness in hips (pubic symphysis) during pregnancy and ways to counter it. Movement patterns (exercises) to avoid during 2nd and 3rd trimester Exercise to perform from 28th week onwards - Transverse Abdominis (TVA) exercises The post-natal recovery process - Normal vs C-Section delivery Abdominal separation post pregnancy - Diastasis Recti If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a 5-star review on iTunes. It helps us build credibility and also helps more listeners reach our podcast. Check out Calum's ebook on Amazon: Pregnancy and Beyond! Check out my online health coaching here: https://abhimanyubhargava.com/one-to-one-online-coaching/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abhimanyu_bhargava/ Find my latest fitness and nutrition articles here: https://abhimanyubhargava.com/blog/ Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only. The views expressed are personal and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support The Candid Fitness by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/candid-fitness