The right program. The right time.
Meeting your body where it’s at and being mindful of the chapter that it’s in. Finding strategies and building a foundation that helps you get back to doing what you love.
About me
Hi there. My name is Emily Chitwood, Owner & Creator of Chitwood’s Core Strength. I have two pre/post-natal certifications: Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.
Pregnancy & postpartum can be a vulnerable chapter. Navigating specific considerations can be overwhelming when there is a pendulum swing regarding pregnancy & postpartum fitness. There is no such thing as a bad exercise. The best exercise is one catered to YOU & your body’s considerations. Leaving your ego & expectations aside while putting your efforts toward preserving & healing your body is a key component. This is an opportunity to connect with your body by learning strategies to help build strength.
Whether you had a vaginal delivery, cesarean, or no delivery, this journey should be made in a way that connects the dots to your core, pelvic health, & long-term fitness goals.
About the program
I developed the 8-week Core Restore Program that was developed with you in mind. In this program, you’ll learn breathing, tension, & positional strategies in a way that is mindful of your pelvic health & pressure demands. You will gain an understanding of when to increase or decrease load, volume, & intensity. This program uses dumbbells, resistance bands, & body weight.
Each week, you will be building capacity through the fundamentals of strength & conditioning. There will be 3-4 workouts per week. The first two weeks will be designated for fundamental rehab movements in order to connect to the core. In weeks 3/4 there will be an increase in volume & load while adding compound & accessory movements. Weeks 5-8 will continue with progressive overload, including compound, accessory, & rehab movements.