Return to Running Program

Have you had a baby and want to get back to running without pain or leaking urine?

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The Return to Running Program will help you recover after childbirth and get back to an active lifestyle. You can begin the program anytime following childbirth - as early as the first week postpartum.

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What's included?

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• Initial assessment to determine your baseline and individual needs

• Weekly sessions with emphasis on postpartum-specific exercise instruction

• Detailed home exercise program complete with videos, pictures, and written instructions

• Follow-up assessments to determine readiness to run

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Program Phases

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Phase I:

RECONNECT TO YOUR CORE

Diaphragmatic breathing

Pelvic floor and deep core strengthening basics

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Phase II: 

PROGRESSIVE STRENGTHENING

Progressive core and hip strengthening

Progressive full body functional strengthening

Education on other forms of cardio prior to readiness to run

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Phase III:

RUNNING PHASE

Introduction of running with gradual progression in time and intensity

Running analysis with education on proper form

Continued functional strengthening with focus on injury prevention

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