Show Notes
In this episode we meet Lucy Young, the founder of ‘BumpStrong’, a mother of infant twins and a toddler. As a corrective exercise specialist and certified pre and postnatal exercise specialist, Lucy hopes to empower women through their fitness journey. Lucy shares her personal insights of balancing motherhood, fitness, and her physical recovery postpartum. From breastfeeding between reps to overcoming personal challenges, Lucy’s story will truly inspire all.
00:00:00-Podcast preview 00:01:51-Meet Lucy Young 00:05:53-University life and competitive athletics 00:11:51-The turning point and working as an exercise specialist 00:13:06-Pregnancy, motherhood and its expectations as an athlete 00:17:50-The importance of resilience 00:21:26-Lucy’s message and episode conclusion
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