In this episode, Christina and Marissa tackle the myths and misconceptions about exercise and nutrition during the first trimester of pregnancy. They discuss the benefits of staying active, the importance of pelvic floor exercises, and why rest and recovery are crucial. They also touch on key nutrients for pregnancy and debunks the "eating for two" myth, while emphasizing the need for a positive mindset and flexibility during this transformative time. 00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Mini Series 02:51 - Debunking Myths and Misconceptions 07:01 - Physical and Emotional Changes in the First Trimester 09:32 - The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy 12:12 - The Importance of Rest and Recovery 15:58 - Connection Breathing and Pelvic Floor Exercises 24:32 - Taking it Slow in Postpartum Exercise 29:04 - Debunking the Eat for Two Myth 33:02 - Key Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy 41:23 - The Benefits of Exercise for Mother and Baby Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepodcast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit

Christina and Marissa discuss their workout split preferences, starting with past body part-focused routines. They compare body part splits, push-pull legs, and full body workouts, ultimately favoring full body workouts for their efficiency and sustainability. They highlight the benefits for beginners and the flexibility to include other activities, recommending full body workouts for most people.

00:00 - Intro

02:26 - Reminiscing about Past Training Styles

06:36 - Transition from Bodybuilding to Full Body Workouts

10:26 - Benefits of Full Body Workouts

13:24 - Intentionality and Focus in Full Body Workouts

17:27 - Hitting All Muscle Groups with Full Body Workouts

21:59 - Full Body Workouts for Beginners

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Christina and Marissa explore cycle syncing, showing how to match workouts with the phases of the menstrual cycle. They talk about how hormones affect energy and performance, the need for good habits first, and the limits of cycle syncing for those on hormonal contraceptives. While helpful, they note it shouldn't be the only focus of a workout routine.

00:00 - Intro

04:22 - Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

08:05 - The Importance of a Strong Foundation of Healthy Habits

18:13 - Limitations of Cycle Syncing for Those on Hormonal Contraceptives

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