INTRODUCTIONS, GETTING STARTED, + YOUR PATH

➡️ INTRODUCTIONS

Hi, I'm AJ, the creator of the Postpartum Breathing Core. I am so excited that you are here! If you are new, please take 2 minutes to introduce yourself. 

Upload a picture and tell us where you are from! How far along postpartum are you? 

How far along postpartum are you?

What are your hobbies?

Here we are getting ready to see Lil' Shop of Horrors off-broadway for my 44th birthday. It was incredible!

➡️ GETTING STARTED

Take the CO2 Tolerance Test pinned right below this welcome post. Jot your score down underneath it. After 4 weeks of daily slow exhales, you should witness an improvement in this score, which is representative of your STRESS TOLERANCE!

➡️ YOUR PATH

Once you finish your getting started 7 FREE VIDEOS sneak peak into the Breathing Core method, explore the POSTPARTUM PROGRAMS + COACHING that I have created for you using my breathing method and the Ab-Ribbon to restore your core after pregnancy. It is my great pleasure to guide you on this postpartum journey ❤️ Warmly, AJ

AJ Fisher, founder The Postpartum Breathing Core

Reading for pleasure!

Here is our pilot study using my breathing technique, Breathography, slow breathing with exercise, in conjunction with calisthenic low intensity movement. Using this technique appears to be an effective method for adding intensity to exercise, decreasing body-fat, improving resting metabolic rate, increasing strength, and decreasing waist circumference. Additionally, SpO2 levels rivaled those of traditional altitude training.

Here is a short, but sweet e-book that I wrote several years ago when developing the Breathography Method and the HYPOXIX Technique.

ENJOY!
AJ

Hi! My resting heart rate is 60. I didn't test right out of bed but will tomorrow a.m. and update if it's different.

Hi all! I'm Stephanie, mom of Serena 2 and Leo 8. I'm from the US but have lived abroad for the last 10 years, first in England and now in Italy. Very excited to be a part of this program, thank you AJ! At over 2 years postpartum I am finally weaning my daughter and really looking forward to focusing on healing my diastasis and pelvic floor. I also look forward to connecting with other moms here too! Ciao x

For those of you who haven't read our pilot study from the first round of research, here it is: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol15/iss5/20/

We FINALLY just got our IRB approval from NYIT, and we will be starting our next study looking at the effects of my hypoventilation technique on

Blood lactate

HRV

heart-rate

blood oxygen (spO2)

what we are aiming to firstly look at is: how does the breathing technique compare to tradition altitude training in terms of continuous Spo2 (we have the software now in the lab to measure this!) vs the self submitted numbers from the pilot study...and also, does slow breathing effect levels of blood lactate at lower intensities of exercise..potentially opening up a conversation for using lower intensity exercise in combination with slow breathing to achieve the benefits of lactate exposure during exercise for those who cannot perform traditional high intensity exercise :-)

We shall see !!
AJ

Hi there! I'm Avra. I am 16 weeks postpartum with my first - a girl named Marlowe who is the best. Pre-pregnancy and during my pregnancy I was very active with things like walking, strength training, and barre. I slowed down a bit with prenatal yoga but continued my strength training until the end which has definitely helped my recovery. I had a c-section as my babe was quite large and I carried her for 41.5 weeks (she was quite happy in there apparently..). Now I am walking, doing breath work, and bringing back strength training in addition to carrying around a 13 pound baby. Excited to be here and continue to strengthen my body to be the best mama I can be!

Hello Postpartum Ladies!

Here is a suggested list of equipment after you get through the first two months of the postpartum program. You might already have an Ab-Ribbon from the First 8 Weeks program, but I have included a link in case you do not.

I am THRILLED to present my newest invention, BANDSQUID, a resistance band system that optimizes the biomechanics, anchoring versatility, and progressive overload, getting your stronger! We will use color code bands in the workouts, so please order your BANDSQUID asap, so when we start using our system in Phase 2, you are ready for action!

BANDSQUID

HEART-RATE STRAP

AB-RIBBON

is 60 beats/min

Hi! My name is Leslie based on NJ. I am two years postpartum after giving birth to 3 children. I’m in my 40s and noticing more lovely aches and pains in my lower back and pelvic imbalance from carrying a toddler around! I think this program is a great way to literally and figuratively work on becoming more grounded and centered by 1) just creating space for ourselves on a daily basis and 2) to connect with my breathe and 3) connect to and strengthen our core… I’m currently studying to become an acupuncturist and I can’t help people if I feel disconnected from my own body….kind of like filling our teacup but making sure the teacup isn’t tipping over to begin with! :) Looking forward to this program and thanks so much!