107 | Is Your Core Ready to Level Up? 5 Signs You're Progressing Too Fast (Or Not Fast Enough)

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Are you doing postpartum core work but not sure if it's actually working? In this episode, Val breaks down exactly how to know where you are in your core recovery — and whether it's time to progress or time to pump the brakes. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions, still feel weak months (or years) postpartum, or you're not sure if what you're feeling during exercise is normal — this episode is your checklist. In this episode we cover: Why postpartum core training is fundamentally different from regular ab work The "canister" concept — what your core actually is and why all four parts have to work together Why "just listen to your body" fails so many postpartum moms 5 signs you're NOT ready to progress your core training (including the one most moms ignore) 5 signs your core IS ready to level up Why random Instagram exercises aren't a program — and what progressive core training actually looks like Val's personal story: how she went from early postpartum breathing work to lifting weights at 2 months PP — and why she still goes back to basics at almost 3 years postpartum Links mentioned in this episode: 💪🏼 Core Comeback Waitlist — launching July 10 - Get on the waitlist to save before price increases on 7/12 - https://wellnessbyval.com/core Connect with Val: 📱 Instagram: @wellnessbyval_ 🌐 wellnessbyval.com ➡️ Loved this episode? Share it with another mom who needs this info and leave a review—it helps more moms find the podcast! 💬 Got a question for the show?! Leave me a voice message here: SpeakPipe voice note at https://www.speakpipe.com/newsletter for a chance to have your question featured and answered on an episode of the Strong & Nourished Momma Podcast. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or pelvic floor physical therapy advice. If you are experiencing pelvic floor symptoms, please work with a qualified pelvic floor PT.