#168: Training your core and diastasis recti with Dr. Elizabeth Knoble

Shannon interviews her pelvic floor PT, Dr. Elizabeth Knoble about how to train your core during pregnancy and beyond. 0:00: Introduction to Dr. Elizabeth Knoble, PT, DPT 1:50: Abdominal separation vs. diastasis recti 10:02: Should you load your abdominals during pregnancy?  15:35: Can strengthening the rectus abdominis reduce diastasis recti? 17:28: What is coning and does it make diastasis worse? 22:15: Is deep core stability better than crunches? 27:05: How to properly engage the deep core  Work with Elizabeth at Lady Bird PT in Austin, TX 14-day free Evlo trial Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram Follow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com