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Podcast: Pelvic Floor, Core & More | Healing Beyond Kegels: Core Rehab, Prenatal Fitness, Birth Prep, Postpartum Recovery, Nervous System Regulation, and Holistic Self-Care for Moms
Episode: 173- Strong Is Not Tight // Why True Core Strength Feels Different
Description: If your core feels tight all the time… that’s not strength.
If you’re constantly sucking in your stomach, clenching your abs, gripping your glutes, or holding your pelvic floor “just in case” — this episode is for you.
So many women have been taught that strength means tension.
Brace harder. Squeeze more. Engage constantly. Never relax.
But what if that gripping is actually the reason you still feel weak… leak when you run… or experience pelvic pain?
In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between true core strength and chron...