Exercise & Endometriosis | Part 1

Are you avoiding exercise because of endometriosis? Are you wanting to exercise more as someone living with chronic inflammation? In today’s video, I am chatting with Courtenay Polock who is an accredited exercise physiologist. Courtenay is passionate about women’s health and has a very strong skill set in exercise prescription for complex women’s health conditions, including endometriosis. We spoke the importance of exercise with endo, how to approach movement as someone with chronic inflammation, strategies to use during an endo flare or to mitigate an endo flare, top tips for moving your body with endometriosis and physical signs your body may be giving you that might indicate a pelvic floor or mobility concern. Connect with Courtenay on Instagram: www.instagram.com/her.exercise.physiology 🔗Book a discovery call with me - https://bitsandeats.practicebetter.io... ✨Join the Endo Thrive Society - https://www.endometriosisdietitian.ca... ✨Endo-Targeted Prenatal Multi - https://www.endometriosisdietitian.ca... In today’s video ⤵️ 00:00 What does an exercise physiologist do? 06:30 Why is movement important with endometriosis? 8:46 Importance of muscle for endo 10:32 Tips for movement when you live with endometriosis 16:15 What is down regulation? Stay tuned for part 2 coming on Friday! 🙌 ✨Watch Next NEW Endometriosis Research Findings - Changing how endo is treated? -    • NEW Endometriosis Research Findings - Chan...   Understanding Endometriosis My Story, Symptoms, Management Options & Top Tips -    • Understanding Endometriosis My Story, Symp...   The Endometriosis Diet, which one is best for you? -    • The Endometriosis Diet, which one is best ...   NEW Endometriosis Diagnosis, where do you start? -    • NEW Endometriosis Diagnosis, where do you ...   ✨Let’s Connect: Instagram:   / endo.fertility.dietitian   Facebook:   / supportive.endo.rd   Website: https://www.endometriosisdietitian.ca/ #endometriosis #pelvicpain #exercise #exercisephysiology