Expecting and Empowered

I’m currently in the trial period, but this app is so glitchy it is super frustrating. It skips exercises every single time or gets stuck in a loop with one of the circuits. I have to take screenshots or remember what was missed by memory. Force quitting the app doesn’t resolve it either. As for the programming, I appreciate the stretches and core work but the strength training portion which they label “circuit” is not for experienced weightlifters. It does feel like programming for women who take hiit classes a few times a week/ exercise casually (and don’t understand much about (programming) OR are time poor/ hate exercise and want to do it in as little time as possible. Note: Due to the quick circuit nature, I would suggest those who don’t much about exercise science to choose low weights because you will be doing a ton of reps OR, you can do what I did and lift your normal weights and just take 1-1.5 min breaks between sets and pause the program. Overall I do think it is a fair price for the amount of content you get and how PT focused it is for those who can’t spare more than 30-40 mins. The strength part of the program just isn’t really created for experienced lifters/ athletes.

I first started using this for postpartum recovery after my first baby. I did the pregnancy work outs all the way up to 37 weeks with twins! It saved my back and made my c-section recovery so much more manageable. I’m almost done with the postpartum program again and I can not praise this program enough. I tell all my friends entering motherhood about this app. Truly it keeps me motivated and makes it feel like I’m strengthening my body in a safe way!

I started using their app at 8 weeks postpartum for strength training. Their workouts a manageable yet challenging and can be done in about 20 minutes which, as a mom, is fantastic. I love their strength training and that you can listen to your own music while doing them. What sets this apart, in my opinion, from other pregnancy/postpartum workout programs is that they have a whole 12 week program devoted to safely getting you back into running postpartum. Their return to running program was honestly life changing for me. It reignited my love for running and did it in a way where I didn’t feel overwhelmed and most importantly didn’t get any type of injury. I continued on to their running workouts that come after the 12 week program and they’re just as great. I just finished my first half marathon 10 months postpartum thanks to the foundation of strength training I built postpartum with them and then guiding me safely to return to running. I’m done having kids but I don’t see a reason to use any other app for workouts moving forward because they have everything you could need.

I play a contact sport competitively and when I couldn’t do that during pregnancy, this app helped me a ton. I stayed in shape felt strong and good about my body and after I gave birth my recovery went super smooth 10 out of 10.

I honestly didn’t subscribe because it’s not user friendly and had to sign in so many times to subscribe to a plan. If it was more seamless I would have

I cannot say enough good things about this app! I originally heard about it at the beginning of my pregnancy in a YouTube video, and loved the pregnancy workouts. I almost didn’t renew the app for another year because I thought I wouldn’t use it a ton Postpartum, but I was so wrong. After expected C-section, the recovery and strength programs specifically tailored for C-section has given me so much encouragement and empowerment to be connected to my body again. Now that I’ve finished the postpartum program, I’m starting the return to running program and am so excited since I haven’t run since being pregnant and have always struggled with injuries. Everything that the creators and developers do is so thoughtful. Love the podcast and Instagram as well!

I’ve used the app since it was launched (and the guides before) and it’s amazing! If you have a pregnancy or baby, do your mama self a favor and get this app. I just had my 5th kiddo and the postpartum guide is a game changer. As a nurse midwife, I recommend all my mamas do PT and this app if they can to build strength and recover their pelvic floor. Your 70-80 year old self (and bladder) will thank you!!

I loved this app during my pregnancy, wish I had had it for my previous pregnancies. Great workout programs that were easy to add to my day. This was my 4th pregnancy and when I was evaluated by my pelvic floor PT she was so surprised how little diastasis I had postpartum! She said it was the best she has seen for 4 babies! Was less than my previous pregnancies! I attribute this to their program. I have been enjoying their postpartum program as well!

This app has helped me workout safely while pregnant! It helps with stretches and pelvic floor. All you need!

Expecting & Empowered is a wonderful program for any phase of life you are going through, whether it be prenatal or postpartum. I love following the stength workout program knowing it’s safe for the stage of pregnancy I’m currently in! I also look forward to ordering my c-section recovery box and following the c-section program after having our baby boy 💙