In this episode of the Health Movement Podcast, hosts Derek and Tim welcome Sam Koop, a certified personal trainer specializing in pre and postnatal fitness. Sam shares her personal journey into fitness after experiencing postpartum depression and discusses the importance of prenatal training. The conversation covers common myths about exercise during pregnancy, the significance of community support for new mothers, and the benefits of strength training for both mothers and their babies. Sam emphasizes the need to shift focus from scale numbers to strength and overall health, advocating for a proactive approach to fitness and wellness.

It was a real pleasure having Sam on the show with us. Her insights, knowledge, and professionalism were a HUGE addition to the show. We wish he luck in the FMG International competition in Mexico in November. She will be competing in the bikini athletic category. Good luck, Sam!!! We're excited to have you back on afterwards to hear about your experiences and continue the conversation.

If you have any questions or need help with coaching, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can visit our show website at https://healthmovement.us/

For all you mothers and soon-to-be mothers, it would benefit you greatly to reach out to Sam! You can find her on Instagram @fitness_skoops or email her at fitnessskoops@yahoo.com.

Tim @tharrold17 and Derek @derek.josephs can both be found on Instagram as well.

Visit our YouTube channel to watch the video version of this podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@HealthMovementPodcast

As always, thanks for listening!