Frequently Asked Questions

Always start Frank postpartum content at week 1 no matter how long ago you had your baby. The content is curated to be progressive which will set you up for success. It starts slow, but not for long ;)

Week 1 = Week 1 on Frank

Sadly, we can’t on the same device. Due to music laws, if you want to listen to a playlist while working out, you need to play it off your screen share or your computer. I’m sorry, I also hate this fact.

Frank really despises bounce back culture and sincerely believes that you are the best judge of when you should start exploring movement again and how. While it’s very important to give you body and tissues time to heal, there are still many gentle stretch, breath works, and light engagement options you may feel drawn to doing prior to that 6 weeks clearance mark.

The Frank postpartum section is intended to be started whenever you feel ready.

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Absolutely. Incontinence is unfortunately very common during and after pregnancy but should not be something you settle for! Frank’s postnatal workouts prioritize pelvic floor range of motion to ensure we’re addressing any weakness AND tightness that may be contributing to the leaks. Make sure to see your local PFPT for a proper hands on assessment or schedule an online consultation with Rachelle.

YES ! The reality is a lot of sh*t can happen during childbirth that our society isn’t frank about. Regardless if you have a vaginal or C-section delivery, birth takes a significant toll on your body and should absolutely be rehabbed as if it were any other major injury or surgery. Understanding what’s to come, having realistic expectations on how things might feel, knowing how your own pelvic floor works can make a HUGE difference in how things feel and recover early on.

Honestly, instagram is an amazing place for movement ideas and information - sometimes. What may be lacking however is the how, why, what if and is this actually appropriate for me.

Frank’s strength programs are based on what the science says we should be prioritizing postnatal as well as years of experience treating and training pregnant and postpartum people.

The workouts (especially early on) are slow and mindful on purpose to really give you and a brain a chance to start reconnecting within the range that feels right in your body. Most importantly, Frank’s education section is the cherry on top. The more you understand the how and why, the more likely you are to do it and feel good doing so!

Whenever you feel ready to move your body is the right time to start. By prioritizing education, Frank empowers you with an understanding of where your limits are and why. It is absolutely normal for people to still be leaking or feeling heaviness in their pelvic floor at 6 weeks postpartum. Gentle pelvic floor, core work and mobility is technically exactly what your body needs however it’s important to know your limits and slowly progress from there.

Introducing exercise can challenge and fatigue your pelvic floor muscles which might cause a brief increase in symptoms however none of that should persist beyond 24-48 hours and should become more seldom over time. If you have any concerns at al go check out what’s going on with a pelvic floor physiotherapist.

I (Rachelle) have been working with pre and postnatal people as a physiotherapist and trainer for many years. I’ve helped create and run postnatal fitness classes and can confidently say it can make SUCH A DIFFERENCE. Also, if something isn’t working for you… let us know and we’ll troubleshoot or add in whatever is missing. The most important thing is that you feel good and feel like you have a fun/safe/cute/supportive place to continue spending time with yourself.

For the most part, unless it’s a quick snack workout Frank’s gotchu covered from mobility, core, strength to cool down. If you’re popping in for a quick bite size snacks remember that your first round can be a warm up and you can move a bit more intensely during the other two.

No matter how many babies you’ve had, if you’re new to the world of pelvic floor and/or feel like maybe you didn’t rehab from your pregnancies as well as you’d wished Frank can be a great place to start. Frank offers fundamental strength and an understanding of your own body that is appropriate for anyone with a body and a pelvic floor. Bonus if either of those are going through a lot of change.