<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Carman Gym]]></title><description><![CDATA[Private, personalized training in Meridian, Idaho. Build strength, confidence, and lasting results. You're stronger than you think! ]]></description><link>https://www.carmangym.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:54:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.carmangym.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When Can You Start Exercising After Having a Baby? A Trainer's Guide to Returning to Strength Training ]]></title><description><![CDATA[After having a baby, you may be wondering "When can I start working out again?" This answer depends on recovery, delivery type, and how your body feels. Generally, with vaginal birth you can begin gental movement after medical clearance (around 6 weeks). With a C-section, recovery may take longer before you can return to structured exercise. If we think about recovery in different phases, I would recommend a return to movement like this: Phase 1: Early Recovery (weeks 0-6) Focus on breathing...]]></description><link>https://www.carmangym.com/post/when-can-you-start-exercising-after-having-a-baby-a-trainer-s-guide-to-returning-to-strength-traini</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b0e9513a296a88e1ef73cc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:53:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jessica Carman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is It Safe to Lift Weights During Pregnancy? A Trimester-by-Trimester Training Guide ]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may hear conflicting information about exercising while pregnant, but here's the truth - women who are actively exercizing during pregnancy have a more comfortable pregnancy, shorter labor, and a reduced need for medical interventions. This guide explains how to modify workouts throughout each trimester. Before we get into it, let's talk about some more benefits of weight training during pregnancy. In the first trimester some benefits include improved posture, maintaining bone density,...]]></description><link>https://www.carmangym.com/post/is-it-safe-to-lift-weights-during-pregnancy-a-trimester-by-trimester-training-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b0da5c4b8043385bd47edf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jessica Carman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>