Unique Considerations for the Female Barbell Athlete
Learn how to optimize the management of your female clients, from pregnancy, to postpartum and beyond
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9.0 CCUs by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy (recognized in many additional states. See FAQ section)
0.9 category C NSCA CEUs
0.9 NASM CEUs
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Overview
About Your Instructor
Dr. Sophia Veiras
PT, DPT, BRM
Hi, I'm Sophia, creator of Unique Considerations for the Female Barbell Athlete.
My passion for supporting female athletes began in high school as the only girl on my varsity wrestling team. That experience sparked a lifelong commitment to helping women navigate training in spaces that have traditionally been designed around male athletes.
Today, only 1 in 4 women meet the World Health Organization's strength training recommendations.
While the principles of strength training apply to everyone, women face unique considerations related to the menstrual cycle, pelvic health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause that are often overlooked in both fitness and healthcare education.
As fitness and rehab professionals, you have a powerful opportunity to help close that gap. In this course, you'll learn an evidence-based framework for coaching and supporting female barbell athletes through every stage of life.
From periods and pelvic health to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, you'll leave with practical strategies you can immediately apply with confidence.
About the Course
88 Videos
Totaling 9 hrs of content. Watch at your own pace. Start and stop whenever you want.
Watch on any device
With an easy user interface for mobile, desktop, or tablet. Lifetime access.
Follow Along PDF Guide
To help solidify the concept and enhance your understanding
Earn a certificate of completion
Pass 6, 5 question multiple choice quizzes and get CEUs.
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What We Cover
Course Modules
MODULE 1 (105 MIN)
Strength Training 101: From Sex Hormones to Strength Development
Hormones play an important role in how the body responds and adapts to strength training. In this module, you'll learn the biological basis behind sex differences, how strength adaptations occur, and how these concepts influence exercise prescription. We'll also cover the fundamental movement patterns and introduce the 4-Step Framework for Training with Pain that serves as the foundation for the rest of the course.
MODULE 2 (50 MIN)
Pelvic Anatomy & Function: Foundations of Pelvic Health
The pelvic floor plays an important role in breathing, pressure management, bladder control, and exercise performance. Yet many fitness and rehab professionals receive little formal education on these topics. In this module, you'll learn the anatomy and function of the female pelvis, pelvic floor, and bladder, along with the role these structures play in pressure management during strength training and everyday activities.
MODULE 3 (90 MIN)
Urinary Incontinence: Practical Applications of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Urinary incontinence during lifting is common, but it doesn't mean strength training is harmful or that someone should stop lifting. Unfortunately, many athletes receive oversimplified advice that fails to address the bigger picture. In this module, you'll learn the relationship between intra-abdominal pressure, the pelvic floor, and strength training. We'll also cover common misconceptions surrounding incontinence and provide a practical, biopsychosocial framework for helping athletes train with confidence.
MODULE 4 (100 MIN)
Pregnancy: What to Expect in Training When You’re Expecting
Pregnancy does not mean strength training has to stop. In fact, appropriately dosed exercise can provide significant physical and psychological benefits throughout pregnancy. In this module, you'll learn how pregnancy influences exercise tolerance across each trimester and how to adapt training accordingly. We'll also cover common pregnancy-related complaints, practical exercise modifications, and key red flags that warrant referral to a healthcare professional.
MODULE 5 (125 MIN)
From Postpartum to PR's: Navigating the New Normal of Motherhood
The postpartum period brings significant physical, hormonal, and lifestyle changes that can influence recovery, exercise tolerance, and return to training. Navigating these changes requires more than simply returning to a pre-pregnancy program. In this module, you'll learn how to identify and work through common barriers to physical activity in the postpartum period while respecting the unique physiological demands of recovery. You'll leave with practical strategies to help postpartum athletes safely and confidently return to strength training.
MODULE 6 (70 MIN)
Training Across the Lifespan: From Menarche to Menopause
Hormonal influences on training don't begin or end with pregnancy. Female athletes have unique considerations across the lifespan, from adolescence through menopause and beyond. In this module, you'll learn how hormonal changes can influence strength development, recovery, and exercise prescription in both youth and masters female athletes. We'll finish with practical case studies that show you how to apply these concepts in real-world training scenarios.
What Others are Saying
Trusted By Coaches and Clinicians Worldwide
Zach Snyder, NASM-PES
"I work with a lot of women as a personal trainer and never had a resource to really help me understand their unique needs, until now. I now feel much more comfortable and confident as a coach."
Jessica Shiyomura, PT, DPT
"I didn't realize that PT school left out so much about working with pregnant athletes from my education and I'm so thankful to have Barbell Rehab filling in those gaps."
Course Bonuses
Turn what you learn into action with support and ready-to-use resources
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Join the Barbell Rehab Academy
When you enroll, you’ll get access to our private Barbell Rehab Academy Facebook group, where you can connect with other course participants, ask questions, and continue learning beyond the course.
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The Barbell Rehab Bladder Diary
How do you respond when a client says:
- "I just peed myself during a lift."
- "I went to the bathroom first and still leaked."
- "I've had three children. Heavy lifting isn't an option."
- "I've been doing Kegels, but they're not working."
- "I just wear a pad and deal with it."
These conversations can feel intimidating, but they don't have to be. In this bonus PDF, you'll learn how to identify common bladder habits that may contribute to urinary incontinence and how to address them using a simple, practical framework. Sometimes the lowest-hanging fruit creates the biggest change, and this tool helps you find it.
BONUS ACCESS
Sample Postpartum Abdominal Exercise Progression
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 births in the United States occur via Cesarean section?
For many postpartum clients, especially those recovering from a C-section, abdominal bracing and traditional core exercises can feel intimidating or be too much too soon.
As fitness and rehab professionals, it's important to meet these clients where they are while helping them rebuild strength and confidence.
In this exclusive course bonus, you'll get a simple postpartum abdominal exercise progression designed to help clients safely return to strength training, from early-stage core exercises to more demanding movements.
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