{"id":10044,"date":"2018-10-30T20:11:48","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T20:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=10044"},"modified":"2018-11-02T20:13:02","modified_gmt":"2018-11-02T20:13:02","slug":"fit-chicks-chat-episode-162-bump-method-interview-nikki-bergen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2018\/10\/fit-chicks-chat-episode-162-bump-method-interview-nikki-bergen\/","title":{"rendered":"FIT CHICKS Chat Episode #162: THE BUMP METHOD &#8211; INTERVIEW WITH NIKKI BERGEN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wVFS0ck-RuY\" width=\"840\" height=\"475\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-10044-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_162.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_162.mp3\">http:\/\/www.members.fitchicksacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FIT_CHICKS_Chat_Episode_162.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common things we hear in this industry for postpartum mama\u2019s is \u201cI want my pre-baby body back\u201d and \u201chow do I get my abs back?\u201d \u00a0All fair questions, but the answers might surprise you. Which is why we are beyond thrilled to have Nikki Bergen, a top trainer, pre and post natal expert and creator of The Belle Method, The Bump Method and The Pink Method join us today to share her tips on postpartum recovery, the top exercises she advises against, and the one thing that might truly be holding you back from a full recovery &#8211;\u00a0 and it is not HIIT or even your nutrition. Listen today for all of Nikkis\u2019 tips and insights on The Bump Method. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CLICK ON THE PLAYER\u00a0 TO LISTEN!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>In this episode, we cover:<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What life was like pre baby and how it has shifted being a new mom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an expert in postpartum recovery methods Nikki shares with us the number one thing you need to get right to get results<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about her ABC method and why it is more important than anything else<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What exercises she doesn\u2019t use in her postpartum recovery classes and why<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why your body will never be your \u201cpre-baby body\u201d and why that is OK<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hear what she thinks about the process of recovery and why it can be frustrating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her number one piece of advice for anyone regardless if they are pregnant, postpartum or even just starting out on their health journey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>About Nikki Bergen<\/h1>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An inspirational trainer and creative educator with a passion for encouraging women to lead happier, healthier lives, Nikki Bergen is one of Canada\u2019s most sought after health and fitness experts. A former professional dancer, Nikki has dedicated her life to creating fitness programs that create choreography from science, each one specially designed to enable women to ditch the guilt and bring balance to their bodies.Nikki\u2019s passion for helping women has driven her to become a renowned Stott Pilates Instructor, a sought after Instructor Trainer, an expert in Pre and Post Natal Fitness, and a compassionate Health Coach. She is also a trained Breast Cancer Rehab Specialist, having graduated from the Pink Ribbon Program in 2011.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A holistic approach to health and relentless desire to inspire women to realize their dreams led Nikki to create three ground-breaking exercise programs designed specifically for women: The Belle Method, The Bump Method, and The Pink Method.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2015, Nikki founded <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elevateretreats.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevate Retreats<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers transformational wellness getaways that combine elements of fitness, nutrition and inspiration for women looking to reconnect with themselves and their fellow sisters.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, Nikki and her team of skilled trainers work with a wide range of clients, from elite athletes and corporate executives, to women coping with cancer, diastasis recti, sciatica and pain related to pregnancy.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nikki loves eyeliner and green smoothies, grew up on Madonna\u2019s Immaculate Collection and The Rolling Stones and can\u2019t wait for her next once-in-a-lifetime adventure. \u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more info on Nikki\u2019s online courses for pregnancy, Postpartum recovery and beyond <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/thebellemethod.com\/video-courses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/thebellemethod.com\/video-courses\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram @thebellemethod &amp; @thebumpmethod<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Killer\u00a0Resources!<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchicksacademy.com\/fnebrochure\">Fitness &amp; Nutrition Expert Program:<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Get certified\u00a0in fitness, nutrition, wellness &amp; business in 12 weeks! <a href=\"http:\/\/fitchicksacademy.com\/fnebrochure\">Click to download our\u00a0 brochure<\/a>. Next program starts March 27 2019.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fitchicksacademy.com\/natural-weight-loss-coach-program\/\"><b>Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Expert<\/b><\/a>: Become a holistic nutrition weight loss expert! Next program starts\u00a0 February 5, 2019. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchicksacademy.com\/holistic-nutrition-weight-loss-expert-program2018\">Download our program brochure now!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><strong>Want to help support the show?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Subscribe to us on <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/fit-chicks-chat\/id1112631196?mt=2\">iTunes<\/a>\u00a0and leave a review. 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