Return to Running Postpartum Workshop

📅 Thursday, July 17
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM Workshop | 7:30 PM Expert Q&A
📍 Emerge PT – 1962 N. Bissell, Chicago, IL 60614

Just because you’ve been cleared to run doesn’t mean your body is truly ready.
This in-person workshop is designed for anyone who considers themselves a runner and is 2 months to 2 years postpartum. Whether you’re eager to get back out there or unsure where to start, we’ll give you the tools to return with confidence and intention.

What We’ll Cover:

✅ How pregnancy and postpartum change your body, and your stride
✅ What needs to happen before you start running again
✅ Red flags like leaking, heaviness, doming, or breath-holding
✅ A proven return-to-run framework
✅ Key strength and coordination drills to support running
✅ Running form tips and how to warm up properly
✅ Guidance for stroller running and gear that actually helps
✅ Open Q&A with all experts

What You’ll Walk Away With:

✔️ A clear understanding of your body’s current readiness
✔️ Personalized feedback from self-assessments you can continue using
✔️ A practical warm-up + strength routine to support safe return
✔️ A sample run/walk progression to build back gradually
✔️ Strategies for recognizing and responding to symptoms
✔️ Confidence in knowing how to move forward, safely and effectively

Led By:

👟 Liz Cuttica – Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Specialist
🧠 Dr. Nicole Wodka – Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, DPT
🏃‍♀️ Dr. Abbie Magnefrida – Orthopedic Physical Therapist, DPT

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancel by Wednesday, July 10 at 5:30 PM for a full refund (minus any processing fees).

• Cancel between July 10 at 5:30 PM and Sunday, July 14 at 5:30 PM for a 50% refund.

• Cancellations made after Sunday, July 14 at 5:30 PM are non-refundable.

If you're unable to attend due to illness or emergency, please reach out—we’ll do our best to offer a credit toward a future workshop or private session, valid for 90 days from the original workshop date.

Spots are limited to ensure a personalized experience. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with our cancellation policy.

This class is designed specifically for any postpartum women looking to rebuild strength, improve mobility, and safely reconnect with their core and pelvic floor. The workouts will be full body with a focus on strengthening deep core muscles, enhancing stability, and ensuring pelvic floor safety with every movement. Expect guided exercises that support your postpartum recovery while providing a space to connect with other moms on a similar journey. Whether you're newly postpartum or further along, this class offers a supportive and empowering environment to help you feel strong and confident in your body again

The first half of class will take place on your mat with baby nearby, focusing on core activation and controlled strength work. In the second half, you’ll have the option to wear your baby for standing movements.

We understand that babies can be unpredictable, feel free to feed, soothe, or tend to your little one as needed. This is your time to move, feel strong, and connect with other moms in a supportive, baby-friendly environment.

Recommended for: Any postpartum woman looking to regain strength, restore core function, and build confidence in movement. Moms of non-mobile babies are welcome.

Barre by Liz Cuttica is a breath-led, beat-driven class that blends the sculpting power of traditional barre with smart, functional movement, and no barre required. Created by Liz Cuttica, this method draws on over a decade of barre teaching experience and years of collaboration with pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapists. The result is a class designed to build deep strength through alignment, breath, rhythm, and control.

You’ll move with the music, guided by intentional breath cues that support your core and pelvic floor. This makes the class safe and effective for pregnancy, postpartum, and any season of life. There’s no tucking, clenching, or holding your breath, just low-impact movement that builds real, lasting strength.

Whether you are returning to exercise, navigating a new chapter, or simply want to move better and feel stronger, Barre by Liz Cuttica will meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.

This class is designed specifically for any postpartum women looking to rebuild strength, improve mobility, and safely reconnect with their core and pelvic floor. The workouts will be full body with a focus on strengthening deep core muscles, enhancing stability, and ensuring pelvic floor safety with every movement. Expect guided exercises that support your postpartum recovery while providing a space to connect with other moms on a similar journey. Whether you're newly postpartum or further along, this class offers a supportive and empowering environment to help you feel strong and confident in your body again

The first half of class will take place on your mat with baby nearby, focusing on core activation and controlled strength work. In the second half, you’ll have the option to wear your baby for standing movements.

We understand that babies can be unpredictable, feel free to feed, soothe, or tend to your little one as needed. This is your time to move, feel strong, and connect with other moms in a supportive, baby-friendly environment.

Recommended for: Any postpartum woman looking to regain strength, restore core function, and build confidence in movement. Moms of non-mobile babies are welcome.

This class is designed specifically for any postpartum women looking to rebuild strength, improve mobility, and safely reconnect with their core and pelvic floor. The workouts will be full body with a focus on strengthening deep core muscles, enhancing stability, and ensuring pelvic floor safety with every movement. Expect guided exercises that support your postpartum recovery while providing a space to connect with other moms on a similar journey. Whether you're newly postpartum or further along, this class offers a supportive and empowering environment to help you feel strong and confident in your body again

The first half of class will take place on your mat with baby nearby, focusing on core activation and controlled strength work. In the second half, you’ll have the option to wear your baby for standing movements.

We understand that babies can be unpredictable, feel free to feed, soothe, or tend to your little one as needed. This is your time to move, feel strong, and connect with other moms in a supportive, baby-friendly environment.

Recommended for: Any postpartum woman looking to regain strength, restore core function, and build confidence in movement. Moms of non-mobile babies are welcome.

Barre by Liz Cuttica is a breath-led, beat-driven class that blends the sculpting power of traditional barre with smart, functional movement, and no barre required. Created by Liz Cuttica, this method draws on over a decade of barre teaching experience and years of collaboration with pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapists. The result is a class designed to build deep strength through alignment, breath, rhythm, and control.

You’ll move with the music, guided by intentional breath cues that support your core and pelvic floor. This makes the class safe and effective for pregnancy, postpartum, and any season of life. There’s no tucking, clenching, or holding your breath, just low-impact movement that builds real, lasting strength.

Whether you are returning to exercise, navigating a new chapter, or simply want to move better and feel stronger, Barre by Liz Cuttica will meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.