Studio Bloom

I am NOT a fan of working out and very easily get discouraged when I finally give it a try. That being said, I knew how important training for my birth was and I turned to the Bloom Method to help me learn about my changing body. I admit I didn't do many of the actual cardio-type workouts, but the foundational principles of how to functionally move and support my body were so so so helpful. Belly-pumping throughout the day was a simple way for me to keep checking in on my core and I could really feel the difference. The concepts taught not only helped me go about my daily activities safely while pregnant, but they absolutely prepared me for my daughter's unmedicated birth. I better knew how to breathe (diaphragmatically) and was in touch with the muscles needed in my core to deliver my baby. I also enjoyed the stretching videos on days I didn't feel like working out, yet needed some movement to relax my body. Their coaches' approach with gentle guidance and encouragement to listen to your own body and what it needs at that time is SO refreshing, and it really does allow me to stick with exercises I would otherwise give up on in other programs. I do have a goal to get back into exercising regularly and utilize the growing library of workouts they have available through their app/website. I really do recommend the Bloom Method and Studio Bloom to all my pregnant and mom friends. Thanks for being a wonderful resource!

I looked at a few pregnancy safe workout apps before choosing this one. The free trial definitely sold me. I love that the focus of each video is on your breath and pelvic floor, no matter if the class is stretching or HIIT. The birth prep classes are by far my favorite. They focus on the same muscle group and burn out that muscle so that you mentally reach your edge, simulating what you’ll feel in labor. You then get to practice how you mentally and physically respond to this so you can go into labor knowing what works for you and what doesn’t. This has made me feel more confident about my birth. With COVID19 and not being allowed more than your partner in the room, I’m focusing on being more self-reliant and this is a huge part of that. Im a very active person - I run, hike, and do workout videos multiple times a week - and these classes always feel like a good workout. I also like that the strength and express classes are shorter so I usually do a few videos in a row but it’s also very convenient for those days you only have a few minutes. I’m also looking forward to using this same app pp. Highly recommend for any mama! The only downside I’ve found is that if I try to use the app on Roku the sound and video don’t match up but I’ve had no problems on my phone.

I am 26 weeks pregnant with my first baby and have been doing The Bloom Method for the past 8 weeks. I LOVE the program and recommend it to all pregnant mama’s! I was not very active during my 1st trimester as I felt lethargic; however, in my second trimester, I had a boost of energy and wanted to get back to my fitness routine. Rather than continuing with my barre classes and cardio classes (spinning and running), I wanted to follow a program that focused on prenatal fitness. That’s when I stumbled across The Bloom Method vía Instagram. I truly believe my core is stronger than ever and have also gained a great deal of stamina and endurance. The program is also helping me focus on pelvic floor strengthening and lengthening. I know many programs will promise to help you during labor, but in comparison to those other programs (which I have done on rare occasion), The Bloom Method will guide you through breathing techniques and core and pelvic floor activation. The other programs just count you through the exercise. I cannot give my post natal testimonial since this is my first baby; however, rest assured that I plan to follow The Bloom Method after my baby has arrived. In doing so, I strongly believe that I can become mamaSTRONG!

I can’t say enough great things about the Bloom Method and the team! Studio Bloom has been truly life changing for me. After having my first baby, I had some pelvic floor issues and found the Bloom Method via Instagram. The content was so helpful and educational so when Studio Bloom was created, I signed up as a founding member and have been singing their praises ex bee since. There is such a lack of education in the perinatal fitness world and Studio Bloom helps to fill the gap. The foundation videos are a bit slow and can be frustrating for a bit, after all it is learning/retraining your core & breath to fire correctly and efficiently pre and postnatally. However, the workouts are challenging and well-cued. The method can be applied to other training styles as well so if yo are more advanced, you can easily up your level and take the foundational methods into other training modes. I don’t love the app though, it isn’t as user friendly as I would like as far as searching videos goes especially, so I mostly use my laptop to access videos.

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I’m a bit disappointed in this app. While there are quite a few educational videos, workouts, resources, etc, I’ve spent too much time trying to figure out how to use it effectively. I’ve been so frustrated listening to so many simple videos that are pretty much a joke when it comes to actually getting a workout in. As for content, I have 2 main gripes: Brook never stops freaking talking. It’s so annoying. After you watch about 5 min of any instructional video on the various core stability methods they use, you want to rip your hair out bc she just painfully draws out her explanations. And this continues into some of the other videos. Second: if you’re an athlete, the workouts may be disappointing. Many are very easy and feel like a waste of time. While there are some that you’ll feel the burn in muscles, it’s a poor way to actually build strength. High rep, low load builds endurance, not strength if you have a foundation! For those of use well versed in proper strength training, this just feels like another fluffy prenatal workout that isn’t going to help much when it comes to athletic goals. Great for people who don’t normally strength train or are not educated on proper core/pelvic floor activation, but disappointing to me.