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I have a great interest in training
women who are pregnant or recovering from birth - many
of my friends and sisters are at that stage in their
lives. I have really enjoyed helping and providing safe,
effective programs that focus on maintaining the health
of the mother and foetus throughout the pregnancy, and
then to gradually progress the mother back to full
recovery after delivery.
Five years ago when I did my
Personal Training Course, “Pre and Post Natal Exercise”
was a compulsory part of my studies. In April 2009, I
completed another Pre and Post Natal course to further
my knowledge and skills for ‘pre and post natal’
exercise. I have now successfully trained over 15 women
during their pregnancy and many more through their ‘post
natal’ stage.
It is important to get your body healthy
and strong for conception, for a smooth and easy
pregnancy, and then to prepare for a good, strong
recovery after delivery.
The most common questions asked by women are:
If I am trying to get pregnant, is it safe and a good
idea to exercise?
I am pregnant. Can I start a new exercise program?
How long do I have to wait until I can exercise after
having the baby?
How long will it take to get my ‘pre baby body’ back?
Most pregnant women want to know what you are allowed to
do while pregnant. This is a very good question and it
is very important to follow the guidelines. As with any
normal exercise program, everyone is different and has
specific do’s and don'ts depending on injury, pain or
condition. This is even more important with pregnancy
and post delivery as a woman’s body is put through great
stress and many have difficulties along the way.
Exercise during your pregnancy has stages (just like
pregnancy). The program changes as the baby is growing
and advancing through the trimesters. It is very
important to adjust the program to the stages of
pregnancy. Fitness levels vary for every pregnant woman
which will affect the workload. The exercises focus on
managing posture and structural variances to prevent any
muscular and/or skeletal pain throughout pregnancy.
If you would like to know more and want to make sure you
have a great pregnancy, you should call 0417 550 300!
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