PREGNANCY AND POST-PARTUM PERSONAL TRAINING

You might be asking many questions when it comes to pregnancy (pre-natal) or post-partum exercise.

For many years it was thought that expecting mums are some sort of fragile creatures uncapable of any physical activity and it was best to move minimally not to harm themselves or their baby. These beliefs could not be further away from the truth and thankfully, a lot of research has been made in this area so now we know that exercising is, on the contrary, extremely BENEFICIAL for the mum and the baby. It is recommended that expecting mums spend at least 150 minutes a week performing some kind of exercise. Not all types of exercise are safe, however, but that's what your qualified Pre and Post Natal Personal Trainers are here for!

CAN ANYONE EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY? IS IT SAFE?

As long as you are having a healthy pregnancy, yes, you can exercise during pregnancy. Whether you were a gym goer before you fell pregnant or not; you can start exercising at any point in pregnancy but of course, the sooner the better and some adjustments might be necessary. The sooner you start, the sooner you start strengthening those pelvic floor muscles, the sooner you start controlling your weight to ensure healthy weight gain during pregnancy, the sooner you start preparing your body for delivery. It is safe to exercise during pregnancy and as long as you do things right, it will not harm you or your baby.

EXERCISE WITH YOUR FRIEND!

I provide my clients with 1-2-1 or 1-2-2 sessions which can take part in their own home (London only), should they wish so. They feel comfortable in their own environment and have everything they need at hand. If preferred, my sessions can also take place in a gym environment (Vauxhall, London).

Overlooking up to two clients enables me to ensure that the exercises are executed correctly and safely, that they can be adopted as needed, especially if they are in different trimesters.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISING DURING PREGNANCY AND POST-PARTUM?

Prepares your body for delivery
Reduces back and pelvic pain
Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles (promotes bladder control, prevents prolapse, prevents urinary incontinence, and more)
Eases constipation
Improves sleep
May decrease your risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and caesarean birth
Promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy
Improves your overall fitness, heart health and blood vessels
Helps you to lose the baby weight after your baby is born
Significantly decreases your baby’s chances of developing chronic diseases (like obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease) later on in life
Quicker recovery post-partum

and many more!

ARE THERE ANY RISKS? SHOULD I BE WORRIED?

The benefits significantly outweigh the risks when it comes to exercising in pregnancy but nothing is ever risk free. However, the risks can be mitigated by prescribing appropriate exercises and using recommended precautions and care.

It is NOT, however, recommended to exercise if you are having a high risk pregnancy. There is a list of contraindications which will dictate whether you are suitable for exercising in pregnancy or whether it is safer for you not to.