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PREGNANCY AND POST-PARTUM PERSONAL TRAINING

You may have many questions regarding exercise during pregnancy (pre-natal) and after childbirth (post-partum).

For years, it was believed that pregnant women were delicate creatures and should limit physical activity to avoid harming themselves or their baby. However, this notion is far from accurate. Thanks to extensive research, we now understand that exercise is actually highly BENEFICIAL for both mothers and their babies. It is recommended that expectant mothers engage in at least 150 minutes of exercise each week. While not all forms of exercise are safe, that's where your qualified Pre and Post Natal Personal Trainers come in!

CAN ANYONE EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY? IS IT SAFE?

If you are having a healthy pregnancy, you can absolutely exercise during this time. Whether you were active before or are just starting now, it's beneficial to begin exercising at any stage of your pregnancy, with earlier being preferable. Starting sooner helps strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, manage your weight for healthy gain, and prepare your body for delivery. Exercising during pregnancy is safe, and when done correctly, it poses no risk to you or your baby.

EXERCISE WITH YOUR FRIEND!

I offer personalized 1-2-1 or 1-2-2 sessions that can be conducted in the comfort of my clients' homes (London only) if they wish to do so. This allows them to feel at ease in their own surroundings with everything they need readily available. Alternatively, sessions can also be held in a gym setting (Vauxhall, London).

By working with up to maximum two clients at a time, I can ensure exercises are performed correctly and safely, and can be adjusted as necessary, for those in different trimesters.

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

  • Prepares your body for childbirth​

  • Alleviates back and pelvic discomfort​

  • Strengthens pelvic floor muscles (enhances bladder control, prevents prolapse, reduces urinary incontinence, and more)​

  • Relieves constipation​

  • Enhances sleep quality​

  • May lower the risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and cesan delivery​

  • Supports healthy weight gain during pregnancy​

  • Boosts overall fitness, heart health, and vascular function​

  • Aids in shedding baby weight after delivery​

  • Significantly reduces the likelihood of your baby developing chronic conditions (such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease) later in life​

  • Promotes faster recovery after childbirth​

  • And much more!

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ARE THERE ANY RISKS? SHOULD I BE WORRIED?

The advantages of exercising during pregnancy greatly surpass the potential risks, although no activity is entirely risk free. Nevertheless, these risks can be reduced by recommending suitable exercises and adhering to necessary precautions and care.

However, exercising is not advised for those with a high-risk pregnancy. A list of contraindications determine if exercising is appropriate for you or if it is safer to refrain from it.

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