Firstly, congratulations!
If you are reading this area specifically, then I imagine you are either expecting a baby or have recently brought one into the world.
There is a huge desire for many women to pursue an active lifestyle in pregnancy and beyond, which is one of the most physically challenging phases of a woman's life. The benefits of taking part in activity during pregnancy and into the post-natal period are numerous. Both the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2017) and the American College of Sports Medicine (2017) have a comprehensive list of benefits, some of which you will find below.
Pre-natal benefits:
● Maintains general fitness levels and improves cardiovascular fitness
● Reduces risk of hypertension
● Improves sleep and mood
● Improves posture and can minimise back pain
Post-natal benefits:
● Improves sleep, mood and energy levels
● Relieves stress
● Helps strengthen and tone abdominal muscles and slow bone loss during lactation
● Provides functional fitness for the role of motherhood
How do you exercise safely?
I offer a comprehensive consultation process before starting any exercise programme with you and update and adapt it throughout your pregnancy and beyond. A sound understanding of the biochemical and physiological changes that occur through pregnancy and the post-natal period allow me to plan safe, supportive and effective exercise adaptations tailored to you.
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