WHAT IS PRE-NATAL PERSONAL TRAINING?
- 1-1 sessions with a pre-natal specialist to help guide you through your pregnancy
WHO CAN DO IT?
- Pre-natal PT is suitable for women in all stages of pregnancy (subject to medical conditions)
- For most women,it is completely safe for mother and baby (and even recommended!) to exercise during pregnancy. However, before starting any training, you will need to check with your doctor/midwife in case of any contraindications to exercise.
DID YOU KNOW…EXERCISING DURING YOUR PREGNANCY CAN…
- Help avoid excess weight gain which can lead to a high-risk pregnancy as well as increasing your unborn child’s risk of adult obesity
- Reduce your risk of gestational diabetes
- Boost your immune system and so reducing the chance of illness, for a safer and happier pregnancy (remember you are unable to take MOST mainstream medication when pregnant!)
- Help reduce and manage unpleasant pre-natal symptoms such as morning sickness and water retention
- Improve your mood, release positive endorphins and reduce depression and anxiety both during and post-pregnancy
- Improve sleep quality and energy levels
- Be more physically comfortable, able and reduce your risk of injury
- Help reduce your likelihood of pregnancy-related medical issues such as lordosis, back pain, pelvic pain, abdominal separation AND help speed up your post-partum recovery
WHY CONSIDER A PERSONAL TRAINER DURING PREGNANCY?
Aside from the numerous benefits we can all get from regular exercise (which still apply if you are pregnant!) Pre-natal training is also beneficial to:
- Prepare your body for the demands of pregnancy & labor (core strength, pelvic floor, pregnancy posture, as well as muscular strength and endurance)
- Get tailored 1-1 exercise sessions with a pre & post-natal specialist ensuring suitable and safe training for you and your bump!
- Get informed about what is going on in your body throughout your pregnancy: Physical changes, hormones, what to expect and when? What does this mean for you? Empower yourself with the knowledge to have your best possible pregnancy
- Understand the do’s and don’ts when it comes to exercise and nutrition during pregnancy
- Help manage weight gain, symptoms & reduce the likelihood of pregnancy-related medical issues
INTERESTED IN STARTING OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Contact Tess at: personaltrainingtess@gmail.com
By phone/message: 07463610016
Mobile, private & studio based pre and post-natal personal training in North London