Exercise and Pregnancy
Pregnant and new mums have different needs and requirements to the non-pregnant client, this inturn requires exercises be modified or in some cases put on hold until mum is ready to resume her pre-pregnant exercise programme.
Exercising during pregnancy is a great way to help you cope with the traumas ahead and enjoy your pregnancy.
Through a correctly prescribed exercise programme there are many benefits of exercise during Pregnancy including
Improved posture and body awareness
Controlled weight gain
Reduced risk of Varicose Veins
Reduced risk of Lower Back Pain
3% less body fat
Easier, shorter and less complicated labour
Greater effect on fat retention (more likely to return to pre-pregnancy shape quicker)
Reduced risk of stress incontinence post partum
Post Natal Exercise
Exercise can begin as soon as mum feels ready. Of course not in the gym lifting weights or running on a treadmill, but the exercise that is most important to any new mum, the pelvic floor, especially the anterior muscle(front). Not only will contracting the pelvic floor help with the healing process but will help with everyday life.
It is reccomended that any exercise in the gym, as a class, with a Personal Trainer or unsupervised should not happen untill six weeks post-natal with your GPs approval.
If you are expecting or are post-natal, always make sure your Personal Trainer has the correct qualifications.
Kevin has successfully completed the YMCA Exercise and Pregnancy qualification, Post-Natal Assessment and Exercise Prescription with Burrell Education