How I can help you!

Being a Mum of a young daughter myself, I understand the challenges that are faced when trying to fit exercise in during pregnancy and post labour, but I also know how important it is and the huge boost you get when taking part in regular exercise.  It is recommended that pregnant women get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week (this does vary dependent on activity levels before pregnancy) and the benefits are amazing!  I am qualified in Adapting Exercise for Ante & Post Natal Participants and understand how exercise should be adapted as your pregnancy progresses and then into post-natal.  I will put together a bespoke programme to train you safely and comfortably throughout your pregnancy, to include exercises you can do on your own.   You can come and train at my private home gym in Midgham, West Berkshire (bring your baby with you!) or I can come to you at home

 
 
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The benefits of exercise during pregnancy

  • Alleviates many pregnancy symptoms e.g. back ache, varicose veins

  • Enhanced self-esteem and positivity

  • More oxygen rich blood via the placenta

  • Increased endurance levels for labour

  • May help decrease the time in active labour

  • Increased ability to cope with labour anxiety & pain

  • Faster recovery from labour

  • Better posture / reduced back pain

  • Improved sleep patterns

  • Less likely to suffer stress incontinence and prolapse

  • Promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy

  • Reduce risk of gestational diabetes

  • Increased energy levels

 
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Benefits of exercise post labour

  • Can significantly help with the treatment/recovery of post-natal depression

  • Improved recovery from labour

  • Can provide a social support network and help reduce feelings of isolation

  • Can be of benefit to establishing long-term healthy family habits

  • Feel good factor – endorphins

  • Promotes healing

  • Quicker return to pre-pregnancy weight, stamina, strength and flexibility

  • Helps strengthen and tone abdominal muscles

  • Helps relieve stress

 
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Safe exercise

During pregnancy, exercise can relieve a woman’s discomfort and help improve her overall health. Studies show that proper gestational exercise can lower stress levels, reduce fatigue, and even build strength for delivery. However, a pregnant woman should take care to exercise safely and gently. Experts recommend low impact aerobic activity and the avoidance of exercise that may cause falling or any kind of trauma to the abdominal area. Later in their pregnancies, women may also want to avoid exercise that requires great efforts at coordination or balance.

For the most part, women who exercised prior to getting pregnant can continue exercising at more moderate levels. As pregnancy advances, an expectant mother should monitor her comfort level and reduce the intensity of her routine as appropriate. Medical professionals typically recommend a routine of at least 30 minutes per day if possible, but all pregnant women should consult their health care providers regarding their exercise plans