Pre & post natal exercise

Pregnancy should not be seen as a time for confinement and restricted activity.

Pregnant women, with uncomplicated pregnancies, should be encouraged to engage in exercise and general physical activity.

Pre and Post Natal Exercise

Just because you fall pregnant does not mean that you can’t keep up your exercise regime. In fact exercise can have a powerful and positive contribution to pregnancy when applied correctly:

• Increased circulation (decreasing the risk of varicose veins, stretch marks, leg cramps, swelling)
• Improve muscular balance (relieving backache and general muscle and joint soreness as a result of postural changes)
• Ease gastrointestinal discomfort such as constipation
• Reduced maternal weight gain and fat accumulation
• Reduction in pain during labour
• Easier, shorter and less complicated labour
• Improved self-image and confidence
• Less insomnia, anxiety and depression
• Babies tend to be easier to care for and generally more alert

Contact Flab2ab to discuss what pre and post natal exercises would be suitable and safe for you.
You can also download our PDF for more information.

Links & Friends

• Register of Exercise Professionals
• The Windsor Club
• The Marlow Striders
• England Athletes Organisation
• Boxercise

Qualifications & Courses

• REPS Level 3 Qualified Advanced Fitness Instructor - Personal Trainer, Special Population, Weight Management.
• Diploma in Personal Training & Sports Massage Therapy
• BSc Sociology (Hons)
• BTEC (National Diploma) Health Studies
• Emergency First Aid Course
• BOSU Balance Training Foundation Course (for personal training & group fitness)
• Registered Boxercise & Kickboxercise Instructor
• Certificate in Exercise Prescription for Pre and Post Natal Clients