POST natal fitness
Post natal fitness
Post-Partum fitness is about rebuilding strength, boosting energy and feeling good in your body again.
IT CAN BE DONE WITH THE FITNESS ONE!
Having been through pregnancy myself and struggling with low energy, little strength and not feeling myself, I know exactly what you are going through and how exhausting it can be.
I will work with you to develop healthy eating habits, strengthen your core and rebuild stability, improve energy levels and mood and will create an exercise program that suits you and your baby’s routine. I will ensure you are exercising at the correct pace that suits your level of fitness and where you are at in life, whether you are breast feeding, or don’t have enough time, or are not getting enough sleep. And always in a supportive, judgement-free zone.
RING NOW to discuss your goals.
Do your pelvic floor exercises every day.
Wait at least 6 weeks post birth (normal delivery) before doing any weights or high impact cardio unless given the ok by a pelvic floor specialist.
Ensure you get clearance from your midwife, doctor or a pelvic floor specialist before you embark on an exercise program
Start exercising light-moderate and slowly increase the intensity as you get stronger and fitter.
Do not diet while you are breast feeding, your baby needs you to have enough calories to produce milk.
Cutting calories while breast feeding promotes the body to think its starving, which slows down the metabolism.
If you are exercising often, make sure you increase your calories, otherwise your milk production will be affected.
Listen to your body and the hunger cues, eat small snacks often.
Try to do cardio or weight training straight after feeding baby when your breasts are empty, as this is when you will feel most comfortable.
Make sure you have plenty to drink, keep your fluids up, especially water.
Listen to your body, if you are exhausted don’t train too hard or have a rest day.
PRE natal fitness
PRE natal fitness
Moderate exercise is recommended for most pregnant woman throughout their pregnancy.
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy include:
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Being able to cope better with labor by being physically stronger and fitter.
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Being more in control of your weight by not putting on too much or not enough.
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Strengthening pelvic floor muscles, which is very important during and after pregnancy, not having strong pelvic floor muscles can lead to trouble with the delivery and also incontinence after pregnancy.
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Helping with any self esteem issues; providing a mental break for a stressed or worried pregnant female.
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Sleeping better
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Regaining pre pregnancy level of fitness back easier after the birth than someone who did not exercise during pregnancy
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Promoting good posture, strengthening the back so that breast feeding and carrying baby does not cause hunching or back fatigue.