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Moira Ave, Highett 3190

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Pre & Postnatal Training

Pre and postnatal exercise at Bayside Personal Training is far more than just physically ‘ticking a box’. Women's fitness is a passion of mine and I have specialised in pre and postnatal fitness for over a decade, supporting many clients from conception to second, third or in one case fourth pregnancy. I am very aware of the physical and mental changes in the body both pre and postnatal and how that can impact exercise and results. My job is to challenge, strengthen and push you to achieve your desired results or goals.

Assuming you have no medical risks restricting you from exercising during or post pregnancy, (and medical clearance to exercise), there are many benefits for beginning to; or continuing with exercise during this period of your life. These benefits are equally important once you have had your baby (see the dot points below for more details).

I provide a space where you aren’t judged or made to feel self-conscious about body image. It’s about exercising in a very supportive, relaxed environment. You can even bring your baby along. Pre and postnatal training options and prices are the same as for personal training, with options for one on one training, buddies, or small groups, I have even worked with women from the same mothers groups together. Contact me for more details.

Benefits of Prenatal Training

  • Physically preparing your body for labour by being a stronger and fitter you. Research has indicated that training during pregnancy may ease labour and even shorten the time it takes to deliver your baby.
  • Some find exercising can reduce morning sickness and regular movement makes them feel better.
  • Helps self-worth and personal image as you and your body transition between the different stages of pregnancy.
  • Improves your odds of gaining a healthy amount of weight.
  • Decreases back pain. (Research has suggested that between 30-70% of pregnant woman are affected by back pain). Moving around, keeping active and doing the correct type of training will certainly help your core muscles to stay strong and this will reduce the chance of lower back pain problems.
  • Exercise during pregnancy can help to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia.
  • Pelvic Floor strengthening and decreases the chance of incontinence.
  • Can assist with some pelvic instability.
  • Assists with energy and sleep.
  • When you have maintained your strength and muscle tone throughout your pregnancy, your body will have an easier time ‘bouncing back’ after you give birth.
  • Makes it easier to regain the fitness level that you had before conceiving.

Caution: Medical clearance to exercise whilst pregnant is required before commencing.

Benefits of Postnatal Training

  • Decreases the likelihood of postnatal depression and gives you some time that is ‘specifically’ about you.
  • Get your ‘pre-baby’ body back faster
  • Assists with energy and tiredness
  • Decreases back pain. It is important to strengthen your core muscles and stay mobile through the pelvic region.  Moving around, keeping active and doing the correct type of training will certainly help your core muscles to stay strong, which should reduce the chance of lower back pain problems occurring.
  • Strength and correct functional movement helps to support everyday activities, including lifting and carrying a growing baby, putting prams into the car and feeding.
  • Pelvic Floor strengthening and decreases the chance of incontinence.
  • Assists pelvic instability helping you correctly strengthen the pelvic girdle.
  • Assist with Rectus Diastasis (abdominal separation +/- bulging)

Caution: Post birth you need to wait until your medical clearance check (usually six weeks for vaginal deliveries or 12 weeks for caesarean deliveries) before commencing exercise.

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