Postnatal Fitness with Everyday Mums
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As fitness professionals (with a few parents on the team), we understand the unique challenges that come with returning to exercise after pregnancy. It's vitally important to take the time to properly heal and recover before jumping into a workout routine, this ensures the health and well-being of the mother and also the health and well-being of the baby. When you are ready to get started, we can help you begin the journey safely.
One of the first things to address when working with postpartum clients is the recovery of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. During pregnancy, these muscles stretch and weaken to accommodate the growing baby, and they may not fully recover right after birth. It's crucial to work with a doctor or physical therapist to ensure that these muscles have fully healed before beginning any exercise program.
Another important factor to consider is the overall physical and emotional well-being of the mother. After giving birth, the body goes through a lot of changes, and it's important to be patient with the healing process. We always encourage our members to listen to their bodies and not push too hard too soon. We also recommend doing some work to address any emotional issues such as postpartum depression and anxiety, as these can greatly impact a mother's ability to exercise.
Once a mother has been cleared by a doctor or physical therapist to begin exercising, we always recommend starting with low-impact exercises. Activities such as walking, swimming, and yoga are great options as they are easy on the joints and the body. As you become stronger, we want you to start gradually increase the intensity and duration of their workouts.
Strength training is a key aspect of post-pregnancy exercise. We work with our clients to help strengthen their muscles, improve posture, and if it's a desired outcome, weight loss. However, it's important to start with light weights and to focus on proper form to avoid injury. We always provide guidance on which exercises are appropriate and how to properly execute them.
Cardiovascular exercise is also an important part of the post-pregnancy exercise regiment. We help our postnatal members to improve their overall fitness and aid in weight loss. We start with low-impact options such as walking or cycling and gradually increase the intensity and duration as the body becomes stronger.
In addition to physical recovery, it's also important to consider the practical aspects of exercise after pregnancy. For mothers who are breastfeeding, we work together to find the best time for exercise to ensure that the baby is well-fed and hydrated. We also offer a special Everyday Mum course, so new mums don't need to find child care. When the class is on you're encouraged to bring the baby along. We have all the facilities on site, to keep you and your baby happy and healthy during the session.
We understand the importance of taking the time to properly heal and recover after pregnancy before returning to exercise but when you are ready to return to fitness, our new program Everyday Mums, can help you get there safely.
