OWJ Health and Fitness
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    • About Me
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  • Services
    • Personal Training
    • Group Exercise Classes
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  • Your Goals
    • Fat Loss
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    • Functional Sports Training – Strength and Cardiovascular Training
    • Landmark Sporting Events and Challenges
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    • Older Adults (50+)
  • Specialist Expertise
    • Obesity and Diabetes
    • Low Back Pain
    • GP/Exercise Referral
    • Pilates
    • Circuit Training
    • Studio Cycling
    • Kettlebells and Kettlercise
    • Padwork and Boxercise
    • Modified Strongman
    • TRX/Suspended Movement
    • Aqua Fitness
    • Pre- & Post-Natal Exercise
  • Pre- & Post-Natal Exercise
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Pre- & Post-Natal Exercise

I hold a specialist qualification in designing pre- and post-natal exercise programmes.  My motivation is to maintain the engagement and desire to exercise in those who might otherwise let the exercise habit lapse or feel unsure about how to proceed through this physically-demanding and turbulent period.
 
The physical demands of pregnancy and childbirth mean that it has never been more important for you to look after your physical condition, not only for your benefit but also for the benefit of your child.

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​Modern scientific research and thinking has moved far away from the idea that pre-natal exercise is somehow bad or harmful.  The many benefits of exercise throughout pregnancy include:
  • reduced maternal weight gain;
  • reduced muscular discomfort;
  • reduced risk of low back pain;
  • improved body awareness; and
  • better self-image.
 
Exercise can safely be maintained throughout all three trimesters, including appropriate resistance work, cardiovascular exercise and flexibility activities, provided it is adapted to work with the physical and hormonal changes being experienced.
 
Likewise, there are many benefits to re-commencing exercise post-birth as soon as possible and the mother feels able.  These include:
  • quicker post-natal recovery;
  • improved posture;
  • increased local muscular endurance;
  • increased metabolic rate; and
  • reduced anxiety.


​Please note that exercise should not resume earlier than six weeks post-birth, or longer where there has been a caesarean section or birth complications.  In all post-birth cases, please ensure that you have consulted your GP or midwife prior to starting a new exercise programme, and have been cleared to proceed.
 
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  • About
    • About Me
    • Testimonials
    • Qualifications
    • GDPR and Privacy Notice
  • Services
    • Personal Training
    • Group Exercise Classes
    • Online Exercise Classes
    • Corporate Wellness
    • Health and Lifestyle Consultation
    • Nutrition Advice
  • Your Goals
    • Fat Loss
    • Muscle Gain
    • Functional Sports Training – Strength and Cardiovascular Training
    • Landmark Sporting Events and Challenges
    • Flexibility and Posture
    • Older Adults (50+)
  • Specialist Expertise
    • Obesity and Diabetes
    • Low Back Pain
    • GP/Exercise Referral
    • Pilates
    • Circuit Training
    • Studio Cycling
    • Kettlebells and Kettlercise
    • Padwork and Boxercise
    • Modified Strongman
    • TRX/Suspended Movement
    • Aqua Fitness
    • Pre- & Post-Natal Exercise
  • Pre- & Post-Natal Exercise
  • Locations
  • Prices
  • Contact