Prenatal

With doctors increasingly encouraging pre and post natal women to exercise, there are increasing opportunities for trainers to work with this population.

While pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a womans life, it is also a time of great changes. For many women there are issues around exercise and weight gain.

Effects of training The positive effects of prenatal exercise training make it essential for all pregnant women. » Find out more...	Exercise programming Good prenatal exercise programming can have profound effects on a womans pregnancy. » Find out more...
Exercise testing Thorough prenatal exercise testing can help to establish a baseline of physical fitness and functioning. » Find out more...

For a trainer, working with pre and post natal women requires a level of specialised knowledge, as it is vital to have a clear understanding of the physiological and psychological effects that pregnancy, birth and caring for a new baby will have upon a woman.