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Prenatal Fitness

Having a structured fitness program is always important but especially so during and following a pregnancy.

Benefits include:
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Easier labour
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Less weight gain during pregnancy
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Quicker weight loss and recovery post pregnancy

Our goal, as yours, is for the healthiest pregnancy possible and to avoid some of the dysfunctions that can accompany the condition.

Our Prenatal Fitness Programs Include:

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Initial consultation
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Body composition assessment
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Fitness assessment
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Preventative training program
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Nutrition plan
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Equipment use
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Logging, tracking, and reporting progress

Benefits

Regular exercise provides numerous benefits to anyone, but especially to women in pre- and post natal conditions. There are both physical and psychological challenges involved in motherhood and safe, regular exercise can help.

For the mother:
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Reduced weight gain
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Lower body fat
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Better self image
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Maintaining appropriate weight
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Lower incidents of discomfort and injuries during pregnancy
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More rapid physical and emotional postpartum recovery
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Shorter and less complicated labour
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Higher energy level
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Decreased risk of gestaional diabetes
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Increased muscle strength
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Improved posture
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Benefits to circulation
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Improved digestion
For the baby:
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Less vulnerable to usual stresses
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Lighter and leaner
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Lower incidents of obstetrical concern prior to labour
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Rapid adaptation to the environment post birth
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Lower risk of premature death, heart disease and serious illness