Pre/Post Natal Personal Trainers In Milton Keynes
Isn't it bad for me to exercise whilst I'm pregnant? NO! During pregnancy exercise is important for various reasons, your BodyBank Personal Trainer in Milton Keynes is an expert in tailoring exercise to suit your needs. Training during pegnancy has many benefits,such as; personal trainers milton keynes
- Fitness for birth (reduce time and fatigue in labour) and faster recovery
- Retain Fitness Levels
- Avoid excessive weight gain
- Reduce problems with water retention in hands and feet
Do not exercise during pregnancy if:
- You have a history of spontaneous miscarriage, ruptured membranes, premature labour
- Intrauterine growth retardation
- Incompetent cervix (softer and more open than normal)
- Pregnancy-induced Hypertension
- Venous thrombosis or pulmonary
 Your Personal Trainer May Need A GP referral with certain medical conditions:
- Extremely Under or over Weight
- History of bleeding in a previous pregnancy
- Breech presentation in the third trimester
So i've had my baby, when can i start exercising again?
Make sure that if you have suffered from diastasis recti that your abdominals have returned back to normal. If unsure perform the test shown below and check these post natal guidelines.
- If you have had a caesarean section then get approval from you GP in you 6 week Postnatal Check up
- Make sure you are feeling 100% sure that you want to start exercise
- You are still not experiencing pain from the pregnancy
Diastasis Recti self assessment test:
1.start lying on your back with you knees bent at 45˚ with your head resting on a pillow.
2.slightly lift your shoulders off the floor to slightly engage your abdominals.
3.with 1 hand press from the very top of you abdominals (just below sternum) and work your way down to the bottom connecting at your pubis synthesis (groin).
4.Use the index and third finger horizontally, if both your fingers descend into a gap then you have diastasis recti, and you need to wait until your linea alba(the connecting tissue) has returned to normal.
Post natal exercise
As soon as you feel up to it start gentle exercise, you should start off by exercising your pelvic floor and core muscles. Your pelvic floor is the muscle responsible for bowl and bladder control. After giving birth your pelvic floor becomes stretched and you can loose some control, therefore it is important to re-strengthen your pelvic floor as soon as you feel possible. Core muscles are our bodies foundation for all dynamic movement. They are important in the stabilising and control of optimum muscle function. A Combination of full body resistance training, cardio training, nutrition and lifestyle will play a key role on your journey back to full fitness.
At Bodybank our personal trainers will help you lose the weight,tone up and feel great! The personal trainer will guide you step by step making sure you progress safely to achieve the results you want. Contact your BodyBank Personal Trainer in Milton Keynes for a FREE consultation and we will advise a recommended plan of action.
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