PREGNANCY FITNESS CLASSES
The benefits of exercise are well known and these don't stop when it comes to pregnancy. Exercising during pregnancy is especially beneficial and can help boost your energy, improve your sleep, reduce the risk of pregnancy related complications. It will also help strengthen your body and build your stamina for childbirth. Studies show that exercise boosts serotonin levels helping improve your mood and perhaps also those pregnancy mood swings! When you've maintained your strength and muscle tone through your pregnancy, your body will have an easier time bouncing back after you've given birth. You're also less likely to put on extra weight if you exercise during your pregnancy. Yoga and pilates are fantastic options but if you're looking for something a bit more physical then check out these great options below.
PREGNANCY POWER UP
You don't need to be a super fit gym bunny to enjoy this class, it's for regular exercisers, couch potatoes and gym avoiders!
For ladies after 12 weeks this class aims to:
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maintain your fitness
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help you avoid pregnancy related aches and pains
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help prepare your body for labour, birth and afterwards
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be sociable fun and friendly
The class consists of:
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cardio warm up
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mobility work to release any muscle tightness caused by the changes taking place in your body
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Strength circuits targeting your 'maternity muscles' the key areas facing pressure as your body changes: upper back, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, chest.
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Pelvic floor exercise
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Endorphin boosting cardio
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juicy releases to give you aah moments after your hard work
A positive supportive exercise class specifically designed for pregnant women
Sundays 9.20am @ Bob's Garage - Newhaven
Edinburgh Women's Fitness - visit the website to book - First class free!
Tuesdays 1.30pm @ Ainslie Park Leisure Centre Book through Edinburgh Leisure.
FITMAMAS
Fitmamas at Fitness Soul in Leith is a fantastic programme specifically designed to help post natal mums get strong and back into shape. A friendly, fun and supportive environment with great instructors who want to help you achieve your goals. Whilst there is no specific class for pre-natal mamas (watch this space tho!) Joanna is fully qualified in pre-natal exercise and can adapt and modify all the fit mamas classes and fitness soul classes for anyone wishing to exercise throughout their pregnancy.
Fitmamas runs every morning at 9.45am. Check out the Fitness Soul timetable for other classes such as Zumba, Kettlebells & Konga
STREAMLINE PERSONAL TRAINING
Susan is an experienced personal trainer who specialises in working with pre and post natal clients. She works with individuals or small groups either at home or in a location that suits. No need to worry about childcare or gym equipment, Susan will show you how to easily exercise at home.
Find out more at Streamline Personal Training
Once you've had your baby join Susan at her Baby & Me Fitness classes on Wednesdays at 11.15 in Colinton.