
PERSONAL TRAINING FIT TO YOU | PRENATAL TRAINING
HEALTHY MUM | HEALTHY BABY
At The Fitting Rooms we are huge advocates of prenatal training and feel honoured to have been chosen by many mums to assist with their pregnancy exercise; from the very first weeks of their pregnancies, right up to days before giving birth.
We understand that exercise during pregnancy can be a daunting topic for the expectant mum and her friends and family; but luckily there have now been numerous studies into the effect of pregnancy exercise on the health of mothers and the unborn baby, and experts agree that prenatal training is not only safe, but comes with a huge range of health benefits…
For the mother, the benefits of prenatal training include improved circulation; reduced swelling; eased gastrointestinal discomfort; reduced leg cramps; reduced maternal weight gain; reduced muscular discomfort; improved body-confidence; reduced risk of lower back pain; easier & shorter labours and faster postpartum recovery. Whilst from the baby’s point of view, studies show that those born to mums who exercised during their pregnancy had better tolerance of late or long labours and had healthier hearts than other infants.
The NHS strongly recommend expectant mums to participate in regular prenatal training, stating that “The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and weight gain. It will also help you to cope with labour and get back into shape after the birth.” And with our years of training woman from conception to birth; you can feel safe in the knowledge that we have the expertise to safely keep you fit, strong and healthy throughout your pregnancy!
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BODY WITH PRENATAL TRAINING…
Healthier Pregnancy | Easier Labour | Faster Recovery
Why weight train when pregnant?
Research has shown that for prenatal training to be most beneficial it must be “weight bearing”. Aerobic exercise such as running, cycling or walking is all safe and recommended, but weight-training has been proven to be the most valuable activity since it strengthens the body: helping it to cope with the stress of maternal weight gain and the associated muscular and joint aches.
A balanced training program will alleviate back pain, common during pregnancy, whilst improving core stability and posture, supporting the body as it adapts to its changing centre of gravity. Women who weight trained during pregnancy are also found to have lower perceived pain levels during labour!
What if I’ve never weight trained before?
Just because you’ve never weight trained prior to falling pregnant doesn’t mean you must miss out on the many benefits of prenatal training now! Working with a qualified pre & post-natal trainer is the best way to ensure that your training is balanced, progressive and safe, whilst still challenging enough to optimise results.
Why choose TFR for prenatal training?
The Fitting Rooms has been chosen by hundreds of women across the years to design and assist with their prenatal training. We have trained women from the very beginning of their pregnancies, up to days before giving birth; both in One-on-One and Shared PT sessions. Our Personal Trainers are highly experienced in knowing how to help pregnant women get the most out of their workouts, in the safest way possible; and our director Yas has even trained herself through two pregnancies, so understands first-hand what it feels like to train when pregnant.
How much is a Prenatal Personal Trainer?
The cost of your prenatal training will depend on which of our training services you opt for, and you can find our full personal training services Price list here.
You can choose to try our industry leading One-on-one PT, in which case we will specifically tailor a prenatal training programme for every stage of your pregnancy. Alternatively, if you have a friend at a similar stage of pregnancy, you could do Partner training together and we will tailor a programme for the two of you to train simultenously for increased motivation! Finally, you may decide, as many other pregnant women have, that you would like to try our Shared PT sessions; in this case we will adapt our Shared PT programmes throughout your pregnancy so that you are always training safely, appropriately and with benefit to you and your baby!
If you’re interested in learning more about prenatal training with one of our Personal Trainers in London Bridge, fill in the form below and our Prenatal Training expert Yas will be in touch; to answer all your questions and get you booked in for a Taster session…
Joining a new gym can be daunting at any time, but even more so when you have the health of your baby to prioritise. We are honoured that 100s of women have trusted us with their prenatal training and we hope you will too. For more peace of mind, check out what some of our clients have said about their prenatal training experience at The Fitting Rooms gym…
“I had my first session at The Fitting Rooms the week I found out I was expecting my first baby. Before then my fitness wasn’t great, especially as my job is quite sedentary. They designed a safe programme to help me cope with the pregnancy and prepare for labour. Having one-to-one sessions meant I got the most out of an hour’s training, without ever overdoing it. Because of their expertise I was able to work with weights, which I would not have had the knowledge or confidence to do on my own in a normal gym and their attention to detail on form is brilliant. I trained weekly until just before my due date. It was great fun and I found it highly effective. My overall fitness level and strength definitely improved, and I even got some definition in my arms. I had no back pain at all during pregnancy because my muscles were strong, which was a massive bonus and I feel my post-pregnancy recovery was pretty quick because of the training. I think it helped in labour too, as I was used to listening to instructions even when working hard. I started training again to help my body adjust to the demands of looking after my little one and have now trained through two pregnancies and shortly after each birth. The Fitting Rooms PTs clearly know their stuff and are really lovely to spend time with, they’ve transformed my fitness and I’d recommend them to anyone.”
“I’m really happy with my One-on-one training at The Fitting Rooms – it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach and after my first few months I saw real changes in my body. The emphasis is on strength building with correct form, so I’ve learnt loads and wasn’t left broken after a session. During pregnancy the trainers adapted my program to prepare my body and keep me strong and I continued training until late into my pregnancy. Training helped ease (and prevent) the aches and pains that come and go throughout pregnancy and I honestly believe it helped my body recover much faster after birth – and prepared me for holding and carrying a baby! Some of my sessions were modified ad hoc to avoid exacerbating a bout of pelvic girdle pain, and the intensity was adapted to my fluctuating energy levels so I wasn’t left feeling exhausted. After a session I felt buzzed and I didn’t have to worry about pushing it too far (or not far enough!) as they’re specially trained in prenatal exercise and are watching out for you. I highly recommend it!”
“I started training at The Fitting Rooms when I was around 12 weeks pregnant with my twins. I had always trained but was keen to get some expert prenatal training support given this was my first pregnancy and I was unsure what I should / shouldn’t be doing. I had also undergone fertility treatment to conceive so I was a little bit more cautious but knew that I wanted to remain strong and healthy throughout my pregnancy both for me and the babies. It was honestly one of the best decisions I made. They were knowledgeable and supportive – I felt in very safe hands. The workouts were challenging but so enjoyable – I really looked forward to our sessions each week. I honestly believe that they contributed to me having an extremely positive pregnancy and birth experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Fitting Rooms to anyone looking to exercise, both during pregnancy and afterwards.”
“I joined TFR when I was a little over six months pregnant. I was keen to build up some upper body strength in preparation for the big arrival. Yasmin was splendid. Being a mother herself and certified to design prenatal training plans, I felt completely comfortable. I feel the training helped significantly in me bouncing back as fast as I did. It gave me more strength and stamina. I was back at the gym as soon as I could. It has been a big confidence builder to see what I can do after having given birth.”