Pre-Natal Fitness Classes in the Beaches!

Ever since I started Beaches Fitness in my basement, I have wanted to offer pre-natal fitness classes in the Beaches.  There is not much out there being offered and the ones that are there, have not been getting great reviews from my clients.  The problem has always been that I am not set up in a proper studio with the proper equipment... but that has all changed now!  I have recently moved my studio in to a real home!  Along with my parents, my husband and I have spent the past 2 months renovating a new studio in the Kingston Road Village... right on the border of the Beaches and Upper Beaches!  I am loving the new home of Beaches Fitness and I can finally offer all the classes I have been dying to offer for years now!

I have hired a wonderful Pre-Natal Yoga instructor.  She came to me highly recommended by my clients as well as by family.  She has a son of her own and is a great addition to the Beaches Fitness family!

The classes will be offered in 6-week pre-registered packages.  The class sizes will be kept small, so you can be sure you will be getting a safe and effective workout throughout your pregnancy.

Pre-Natal Yoga

Prenatal Yoga is a class designed to encourage flexibility and relaxation, build strength and endurance, increase breath awareness and control and generally prepare the bodies and minds of moms-to-be.

Each class involves mindful meditation, deep hip opening work, and some gentle flow to keep the body limber and free from tension. The sessions are led by Lisa Veronese, a certified prenatal yoga instructor and mom, who brings a variety of techniques and methods with her to help you have a healthy and active pregnancy and prepare for labor and delivery effectively.

*No previous yoga experience is necessary; women at all stages of pregnancy are welcome. **Please bring your own yoga mat and two bath towels to assist as props.

Pre-Natal Conditioning

A pre-natal group fitness class for expectant mothers. This class is a full-body work out modified to meet the needs of women going through each stage of their pregnancy. The focus of this class is to encourage health and fitness throughout the pregnancy as well as prepare for birth and the months to follow.

If you have any questions or would like to register for the next 6-week program for either the Pre-Natal Yoga or Pre-Natal Conditioning classes, email me at Info@beachesfitness.ca

Sandra

www.beachesfitness.ca

info@beachesfitness.ca

Benefits of Exercise For All Women

The changes that a womens body experiences throughout pregnancy and the first year postpartum are dramatic and have an affect emotionally, physically and mentally.

BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

Exercising on a regular basis will help improve your immune system. You will sleep better at night and notice increased energy during the day. Depression and anxiety can easily be controlled by a regular workout routine. Cravings for sweets and junk food will quickly be replaced by an increased appetite for natural, wholesome and nourishing foods, helping you improve your overall health. Increased flexibility and muscular strength will improve skeletal balance and reduce the strain on your body which can lead to injury and pain from day to day life.

BENEFITS OF EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY

One of the most important ways to prepare for pregnancy and childbirth is proper exercise. A regular workout will help with circulation (reducing the middle of the night leg cramps that we all love!), digestion (reducing the heartburn that a lot of pregnant women experience), and constipation (if this was not uncomfortable enough to experience during pregnancy, constipation can also lead to hemorrhoids). Hormones released throughout pregnancy cause muscles and ligaments to loosen, requiring greater muscle tone and proper posture in order to avoid further discomforts. Exercise can help an expectant mother deal with her changing body (and body image) that very often affects her self-esteem. Pregnancy is a time to be proud of your body and show it off to the world... you are carrying a new life in your belly, be proud and let the world know it!

BENEFITS OF EXERCISE IN PREPERATION OF CHILDBIRTH

The demands of labour and delivery differ for every women, but one thing remains the same – you must be prepared mentally and physically. The abdominal muscles must be strong and you must be able to focus on how you are using them. Learning how to “feel” the correct muscles in your core is an integral part of the prenatal fitness training. Strengthening exercises for the pelvic floor, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility training are key components to an effective prenatal fitness routine. All of these components will aid you through the delivery process as well as the postpartum recovery and leading into the years of taking care of your new baby. Returning to your pre-pregnancy fitness level is much easier to achieve if you remain active throughout the 9 months.

BENEFITS OF EXERCISE IN POSTPARTUM PERIOD

So, now you have had your baby and you feel like you are stuck at home. This is the most important time to get out of the house, stay healthy and interact with other mothers. Emotionally, this time can be a roller-coaster ride for most women. Most women are exhausted due to lack of sleep, are sore from the recovery process and carrying a new baby around all day, worried about regaining their pre-baby body and feel isolated from being home alone with a baby all day. Exercise can help with all the above concerns. Emotionally new mothers need the support of other mothers that understand what they are experiencing. They also need to take some time to take care of themselves in order to be better prepared and able to take care of their babies, who are completely dependent on them for nourishment, comfort and most importantly – love.