Finally a fitness workout for pregnant women! This class is tailored to the needs of women who were physically active prior to their pregnancy.
Experts recommend you should keep up with regular exercise while you're expecting - if complications don't limit your ability to work out, of course. Appropriate exercise can relieve backaches and improve your posture by strengthening and toning muscles in your back, butt, and thighs. It also helps reduce constipation by accelerating movement in your intestines. If you suffer from insomnia, exercise can help you sleep better by relieving the stress and anxiety that might make you restless at night. Doing sports during pregnancy will also prepare you and your body for birth. Strong muscles and a fit heart play an invaluable role during labor and delivery. Gaining control over your breathing will ease the pain. And in the event of a lengthy labor, increased endurance will help you keep pace. Another perk is that you’ll regain your pre-pregnancy body more quickly as you’ll gain less fat weight during your pregnancy if you continue to exercise regularly.

The class is designed to attend to your needs: high-impact movements are avoided but the workout is challenging enough to tone your stomach, arms, hips, thighs and buttocks. As a mom-to-be, you’ll have to adapt your physical activity and follow a few safety precautions. We will teach you how to listen to your body. We’ll also offer alternative exercises where needed and loads of useful tips to stay healthy. Most of the time, however, the postnatal classes deal exclusively with the rehabilitation of the body (which makes sense), but beyond that they are not very challenging. After a pregnancy you simply lack stamina and strength. With Mama Fitness we close this gap and help you to get back to your old fitness level in a gentle way.

The training is also ideally suited after finishing a postnatal training to get back to your usual fitness routine. We recommend you do a regular postnatal training first, in which the pelvic floor is specifically strengthened and the diastasis rectus is closed. This is very important to fully recover from childbirth and exercise as you were used to.

What do you need for this workout?

• a large Towel
• your own mat if you have one
• this workout will be done barefoot
  
  

Who is it suitable for?

For women at whatever stage of pregnancy and mothers after finishing a postnatal training. Always check in with your midwife or gynaecologist before beginning any exercise program.

Intensity: 

The class has medium intensity and is suitable for beginners. More intense exercises alternate with gentle mobilization. During the class you will get sweaty, but we are happy to give you alternative exercises at any time, if needed. Let your trainer know in advance if you have special needs, restrictions or injuries.