Training the Pregnant Athlete
Many clients train like athletes and want to know the upper limits that are acceptable during pregnancy. Discover the guidelines and research about pregnant exercisers and get examples from pregnant athletes worldwide. Learn about the effects of exercise on the fetus and the mother and find out how to progress a cardio, strength and core…
Read MoreTraining the Female Client
Sixty percent of clients who work with a personal trainer are women. Women typically hire a trainer because they want to lose weight, shape up and firm up without bulking up! An understanding of the biological differences between the genders and how that affects exercise programming, hormonal influences, and various stages of a woman’s life,…
Read MoreFit for Two—Pre– and Postnatal Training
This session is designed to give you the most current information on exercising during pregnancy. Topics include exercise precautions at each stage of pregnancy, specific exercises to increase fitness for labor, exercises to strengthen your clients’ changing body, and stretches to increase the level of comfort during pregnancy. This workshop will give you the information…
Read MoreSolutions for Training Post-pregnancy Clients
After the baby is born, new moms often think they should bounce back to their prepregnancy state. Learn how to support your postpregnancy clients with movements that alleviate common aches and pains during the postpartum period. Learn about new mom hot spots such as carpal tunnel inflammation, separation of the rectus abdominus, tight hamstrings and…
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