How about a little pre-natal recognition!
Nichole, on the left, is currently at 6 months. Katie Bird, right, is 7 1/2 months. They have gained less than 20lbs combined.
Both ladies have gained upper strength during their pregnancies also.
It is an honor being a Personal Trainer because people entrust you with their bodies. So there is probably no higher honor than to train a woman that holds a growing baby in hers. Every week these ladies are in the gym getting it. They are not just walking on the treadmill either. They train their cardiovascular system on the treadmill, Arc Trainer, and in rare cases the StairMaster. They squat, change levels with step ups, and change direction with lateral movements. Incline bench press for stronger chest and shoulders. Low rows to strengthen back and assist better posture. They also do lots of shoulder, biceps, and tricep exercises with cables, bands, and dumbbells.
You will never see them lifting heavy objects directly over their head or performing exercises laying flat on their back.
Training pregnant women is a challenge as they report a high incidence of low-back pain, increased incidence of strains and sprains, and their balance may be affected by changes in posture, increasing risk of tripping and loss of balance. As long as they are aware of these things, and work with a fitness pro that is competent to provide safe and effective exercise programs for them, they will be a billboard for HEALTHY PREGNANCY and healthy lifestyle after the birth.
Katie told a brief story the other day of how she moved some furniture around while her husband was at work. He came home and saw the room change and got mad at her. She probably should have not done anything, but how empowering it must feel to know that she can!
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