Antenatal & Postnatal
Exercise to music
Antenatal
Why exercise during your pregnancy?
- Benefits appear to be both physical & psychological in nature.
- Many common complaints of pregnancy Inc tiredness, leg cramps, varicose veins, swelling are reduced in women who exercise.
- Active women experience less insomnia, stress, anxiety & depression.
- Improves stamina and ability to cope with labour. There is some evidence that weight-bearing exercise throughout pregnancy can reduce the length of labour and decrease delivery complications.
- Improves posture, balance and strength, helping to reduce or prevent backache and pelvic pain.
- Can help in controlling weight gain during pregnancy and regaining figure postnatally.
(Royal college of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, 2006)
The class is suitable for beginners & those who have exercised before.
You can attend from 13 weeks & continue up-to birth!
The first half of the class will focus on low impact gentle aerobics.
The second half will focus on strengthening exercises for core postural muscles, lower back & pelvic muscles, finishing with stretch & relaxation.
At the end of the session, there will be the opportunity for tea & biscuits, to meet other mums-to-be and to discuss relevant issues surrounding pregnancy, birth and surviving the first few weeks!
Regular guest speakers will attend to discuss many topics.
The class is held at Trinity United Reformed Church, Ecclesall Raod, Tuesday evening 7.30pm-9pm.
Please attend your first class 10 minutes early to register, and arrive promptly to subsequent classes.
Wear comfortable clothes, a good supportive bra and trainers. Bring a sweatshirt to put on during the conditioning exercises and relaxation (you may bring a blanket.) bring something to drink throughout the class although water and juice will be available. Mats and cushions are provided.
