Pre & Post Natal Fitness Certification

In my most recent blog I announced that I have been doing some professional upgrading during my off-season.  Besides running and endurance sports, I cater to a larger community of people in the fitness industry, not just runners.  As the majority of my clients are women, I have wanted to further my skill set to better serve this community, and I am pleased to announce that I have also finally completed the Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist (PFS) course offered by Can-Fit-Pro.  

(http://www.canfitpro.com/pfs) 

I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot about the incredible changes that occur during the pregnancy process.  The PFS course combined a balanced approach of both theory and practical components.  The moments where I donned my empathy belly (a book-bag filled with ten pounds of weight) and learned how to modify treadmill workouts, perform safer squats, demonstrate proper posture and back strengthening exercises, among many other fitness techniques, made a lasting impression on me. 

This is a group photo of the five other inspiring personal trainers who I took the course with (courtesy of our Pro Trainer Curtis Medina). It was taken just after the practical workout training session, hence our bag-bellies. I’m on the purple stability ball, always working on my core of course! 

The PFS course has taught me how to safely train women who are not only pregnant but also pre-natal (the year before conception) and post-natal (the year after delivery), as all three stages present unique fitness needs for the mother, both nutritionally and physically. 

Are you wondering more about how to safely exercise while pregnant?  Or are you thinking about becoming pregnant and want to ensure your body is as healthy as possible for the long road ahead?  Or maybe you want to regain your pre-pregnancy fitness level again?  Then contact me for a consultation.  I would be privileged to help you along the way.