Exercise in water during and after pregnancy...
Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
- Social benefit of meeting other mums-to-be.
- Maintenance of fitness, despite bodily changes during pregnancy.
- Improves appetite and digestion.
- Improves sleep patterns.
- Reduces physical discomforts of pregnancy.
- Water resistant exercises strengthen muscle tone.
- Abdominal tone is improved and maintained.
- Increased stamina gained from exercise is beneficial during labour, improving ability to tolerate energy challenge of labour.
- Exercise releases endorphins, our “feel good” hormones.
- Posture is improved and the strain on the back is reduced.
- Contributes to a sense of well-being, self confidence and greater emotional and physical resilience.
- Improves self esteem.
- AND IT’S FUN!
Post-natal Exercise Classes
Following childbirth the body needs time to recover following the physiological changes of pregnancy and giving birth.
Ligaments are still influenced by the pregnancy hormones for about 4-6 months and the abdominal muscles which have stretched to accommodate the growing baby need toning to regain their former strength.
Immersion in water is protective for the joints, and supervised exercise focussing on those muscles most affected by pregnancy helps regain pre-pregnancy fitness.
It is important to return to exercise only after the postnatal examination by your General Practitioner has been carried out, this is usually 6 weeks after baby’s birth. Following a Caesarean Section it is preferable to wait a further 2-4 weeks
There is a crèche available, which must be booked in advance.
Classes
During Pregnancy
(from 14weeks onwards)
Tuesday & Wednesday
7pm-8pm
Postnatal
Fridays
10.30am - 11.30am
For more information or to register for a class
please email june@aquanataljersey.com
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