Pregnancy and Exercise: Benefits of Pre and Postnatal training with Waikato based Energised By Fitness.

Women require a lot of energy during their pregnancy stages. Regular exercise and having balanced nutrition have several health benefits, all of which apply to pre and postnatal women at any stage of life says Šárka from the Waikato based Energised By Fitness.

“Your pre-baby body reflects upon your post-baby health. Prenatal training not only helps you achieve the right posture but also trains you to deal with the intense strain that comes during labour and delivery,” says Šárka.

With over 14 years of fitness coaching under her belt, Šárka is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pregnancy/Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Women’s Wellness Practitioner. Energised By Fitness is on a mission is to empower, inspire and educate women to take care of their physical and mental wellbeing. Empowering group and private training for everyday women, they offer Corefit and StrengthFit small group classes and private training.

A healthier lifestyle and training will help you strengthen your physical and mental wellbeing throughout your journey as a mum. “My passion is helping other women in all stages of life to reconnect with their bodies through exercise in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment,” adds Šárka.

As a mum of two herself, Šárka believes in taking a holistic approach. “I support my clients not only with fitness and nutritional advice but always consider their overall health, injuries, stress and energy levels, hormonal or other imbalances they may have,” says Šárka. “At Energised By Fitness we believe that through exercise and nutrition we aim to nourish, balance and prepare your body for whatever life throws your way,” comments Šárka.

During the postpartum stages, several women struggle with muscle aches, pain or discomfort. Non-regular exercises and incorrect techniques can cause many problems. Here is just a few of the many benefits of pre and postnatal training.

Helps you sleep well: Most pre and postnatal women will admit to not getting a good night’s sleep. You are bound to sleep early by engaging yourself in physical activities. Especially for pregnant women, exercise will allow you to sleep well at night.

Helps boost energy levels: Pregnancy will definitely lower your energy levels. Prenatal exercises improve your cardiovascular system and help to increase energy throughout the day. In this way, you will handle your everyday routine activities without feeling exhausted or drained out.

Healthier baby: Mothers who indulge in prenatal exercises deliver a healthier baby and tend to have a quicker mid-trimester growth rate.

Reduced weight gain: Pregnancy weight is quite stubborn, and most women struggle with losing it. A woman who works out during her pregnancy tends to gain lesser weight compared to inactive women. Regular exercising helps in building muscles, improving posture, and burning fat. This enhances your postnatal recovery.

Therefore, you must exercise safely and gradually with the right supervision and guidance. Pregnancy workouts provide many advantages, and at Energised By Fitness, their pre-and postnatal fitness training sessions are structured to concentrate on more appropriate movements for you. “If you’re ready to focus and make positive but sustainable changes in your life for yourself, I would love to help and support you on your journey,” advises Šárka. Their postnatal exercise sessions are personalized to your whole body and help mothers return back to exercise safely after childbirth.