Ep 63: Pre & Postnatal Fitness - What Every Instructor Should Know
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As a GX Instructor, you’ve undoubtedly had pre and postnatal people in your classes. This is why it's important to have a solid foundational knowledge in how to provide these members with a safe and effective workout.
In this episode, Will speaks to Danielle Spangler, an industry expert on pre and postnatal fitness. Danielle has written many articles for fitness journals and education outlets about this very topic. Not only is she a GX Instructor herself, but she also owns a studio, Beach Life Fitness Boutique, as well as COREMOM Fitness, specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and women’s health and fitness.
In this chat, Danielle is breaking down some of the things that can happen during each stage of pregnancy and postpartum, some of her observations from working in this field for a long time, and ways that you, as an Instructor, can make your classes more helpful, safe, and welcoming for people who are pre and postnatal. We also talk about why this is a great niche for more GX Instructors to explore.
Before we get into the episode, please always ensure that a pre or postnatal member of your class has their doctor's clearance before partaking in exercise. And with that said, have a listen and enjoy this information packed episode with Danielle!
Here’s a glance at this episode…
(02:44) Danielle shares about her background in fitness and how she got into pre and postnatal fitness
(04:38) How Danielle’s understanding of pre and postnatal fitness changed once she went through it herself
(09:43) Tips that Instructors NEED to know about working with pregnant people in class
(22:55) Big picture advice for GX Instructors to look out for their pregnant clients
(29:50) Recommended resources for GX Instructors to learn more and improve their education around pregnancy fitness
(33:30) Post-pregnancy tips for GX Instructors
(36:06) What are some of the hormonal changes that happen postpartum and how do they impact a person who is exercising?
(38:55) What is a kegel exercise?
(40:20) Why people need to advocate for their postpartum care (especially in the US)
(43:12) Key things to pay attention to in the GX environment in terms of postnatal fitness
(45:56) Healthy expectations postpartum
(48:32) If someone doesn’t have clearance to return to fitness after pregnancy from their doctor, but they’re showing up for class, what do you do?
(54:15) One thing Danielle would like for GX Instructors to take away from pre and postnatal fitness and care
Links and References mentioned in this episode:
Beach Life Fitness Boutique (online classes): Instagram and Facebook
Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email Address
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