- Decreased blood pressure
- Increases strength, endurance and flexibility. This means that many daily activities become easier.
- Helps with weight loss
- Positive mood
- Decrease in anxiety/depression
- A stronger and more efficient heart
- Wear loose suitable clothing e.g. t-shirt, shorts, tracksuit, jogging bottoms and suitable footwear e.g. trainers.
- Friday swiss ball-please note that bare skin can interfere with smooth movements, it is better to wear a jogging bottom etc in preference to shorts.
- Bring a mat, a towel and some water to all classes.
- Friday Swiss Ball - you will need to bring your own ball.
If you are new to exercise I would recommend you seek an alternative form of exercise e.g. a
walking or ante natal water aerobics programme. If you are a regular exerciser and everything is
proceeding well with the pregnancy and you feel up to exercising then continuing should be no problem. The
intensity of the exercise will need to be modified and you will have to avoid certain exercises e.g. lying on
your back after 20 weeks. Please contact me for further advice and guidance.
You may return to exercise once your GP has given you
permission (usually 6 weeks). Your GP may recommend you
delay this if there have been complications.
Before beginning any structured exercise programme all participants are asked to
complete a confidential
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Click for Word Format or
Click for PDF Format) If you
answer yes to one or more questions you will be required to speak with your doctor
about the kinds of activity you wish to participate in and will need to follow his/her advice.
Monday is the only class that requires you to book half-termly. You can try a
taster session (£4.00) and pay for the remaining classes the following week if
you decide to sign up. You can also join at any point during the term.