Online Pregnancy Exercise Portal
This is so much more than an exercise program!
This unique approach to pregnancy exercise & movement will help you connect deeply to your body. Alleviating those common pregnancy aches & discomforts, while preparing you for the task at hand, of birth & the care of your new baby.
This membership portal is for you if you are currently pregnancy and would like to:
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Move well during pregnancy.
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Learn functional lifting techniques to strengthen your body for life post birth.
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Relieve any pregnancy related aches & pains.
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Support the changes in posture.
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Improve mobility.
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Nourish the body for energy & for replenishment.
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Manage your weight gain.
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Learn how to support the pelvic floor & core while baby grows.
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Prepare for labour & delivery.
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Recover in the 4th trimester.
Plus more...
What are the Benefits of Working Out During Pregnancy?
During pregnancy, exercise can:
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Reduce backaches, constipation, bloating and swelling.
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Boost your mood and energy levels.
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Help you sleep better.
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Prevent excess weight gain.
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Promote muscle tone, strength and endurance.
Other possible benefits of following a regular exercise program during pregnancy may include:
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A lower risk of gestational diabetes
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Shortened labour
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A reduced risk of having a C-section, or a better recovery if you do.
1st Trimester
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Pre Screening
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Introduction to Movement
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Pelvic Floor
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Gentle Exercise
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Mobility
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Nutrition
2nd Trimester
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Introducing Workouts for The Changing Body.
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Pelvic Floor & Core Connection.
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Mobility.
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Nutrition
3rd Trimester
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Preparing for Baby Workouts.
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Pelvic Floor & Core Connection.
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Mobility.
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Nutrition
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Birth Preparation.
4th Trimester
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Reconnecting to the Pelvic Floor & Core
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Safe Movement Patterns Post Birth.
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Postnatal Mobility.
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Mobility.
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Healing Nutrition.
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Diastasis Recovery.
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Returning to Exercise.
Membership Content
What's Involved?
While this programme is designed to be safe for all women, please make sure that you have clearance from your lead maternity carer or midwife before you start this, or any other exercise programme during pregnancy.
Our online membership portal is split into trimesters, so that you can easily see where to start, no matter where you are on your pregnancy journey.
Each section contains:
Pelvic Floor & Core Connection, Strength & Relaxation.
Mobility & Stretches to Alleviate Niggles & Keep You Mobile.
Appropriate Workouts for Your Stage in Pregnancy.
Exercises to Prepare You for Life With Your Baby.
Nutrition Advice.
Birth Preparation (3rd Trimester Only)
Self Care
Each workout & movement video ranges from 5-20 minutes, with the average being around 10 minutes long.
LIVE CLASSES & 1:1 COACHING COMING IN 2024
To register your interest in classes or 1:1 coaching, please email info@connecthealth.fitness with your preferred days and times.
As this is an online programme, please assure that you have adequate space to perform the exercises. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries.
Please see below for a list of contraindications to participation
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Bleeding from the vagina
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Feeling dizzy or faint
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Shortness of breath before starting exercise
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Chest pain
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Headache
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Muscle weakness
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Calf pain or swelling
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Regular, painful contractions of the uterus
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Fluid gushing or leaking from the vagina
ONCE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP TO JOIN THIS PROGRAMME, YOU WILL BE DIRECTED TO COMPLETE A PRE SCREENING FORM. IF WE FEEL THAT THIS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOU AT THIS MOMENT, WE WILL CONTACT YOU AND DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS (WHICH MAY INCLUDE CANCELLING YOUR MEMBERSHIP)
Your Coach
Amy Jayne Smith
REPS Registered Personal Trainer
Advanced Pre & Post Natal Certified Coach
Natal Strength® Certified Coach
Nutrition Coach
Mummy of 1
Testimonials
View some of the things our members have said about the Connect to Your Pregnancy Programme
