SPECIALTY GROUPS
ACOG recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity aerobic exercise (3-4 times per week)
Make sure to note pregnancy or postpartum considerations via tags and notes
ALWAYS make sure pregnant clients can talk comfortably throughout the workout. Do NOT push to exhaustion
Offer modifications if anything feels uncomfortable
Focus on posture and alignment
Encourage them to drink more water (between blocks)
Make sure they stretch before and after class to help synovial fluids in their joints
Abdominal exercises should focus on the transverse abdominal muscles and stabilizing oblique muscles.
GENERAL MODS TO KEEP IN MIND
No moves on the back of the machine except arms past 1st trimester
Add more springs in the front for support
Always offer a balance pole
Standing on carriage increases risk of falling and should be done with caution
Using supportive springs is key as pregnancy progresses and the body changes
Doing center core moves at an incline can give extra support when noticing difficulty engaging deep core muscles
If a client gets dizzy or light headed, have them lie on their left side.
Be prepared and be flexible
If you have to question if a move is safe, remember you are trying to reduce the chance of any falls on an elevated machine
Let client know in advance if they will need to modify a move
Give side lying leg movers as alternatives to unsafe moves
Offer moves where the body is on the floor when you can
Remind them to transition slow