The Ultimate Prenatal Exercise Workshop (HS - Dieter - 064740)

Course overview

The question just about every pregnant woman asks you: "Is it safe for me to exercise?" Many expectant mothers become less physically active during pregnancy, usually due to pain, but in many situations, exercise is the solution to their pregnancy-related aches and pains. Join Jennifer Dieter, MPT, mother of three, 7-time CrossFit Games athlete, world record holder in weightlifting, as she lays the essential groundwork for precisely programming exercise that is both safe and effective for expectant mothers. You'll uncover the top exercise recommendations and how to: Bust the 3 most common prenatal exercise myths Appropriately modify programming as the pregnancy progresses Target interventions to greatly reduce low back pain Long gone are the days of bed rest for all expecting mothers, you'll uncover specific stabilizing and pelvic floor exercises that lead to significant improvements in overall outcomes: lower incidences of gestational diabetes, preterm birth and cesarean delivery, just to name a few. This session is jam-packed with evidence-based prenatal exercise recommendations that you can use in your practice immediately.