Specifically designed low impact exercise class in the great outdoors for pregnant women to keep fit, help with the increasing demands of pregnancy and prepare for birth in a safe, fun and effective way. We pay particular attention to your posture, back and pelvic floor.
...active pregnancy is the way to go....reaping the benefits of outdoor exercise will help you adapt to your changing shape and help prepare you for the challenges of 'labour day'...
Production of endorphins giving a ‘feel good’ factor
Brisk walking works heart and lungs
Improves cardiovascular fitness
Eases back/pelvic pain and minor symptoms of pregnancy
Increases energy
Provides posture/back/abdominal and pelvic floor awareness
Improves posture and increases abdominal/core strength
Helps prevent postnatal complication such as separation off abdominal muscles (recti diastasis) and urinary incontinence
Improves self-esteem and body confidence
Enhances bonding with baby
May shorten the birth process/labour
Fun, sociable and a great way to make new friendships
Prepares body for birth
Maintain a healthy weight gain
Meet at agreed point and warm welcome
Complete registration form for Leeds Let’s Get Active & enrolment forms if not already completed
Warm up, walking lap around the park at normal pace
Group mobilising and warm up exercises to music
Brisk walking around the park
Intermittent low impact aerobic and muscular strengthening exercises at a variety of stopping points to music
Lap back to starting point for warm down and stretching exercises
Time to chat over healthy refreshments
Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing (supportive bra) with suitable & supportive footwear
Remember waterproofs if the weather is wet
Remember sun protection if we are lucky enough to have sunshine
Bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated