The Complete Guide to Postnatal Fitness

by Judy DiFiore

Overview

An updated third edition of the guide for new mums, fitness leaders and physios on how to regain fitness following the birth of a baby.

This Complete Guide includes:
- exercises
- advice
- relevant anatomy and physiology

All clearly explained, fully updated and packed with exercises. Includes new guidance and up to date references, and all illustrations replaced with new photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781408196557
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	12/13/2013
Series:	Complete Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Judy DiFore has been specialising in ante/postnatal exercise for over 20 years. She is the Director of Pushy Mothers, Britain's leading pregnancy and postnatal fitness brand dedicated to providing safe, specific and effective exercise for new mums and mums-to-be. All her training courses are accredited by the Royal College of Midwives.
Judy DiFiore has been specialising in ante/postnatal exercise for over 20 years. She is the Director of Pushy Mothers, Britain's leading pregnancy and postnatal fitness brand dedicated to providing safe, specific and effective exercise for new mums and mums-to-be. All her training courses are accredited by the Royal College of Midwives.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Structure and Form
2. Lumbopelvic Stability
3. The Abdominal Muscles
4. The Pelvic Floor
5. The Breasts
6. Postnatal Complications
7. Preparing to Exercise
8. Selected Postnatal Exercises
9. Cardiovascular Training
10. Resistance Training
11. Group Fitness Sessions
12. Water Workouts
13. Relaxation
14. Planning a Postnatal Fitness Session
15. Management, Teaching and Evaluation of a Postnatal Fitness Session

Appendix
Glossary
Recommended Reading
Useful Contacts
Index

Editorial Reviews

a must-read guide for pregnant women and new mums. Packed with the most up-to-the-minute research on how to get fit safely and effectively after giving birth” —Health and Fitness (August 2010)

“a must-have for all fitness instructors and personal trainers working with post natal women” —Guild of Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Instructors

From the Publisher