Pre and Postnatal Strength and Rehab

Designed for expectant and new mothers, our pre and postnatal strength sessions are designed to support you throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

Held in our fully equipped studio, our sessions focus on pelvic floor health, abdominal rehab, functional breathwork, and rebuilding full-body functional strength - so you’re armed for whatever life throws at you!

All of our instructors are highly experienced with specialist pre and postnatal qualifications and fully understand the mental and physical demands of motherhood. We will help you work at a pace that will serve your body as you regain your strength and fitness in a safe and welcoming environment.

Classes are one-to-one and you can book a 10-block of personal training sessions.

FAQs

  • Yes, strength training can be safe and highly beneficial during pregnancy when performed with proper guidance and modifications. It helps improve posture, core connection, and prepares the body for labour and postpartum recovery. However, training should be tailored to each stage of pregnancy and individual needs, focusing on safe techniques and avoiding adverse pressure on the abdominals or pelvic floor.

  • Strength training is generally suitable from post 6 weeks vaginal birth and 12 weeks post Caesarean birth, provided there have been no complications, following a 6-week GP check and being cleared for exercise. Feel free to contact us to check suitability.

  • Benefits may include improved muscle function, better posture, reduced risk of gestational diabetes, faster postpartum recovery, and decreased incidence of postpartum depression. Strength training can also help maintain fitness, manage weight, and support mental well-being during and after pregnancy.

  • Wear comfortable clothing, stay hydrated, and, if breastfeeding, consider feeding your baby or expressing milk before exercise to avoid discomfort. Please let us know about any aches, pains, or concerns so we can adjust your session as needed.

  • Yes! Babies are very welcome (but not required!)

“I’ve been coming to the postnatal classes at Move Strong for a while now, and I am starting to feel much stronger! I love how they help you tailor the class to your own needs and ability, and I can take it at a good pace that’s manageable for me. My little one always seems to enjoy it as well! You can have a little break and feed your baby whenever you need to, and it’s a really welcoming environment.”

“In Rowena, I have found a personal trainer who is technically competent, widely experienced and possessor of loads of emotional intelligence. The latter is very important to me: I wanted to work with someone who understood my fitness goals, but also all my life ambitions and challenges.”