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Health & Exercise tips post pregnancy.

An Overview of Post Natal

Whether you are pregnant or have recently given birth, pre- and postnatal exercise can be very beneficial.

Exercise tips when you're pregnant:

  • Always warm up before exercising, and cool down afterwards
  • Try to keep active on a daily basis
  • Avoid any strenuous exercise in hot weather
  • Drink plenty of water and other fluids
  • You might like to try swimming because the water will support your increased weight. Some local swimming pools provide aquanatal classes with qualified instructors.
  • Exercises that have a risk of falling should only be done with caution as falls may risk damage to the baby
  • Don't lie flat on your back, particularly after 16 weeks, because the weight of your bump presses on the main blood vessel bringing blood back to your heart and this can make you feel faint
  • Don't take part in contact sports

Benefits

The more active and fit you are during pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape and weight gain. It will also help you to cope with labour and get back into shape after the birth.

Facts

Exercise is not dangerous for your baby – there is some evidence that active women are less likely to experience problems in later pregnancy and labour.

Find Post Natal Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Active Mums Club

The Active Mums Club is the go to place in Leicestershire for anything relating to pregnancy and post-baby physical activity. We want local mums to know about the importance of physical activity.

Contact your local Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Team

Across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland the Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Teams are providing opportunities to support you to become more active.

Let's Get Moving Champions

We share the stories of how local residents of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland use physical activity and exercise to improve their health and wellbeing.

Let's Get Moving: Healthy Spring!

For inspiration and opportunities to get you moving more throughout Spring!

Ramadan Recharge

The intention behind Ramadan Recharge is to revive the Sunnah of living mindfully and including some movement in our everyday lives.

National Governing Bodies

NHS England

Contact Name
NHS England
Contact Email
england.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Telephone
0300 311 22 33

Live Well Leicester

At Live Well Leicester we are fully committed to supporting out local communities in Leicester to become, happier, healthier and fitter.

Andrew Hill Personal Training

Andrew Hill Personal Training

Personalised fitness coaching service specialising in nutrition and weight management. 

Nesting Lotus Aquanatal

Nesting Lotus Aquanatal

Nesting Lotus run midwife led, water-based exercise classes for pregnancy and post-birth. We not only provide you with a safe and fun form of exercise, but a space where we can discuss relevant topics surrounding your journey into motherhood.

Sweaty Mama Leicester South

Sweaty Mama is a fun, effective and interactive workout for you and your little one.

All sessions are run by a Pre & Postnatal specialist in a safe and relaxed environment.

We would love to have you join us!

Femina Polskie Centrum

Femina Polskie Centrum

Invigorating fitness class for women in Leicester, where you can seamlessly incorporate your child into your workout routine.

Bridge4Studio

At our brand new exercise studio in Birstall, we provide great work-outs for all, personal training in small groups, a range of Pilates classes and more! We are interested in the science of fitness. As well as making you feel good.

Serenity Pilates And Fitness Studio Wigston

Serenity Pilates And Fitness Studio Wigston

20 Pilates classes a week in a small contemporary studio, with a maximum of 9 people in each class. Please have a look at our website at www.serenitystudio.co.uk for more details, a timetable and information.

YogaBellies Leicester

YogaBellies Leicester

Beautiful and ethical yoga classes for women of all life stages and all abilities.

We provide a number of classes around Leicestershire:

YogaBellies for Pregnancy
YogaBellies for Mum & Baby
YogaBellies for Women

Fiona's Fitness

We offer circuit based fitness classes for ladies, expectant mothers and older adults. Along with classes for parents where you can bring your little one with you!

Classes cater for all abilities and exercises are modified to your individual requiremen

((BOUNCE)) Huncote

((BOUNCE)) Huncote

High intensity, low impact workout choreographed to music performed on re-bounders

((BOUNCE)) Desford

High intensity, low impact choreographed re-bounding workout

My Tribe

My Tribe

Womens Circuit Classes and Bootcamps
Pre and postnatal fitness classes and postnatal rehabilitation courses. Babies and children welcome

The Deep End Activity Centre

The Deep End Activity Centre provides a multi-use community sport, health and physical activity space. The newly refurbished area includes a kitchen and changing area, providing a fantastic space available for the community to use.

Studio Thirteen Pilates Yoga & Therapy.

Pilates, Yoga and wellness centre offering physiotherapy, CBT, reformer Pilates, matwork Pilates and Yoga.
Classes throughout the week led by a team of highly qualified proffesionals.

((BOUNCE)) Lutterworth

((BOUNCE)) Lutterworth

High intensity, low impact choreographed re-bounding workout

Village Green Fitness

Village Green Fitness

An inclusive selection of classes for those who enjoy exercising outdoors or in a less traditional fitness environment.

Big Bums and Little Bums Ltd

Group fitness classes that aim to help you move and smile more, whatever your age or fitness level.

Including Broadway Boogie, Zumba, Zumba Gold, Soulsa and Clubbercise.

Based in Melton Mowbray.

MamaBabyBliss Leicester

MamaBabyBliss Leicester

MamaBabyBliss classes are more than just a weekly class - we aim to provide pre-and postnatal classes that help stretch the body and mind but also create a community that cares and build friendships beyond the classes.

Grow to glow fitness

Grow to glow fitness

Grow to glow fitness ante and postnatal specialist based in Rutland.

Excellence Health and Wellbeing Ltd

Excellence Health and Wellbeing Ltd

We run Physio led Pilates classes in Oakham and have specialised Post Natal Mummy and Me sessions as well as standard classes.

Women's Fitness Class

Women's Fitness Class

Fitness class for women and their children in Leicester.

Health Walk - Countesthorpe

Health Walk - Countesthorpe

The Active Blaby team co-ordinate and sometimes lead a series of walks designed to get people moving. These Health Walks are quite short in length, relatively easy in pace and are delivered in a way to get you moving as a first step to building activity into your day. They are also a great chance to socialise with other like minded people and have some fun too!!

Barrow Upon Soar Wellbeing Walks

Barrow Upon Soar Wellbeing Walks

Beginner friendly walking group, led by an insured and trained Walk Leader

Wednesday Nature Walks with Loughborough Female Fitness

Wednesday Nature Walks with Loughborough Female Fitness

Loughborough Female Fitness walking group, females only!

The Social Trail

The Social Trail

Family friendly short walks starting from the Children's Centre

Monday Motivation Walk with Loughborough Female Fitness

Monday Motivation Walk with Loughborough Female Fitness

Loughborough Female Fitness walking group, females only!

Women and Girls Football

Women and Girls Football

Opportunities for women and girls of all ages and abilities to play football in female-only sessions and teams.

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