Yes, exercise during pregnancy is safe and recommended for most women. Research shows that regular prenatal exercise reduces the risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and excessive weight gain. At ATP, our trainers are qualified in prenatal fitness and will adapt your programme as your pregnancy progresses.
Most women can begin gentle postnatal exercise 6-8 weeks after a vaginal delivery and 8-12 weeks after a caesarean, with doctor clearance. Your ATP trainer will start with core rehabilitation and pelvic floor recovery before gradually progressing to more intensive training.
During pregnancy, we modify exercises to avoid lying flat on your back after the first trimester, reduce high-impact activities, and avoid exercises that increase the risk of falls. Your ATP trainer will continuously adapt your programme based on how you feel and your stage of pregnancy.
Yes, specific core rehabilitation exercises can help close diastasis recti. Your ATP trainer will assess your abdominal separation and design a progressive programme focusing on deep core activation, proper breathing patterns, and exercises that bring the abdominal muscles back together safely.
Our postnatal programme focuses on rebuilding core strength, restoring pelvic floor function, correcting postural changes from pregnancy, and gradually returning to your pre-pregnancy fitness level. Your ATP trainer accounts for sleep deprivation, breastfeeding demands, and the physical recovery process.