Stellenbosch-based boutique fitness studio Body Elite Fitness has expanded their unique service offering to include a complete pre-natal fitness regime for pregnant women. The classes operate under the newly launched Body Elite Women division of the company, which targets women who want to get and stay fit throughout all of life's physical challenges.
Spearheaded by fitness expert and co-owner of Body Elite Fitness, Ingrid Norman, the pre-natal classes aim to provide expectant mothers with the knowledge and training they need to manage all the elements that contribute to a healthy body and mind during pregnancy.
Ingrid says; “International studies have shown that exercising during pregnancy offers a variety of advantages, including a healthier baby, possible easier and shorter labour, a lower risk of pre-mature births and postpartum depression, faster recovery and gaining less unhealthy weight during your pregnancy. With this information in mind, we have worked closely with a locally based gynecologist to design a relevant pre-natal health and fitness regime to help clients manage the physical demands of their changing bodies at any stage during their pregnancy”.
As a business owner, personal trainer, nutritionist, fitness competitor and herself a new mom, Ingrid quickly saw an opportunity in the Stellenbosch and surrounding areas to offer expectant moms the benefits of having the guidance of an experienced personal trainer who knows and can relate to their personal fitness needs and limitations.
All the exercises are gynecologically approved and each tailor-made programme includes optimal exercise routines for each client according to her specific goals and needs. By using a combination of strength training, Pilates, specialized pelvic training and Yoga that’s incorporated into a 45-minute session, clients are guaranteed an all-round exhilarating workout that has long-term benefits.
Ingrid concludes; “The experience of pregnancy and the birth of your child will be one of the most memorable and life changing events that you will ever have. We’d like to make the journey as easy and enjoyable as possible through offering the opportunity to enjoy a body that’s fit, beautiful and able to cope with the physical and emotional demands of motherhood”.
Various pre-natal class packages from Body Elite Women are available to suit your needs and time schedule, and groups are kept small to ensure optimal progress. For further information visit www.bodyelitewomen.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
