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CANCELLED Preparing for Fitness: A guide for Pre and Postnatal Women

Learn where to being on your pre and postnatal fitness journey!

By Parks & Rec, City of Chestermere February 27, 2020

Program cancelled: Due to the global coronavirus situation, this program has been cancelled until further notice.


This will be a fun, interactive session! You will leave with more knowledge, confidence, and trust in your body allowing you to safely and effectively return to (or continue with) fitness and exercise. You will learn:

  • What exactly the pelvic floor is and why proper muscle function is crucial in exercise
  • Changes in posture, the abdominal wall, the pelvic floor, and the respiratory system during pregnancy
  • Postpartum: the birthing process - how it can affect a woman physically and psychologically
  • Recovery and return to exercise
  • Dealing with unrealistic body expectations
  • Practice breathing techniques, proper posture, and how to assess for abdominal separation (and why deviations are normal)
  • Overcoming barriers to exercise after baby

When: Tuesday, March 31,  2020

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM MDT

Where: City of Chestermere City Hall

Cost: $30.00 per person

Registration: Please click here to register. Space is limited. Last day to register is March 13, 2020.