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Private 1-1 Personal Training Focused on Postnatal Health
Postnatal Personal Training: London
Pregnancy takes a toll on your body. No matter what you see on social media, there are no magical ways that celebrities ‘snap back’ into their pre-pregnancy physique or fitness.
While there are no miraculous quick-fixes, there are proven ways to help you body recover and find new levels of health. At Fitness Lab, our personal trainers understand the science and physiology of pregnancy and post-pregnancy recovery.
As soon as you’re ready, we’re here to help. No public gyms, no queuing for machines, and no feeling of being watched as you workout. Just beautiful studios, friendly and understanding personal trainers, and an exercise programme that works for you.
As is always the case with Fitness Lab, you’re guaranteed a completely bespoke-to-you experience, world-class 1-1 coaching in impeccable private studio space, immaculate changing areas, and no membership fees – ever.
Private Training In Your Own Studio Space
As health and fitness professionals, we’re very aware that typical gym spaces often aren’t appealing to women who are looking to work towards fitness goals. At Fitness Lab, we break the mould – we have personal training ‘pods’ that are exclusively yours when you work with your qualified personal trainer.
Everything you need for your tailored workouts can be found in your pod – including cardio and strength training equipment, as well as all those other useful items that can be hard to track down in a gym – like mats, rollers, steps, balls, and more. What’s more, the only eyes on you will be your dedicated coach – because privacy is important for everyone.
We'll Help You Feel 'You' Again
Giving birth is usually one of the most physically traumatic things that happens to a person’s body. For nine months, your body has been transformed into an incubator for the baby growing inside you – then, giving birth puts an untold strain on virtually every muscle you have.
As such, it’s perfectly normal to feel different after giving birth. Your body will almost always feel different – and the sudden changes in hormones and bodily processes can leave your brain feeling different too.
At Fitness Lab, we do more than ‘just’ personal training. We’ll help you understand what your body has been through, then help you make adjustments to ensure your recovery is as smooth as possible. Managable and safe exercise is at the heart of what we do – but we’re also qualified to talk to you about how your diet, levels of rest, and other lifestyle factors will help recovery too.
Experienced Postnatal Personal Trainers
It’s important not to assume that just any personal trainer will be able to effectively coach you through recovering from child-birth. There are big differences in the kind of fitness programme for someone who’s recently given birth, especially around safety.
This is where expert knowledge of what pregnancy does to your body is absolutely essential. This is a level of expert knowledge we’re proud to have here at Fitness Lab. As well as the appropriate qualifications, we have thousands of hours of experience training people who are recovering after giving birth.
You may or may not choose Fitness Lab to have by your side as you recover – but it’s vital that you work with coaches who fully understand the unique challenges that personal training presents for people after childbirth.
Real People, Real Stories, Real Results
We know personal training can be life-changing – but we don’t expect you to take our word for it. Read more about a real person’s journey with Fitness Lab.
No Membership Fees
As a Fitness Lab client, you do not pay ongoing membership fees — you pay for the sessions you use and nothing more.
This means you’ll always get outstanding value for money – and you can adjust your sessions up and down as required so they fit perfectly around your life and schedule.
You can even share the sessions you’ve paid for with a spouse, family member, colleague or friend too.
What Happens at a Personal Training Consultation?
When you get in touch with Fitness Lab, we’ll call or email to arrange a free, no-obligation 1-hour consultation at the studio of your choice with a world-class coach we think will suit your needs.
During your consultation, you’ll get a tour of the studio, and your personal trainer will chat with you about your goals. We’ll carry out a detailed movement assessment and a professional body composition scan – helping to identify strengths and potential weaknesses. From there, your coach will produce a 100-day plan explaining exactly what your sessions will involve.
It’s the perfect opportunity to see if Fitness Lab feels like a good fit for your life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Your Personal Trainers Qualified in Postnatal Training?
We have personal trainers with a specialist qualification in pre natal exercise and post natal training sessions. To complement this qualification, they also have extensive real-world experience working with fitness training clients through each trimester.
Rest assured, you’re in expert hands when our team put together an exercise program to take you through pregnancy and beyond.
Should I Speak to My Doctor Before Commiting to Postnatal Training?
Yes. No two births are exactly the same, so it’s important to seek medical advice before you make any plans to start exercising (whether that’s with us, or just generally).
Don’t worry if this means that exercise is limited for the time being or just not feasible. When you get in touch, we’re always happy to talk to you about how personal training can fit alongside your doctor’s recommendations. You might even decide to start with some online training so you can fit your sessions in between changes, feeds, and nap times!
How Soon Can I Train After Giving Birth?
After a natural birth, your GP should sign you off for exercise after your 6 week check up. After a c-section, you should wait at least 12 weeks before training. Of course, it goes without saying there’s absolutely no rush to start a fitness programme.
There are small exercises you can start doing before you are signed off for training in the gym – breathing work, pelvic floor exercises and core activation being especially important. Your personal trainer will guide you with these exercises and explain how to gradually build up.