Did you know that 42.7% of your potential clientele are likely to be Mothers and that there are almost as many MUMS using gyms and fitness facilities as they are MEN?
Almost every fitness professional will find themselves with a mum in their class at some point so it’s important to understand some of the key differences you need to consider. In this session you will learn about the key contraindications many mums experience, how to ask the right questions and how to adapt your current training sessions to ensure you are looking after them safely and effectively.
Learning Outcomes:
• Quick Statistics – why it’s important to know
• Who is postnatal – who do they need to be aware of
• Building your team & staying within your scope of practice – the importance of a WHP and staying in your lane
• The FIVE Key contraindications – understanding key things that show up for mums
• Training to the weakest link – Abdominal Control & Pelvic Floor – how to check in for and adapt the exercises in their programs
• Changes & Checks – how to check in and what strategies to use to adapt exercises
• Potential risk factors when we don’t know – learning what they need to be aware of and avoiding injury down the track
