The Complete Guide to Aqua Exercise for Pregnancy and Postnatal Health
May 2014 · A&C Black
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About this ebook
This is the essential guide for any fitness professional working with pregnant clients.
Exercise in water classes are extremely popular with pregnant women, but there are obvious health and safety considerations.
Includes:
- How to motivate and support clients
- Practical skills to teach a successful and useful pool session
- Putting together an effective session
- The safety considerations when working with pregnant women in a pool environment - learn about screening, contraindications and pool safety
- Working safely with clients with additional health concerns such as obesity/overweight or diabetes
The authors take you through the underpinning knowledge, and outline the many benefits of water based exercise for pregnant clients.
Exercise in water classes are extremely popular with pregnant women, but there are obvious health and safety considerations.
Includes:
- How to motivate and support clients
- Practical skills to teach a successful and useful pool session
- Putting together an effective session
- The safety considerations when working with pregnant women in a pool environment - learn about screening, contraindications and pool safety
- Working safely with clients with additional health concerns such as obesity/overweight or diabetes
The authors take you through the underpinning knowledge, and outline the many benefits of water based exercise for pregnant clients.
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3 reviews
About the author
Sarah Bolitho is Curriculum and Business Development Coordinator at Fitness Wales.
Vicky Hatch is an Exercise Practitioner at Papworth Hospital.
Vicky Hatch is an Exercise Practitioner at Papworth Hospital.
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