Postpartum personal trainer recs?
After having a C section, I'm ready to start exercising again. I'm concerned that I'm going to hurt myself even if I go slowly. I'm looking for a personal trainer that specializes in helping postpartum women. I appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!
Dec 21, 2016
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Check out Mary McQueen at Baby Boot Camp Oakland (https://babybootcamp-alamedaoakland.frontdeskhq.com/staff_members). She offers both private training as well as exercise classes for postpartum mothers. During class Mary offers specific modifications based on how long postpartum you are as well as for C-Sections and Diastasis Recti. I went to 2-4 classes a week while on leave- they helped me to get slowly back in shape and gave me an opportunity to meet some local moms.
Congratulations on your birth! Hope recovery is going well. I've been working with Caitlin at The Lotus Method for two years now, pre- and post-partum. I had pretty significant physical issues post-partum, and she's been great about working with me to help strengthen my body. She's also given me great recommendations for physical therapy (Annemarie at Miracle PT http://www.miraclept.com/) Caitlin's schedule might be tough to get into, but the other trainers are great, too. TLM currently has three locations in SF and they will be opening a location in the east bay in 2017. http://www.thelotusmethodsf.com/#the-lotus-method/pre/postnatal-fitness…. It's not inexpensive but I think you get what you pay for here.
Anna at El Cerrito Fitness is certified in post natal Pilates. She's a great trainer and can help you get strong again without getting hurt. 510-604-5732.
Good luck to you.
The Fuse Fitness in Kensington is well known for their expert level coaches and are great with postpartum programming.
377 Colusa Ave, Kensington CA. 510-558-8638