Personal Trainer for Women Postpartum

Personal trainer who specializes in postpartum fitness

Dec 2011

I am looking for a personal trainer that can fit sort of specific parameters. Primarily, I am looking for someone who specializes in postpartum fitness (diastasis recti)who can design a fitness program for me that will help me lose about 20 pounds and address my stomach (I am 39 with a 1 and 3 yo and planning on a third). Motivation is not my primary issue, as I already go to the gym one hour per day, six days per week so I don't need someone to show up at my house and drag me out of bed or anything, I just (clearly) don't know what to do once at the gym because the weight has plateaued and my belly is still big. I am a member of 24hour fitness in Oakland and I can continue to devote one hour per day (mornings), 6 days per week (M-Sat) but it must be a program I can do there because they provide childcare. Any recommendations for trainers who could help me? I imagine a number of meetings early on, with assessment and one-on-one 'training' (perhaps AT the gym?) and then maybe phone support and occasional in-person follow-up? Never done this before...thanks. CSH

Rachel Tufunga at Team Tufunga is amazing! She is the best personal trainer I've ever tried. She is encouraging & inventive & super knowledgeable! Over 20 years in the business. She was written up a few years ago in the Chronicle. She also has a class at the gym on Mon & Wed at 12 you can try to check her out. I've worked with her on & off for over 10 years and still use a workout on my own she gave me back when I started.She trains some of the younger/newer trainers around town. Here's the info I have (510)655-6796 info [at] teamtufunga.com
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I just 'graduated' today from a great six-week program run by Cheryl Bjornson. It's an intensive program designed to rehabilitate and repair a diastasis recti. I have two kids and I'm certainly less fit than my pre-child days, but even with consistent exercise my core was still a long way from being strong and supported. Lots of the exercise programs I had participated in locally had actually made my separation worse. It's six-week commitment but you'll be so happy you did it! Good luck! http://www.abseparationrehab.com/ Tighter Tummy in Oakland

Sept 2009

I'm looking for a personal trainer to come to my house and help me get back in shape post pregnancy. We have a treadmill, weights, etc., and so I just want some help with a plan and getting started. Ideally, I'd love a student in training or someone new to personal training to keep the cost down, but they don't need to be dirt cheap. Someone good and affordable is what I'm after. Wanting to Lose the Baby Weight

A year ago I began working with a personal trainer named Sandy Endo at the Albany YMCA. She has been training a little over three years and is in the process of completing a Pilates instructor certification. I was lacking in motivation and feeling frustrated with the weight Iblinda [at] fluidpiano.comd gained after having two kids and needed someone not only to push and motivate me, but to also be understanding of the position I was in. Sandy was all of thatb definitely able to push when necessary, capable of putting together a program that matched my needs, including cardio, strength and flexibility. Because of her Pilates and dance background she focuses on integrated/whole body movement which leads to better posture and alignment. I was so happy with my results, I got into the habit of exercising on a regular basis, Iblinda [at] fluidpiano.comm looking and more importantly feeling better than ever! And by the way, Sandy is also a mom so understands what its like after having kids. I might also say she has a great sense of humor and makes the workout fun! Please give her a call at 510.590.6057 or email: shendo77 [at] sbcglobal.net. Her website is www.sandyendo.com. I hope you can connect with her! fit and happy

Hi, We've worked out with a WONDERFUL personal trainer. Her name is Shira and she changed our lives. Really! She trains our whole family, myself and my partner (I'm 46 and my partner is 53-neither of us is what you would call ''athletic'') as well as our two daughters, who are both 10. Shira is very affordable ($80 an hour, and she has all kinds of deals for small groups that can make it even more affordable.) She is sweet, energetic, and very wonderful with both kids and adults. She just opened her own gym (The Athletic Playground), but I think that she'll come to you, if you want her to. Her workouts are short (15-30 min.) and take EVERYTHING out of me. Thanks to her I got in shape, for the first time in my life. She uses every day objects (chairs, doorways, park benches) to do the workout. It's fun, quick, effective and affordable. Try her! Shira's #: (510)289-1733. Happy sweating! Na'ama

I know of a personal trainer who lives in the East Bay and works within people's budget. He is very experienced and gives free phone consultations for an honest, professional opinion of what type of program will best fit your goals. He has a wide range of health knowledge including nutrition. He has great references from several gyms. He has a great sense of humor and is very easy to work with. His name is Robert Alexander. Please e-mail me if you want his contact info. Kirsten