Pregnancy Fitness - Jennifer Patrick

Class information - Pregnancy Fitness and Core

This is a gentle exercise class that focuses on a Fun Total Body Workout to help you feel your best throughout your pregnancy journey. The moves can be adapted to suit your trimester to ensure that exercises are safe and effective.

In each hour we have together we will focus on:

• Safe and functional strength based movements (using body weight and bands)
• Breathwork for a better birth and recovery
• Gentle cardiovascular fitness
• Tips for avoiding back pain and abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
• Deep core work and pelvic floor activation

Please bring a bottle of water to the session and you will need to fill out prenatal assessment form before the class commences. You can get the assessment form by emailing Jennifer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Many women worry that exercise in pregnancy can hurt their baby but according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) exercise is safe during pregnancy and provides a range of health benefits for mother and baby. These can include an easier delivery without the need for drugs and surgery. Exercise can help you achieve an ideal body weight for your pregnancy and avoid gestational diabetes.

Some benefits reported for babies whose mums exercised have been lighter leaner babies with better heart health and even better cognitive development in some studies. Most importantly exercise during pregnancy can just make you feel better!

Jennifer Patrick has been into strength training and exercise for over 25 years. During her pregnancy she realised there was not a lot of support for pregnant women who wanted to stay active.

She started her journey in the southern state of Alabama and completed her Masters in Exercise Science and Health from Auburn University at Montgomery. Her mission is to raise awareness around the benefits of pregnancy exercise and get women moving and nourishing their bodies before, during and after pregnancy.
Her more recent and relevant certifications include:

1. Pre and Post Natal Correct Exercise Specialist Certification with Fit For Birth.
2. Post Natal Certification Burrell Education
3. Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach with ACE.