ReStart 6 Week Foundational Postnatal Programme in Bath
Return to exercise postnatal 6 week programme
For new mamas who haven’t yet returned to exercise since having their baby and want to develop confidence in working out with weights and low-impact cardio.
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Next dates will be in Autumn 2024
After the current 6 week programme finishes in May, we’re running a class every Friday throughout Summer as a more flexible option for everyone.
Expect all of the great aspects of these programmes wrapped up into our weekly classes.
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Who's it for?
This programme is for new mamas who haven’t yet returned to exercise and want a safe return to lifting weights.
The programme incorporates foundational moves targeting strength, balance and testing for impact tolerance. There is extra emphasis on core and pelvic floor rehabilitation and more simplified workouts to help build confidence. We can make adjustments for all exercises depending on where you’re at right now, so if you want a bit more of a challenge there will absolutely be the space to make that happen.
Expect moves like bodyweight strength training, banded exercises, pilates-inspired core sequences and a gentle reintroduction to light strength training over the course of the 6 weeks.
We can accommodate a small number of crawling babies but ideally your baby is still quite static as the sessions will involve different equipment and many moving mamas!
Whether you had a c-section or vaginal birth, you’re welcome here provided you’ve had sign off from your GP.
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What to expect
This 6 Week Postnatal fitness programme is the perfect way to return to exercise after having a baby.
In the programme:
- 6 x weekly in-person gym sessions
- 6 x at-home workouts
- Evidence-led education around postnatal recovery
Workouts
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MEET THE TRAINER
Designed by a mama for mamas
I’m Olivia, I designed and produced the ReStart 6 Week postnatal programme as a way for women to gently return to exercise in a safe and focussed way. As a mama to a 1 year old, I get it, I understand how tough it can be to workout after sleep deprivation and maternity leave can feel pretty isolating at times!
I designed a programme that I wanted to benefit from myself, weekly cardio and strength training sessions to support postpartum recovery as well as re-build fitness and strength in a safe way. This is a great opportunity to join other like-minded women and reconnect with your body.
With one in-person gym session and flexible at-home workouts you can expect to feel stronger, fitter and more resilient for the demands of parenthood every week.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Return to pre-pregnancy fitness faster
01
How breathing supports and aids postpartum recovery
02
Checks on ab separation and the best exercises to help healing
03
The pelvic floor muscles, common myths and practical tips to strengthen
- Group WhatsApp chat to remain accountable and to encourage others
- Mindset coaching to build awareness and intention around fitness
Pricing
Your investment
A great way to return to exercise through group accountability, great workouts and with your baby by your side.
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Access to the 6 Week ReStart Postnatal Porgramme.
- 6 gym classes (once a week)
- Fitness testing and benchmarking to track progress
- 6 Online Follow along workouts
- Premium evidence-led content on postnatal recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Toniq has lots of space so there’s plenty of room to bring your buggy and space for babies to lie down next to you whilst you workout. We also have a large playpen for babies who are a bit more active but unfortunately we can’t allow toddlers as there’ll be a lot of potential hazards and moving mamas in the space!
If you’re not yet exercising, then this session is a great opportunity to start moving again under controlled supervision by a post-natal specialist.
All exercises are adapted to suit your level of fitness, you’ll need to fill in a post-natal activity readiness questionnaire so I can understand the type of birth you had and any ongoing challenges that I need to be aware of. This just helps me to modify each session to work for you.
The space is breastfeeding friendly (we’ll find you a step/bench you can sit on or a corner if you prefer extra privacy) and you’re welcome to change your baby’s nappy provided you have a change mat with you.
If you’re baby is really struggling you have a couple of options, either I’ll hold your baby while you workout or you’re welcome to cover a lap of the park opposite with baby in the pram whilst completing an outdoor circuit. We want to you to get as much value out of the gym-time as possible.
Don’t worry, I won’t be getting you to do the bleep test!
This is purely for your benefit so you can benchmark where you’re at right now in your recovery. It’s also a great point of reference for us to test against in the final week to see if there’s improvement.
You don’t have to share your notes, and the session itself is designed like an actual workout.
Working out with me is about appreciating how positive exercise and movement makes you feel. Yes, we’re interested in seeing results but it’s also about the profound effect of exercise on mood, self-esteem and mental health. It’s all connected.
We cap the numbers at 10 to ensure you get the attention on technique and form throughout. So if you’re interested, you should definitely book to guarantee a space.
These programmes will run quarterly and there is the ReBuild evening postnatal programme so there will be further opportunities to get involved if the timings don’t work out.
If you’ve still got questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.