“Mama in Training” Goes Beyond the Baby Books

Sept. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- Feeling great throughout pregnancy and thriving in the days, weeks, months and years after the birth of your baby is the goal of Marathon Physical Therapy’s new class series “Mama in Training.” Designed and taught by physical therapists specialized in women’s health, the classes will guide new moms and moms to-be toward optimal physical condition.

“Women are being told of the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy pregnancy, but many do not know where to begin or how to modify their existing exercise habits,” says Jessica McKinney, PT, MS, Director of the Center for Pelvic and Women's Health at Marathon Physical Therapy.  “We are excited to partner with women to meet this need and have designed Mama In Training to provide pregnancy-appropriate exercise that is in equal parts challenging, educational and preparatory for all that awaits them postpartum – lifting and carrying of babies, car seats, and strollers, to name a few.”

The small group training class will teach proper breathing techniques, and target balance, stability, strength and cardiovascular training in an environment that is safe and challenging for healthy pregnant women. It will work to build a proper movement foundation to allow for mobility and strength as pregnancy progresses and in preparation for the postpartum period. Exercises will simulate everyday movements that can improve function, mobility, posture, and strength, and will involve body weight, kettlebells, medicine balls, and exercise bands, as well as common postpartum equipment like car seats and strollers. The class will not involve any plyometric (jumping) activities and is safe for pregnant women who are cleared by their obstetric care provider for exercise. Individual movement and fitness assessments will be performed for all participants in the first and last weeks of class.

“Mama in Training” enrollment will run eight weeks from September 28 through November 19 and will be held on Mondays from 6pm-7pm and Thursdays from 11am-12pm at 425 Centre Street Newton, MA. Call Marathon PT’s Newton clinic to reserve your spot at 617.244.1990.

About Marathon Physical Therapy

Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine was founded in 2004 by physical therapists whose sole purpose was to create a platform for exceptional, progressive and cost-effective fitness, wellness, athletic training, women’s health and outpatient rehabilitation services through personalized care that emphasizes patient education and prevention of future injury. To learn more about Marathon Physical Therapy and services visit www.marathonpt.com.