The Complete Guide to Postnatal Fitness

An updated third edition of the guide for new mums, fitness leaders and physios on how to regain fitness following the birth of a baby.
This Complete Guide includes:
- exercises
- advice
- relevant anatomy and physiology
All clearly explained, fully updated and packed with exercises. Includes new guidance and up to date references, and all illustrations replaced with new photographs.

Judy DiFore has been specialising in ante/postnatal exercise for over 20 years. She is the Director of Pushy Mothers, Britain's leading pregnancy and postnatal fitness brand dedicated to providing safe, specific and effective exercise for new mums and mums-to-be. All her training courses are accredited by the Royal College of Midwives.

Introduction
1. Structure and Form
2. Lumbopelvic Stability
3. The Abdominal Muscles
4. The Pelvic Floor
5. The Breasts
6. Postnatal Complications
7. Preparing to Exercise
8. Selected Postnatal Exercises
9. Cardiovascular Training
10. Resistance Training
11. Group Fitness Sessions
12. Water Workouts
13. Relaxation
14. Planning a Postnatal Fitness Session
15. Management, Teaching and Evaluation of a Postnatal Fitness Session
Appendix
Glossary
Recommended Reading
Useful Contacts
Index