Prenatal workout classes in Edmonton
Who says you can’t be fit and fabulous while you’re pregnant? Not only does working out during pregnancy keep you healthy and active, it will do wonders for your child to have a fit mom during birth. Here are some of the best prenatal workout classes in the city, offering everything from cardio workouts to yoga.
Aman Takhar Fitness
901-10365 97 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3W7Aman Takhar knows fitness. The personal trainer is an accomplished professional bodybuilder with competitive experience throughout North America and abroad. She holds prenatal courses twice a week at both the downtown location and at her St. Albert studio. The classes are for women in their second and third trimesters only. She will give you a customized nutrition program to help you maintain a healthy weight while staying fit.
J'adore Dance
Edmonton, AB T6H 3G1The award-winning prenatal fitness program, Bump and Groove, offers two sessions every Saturday. It’s great for any stage of pregnancy from first trimester to full term and is geared to each individual. It takes you through intervals of strength and toning exercises with high-energy, easy-to-follow dance moves to strengthen cardio. It safely works the entire body and gives you the stamina and strength for labour. Classes get you moving with urban beats and world dance styles along with the latest chartbusters so you and your “bump” can groove your way to fitness.
Prana Yoga Studio Inc
5611 199 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6M 0M8This studio puts you at ease the moment you enter. The soft lighting and studio decor aid focus and relaxation. They offer prenatal yoga classes twice a week, plus prenatal teacher-training courses for those who want to help future moms-to-be. The yoga for pregnancy classes target strength and flexibility, and aim to give you support and confidence right through childbirth. It’s available for all levels of yoga experience and all stages of pregnancy.
Redefining Eve
200-10920 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 0Z1This is a private personal studio for women, located on the south end of the High Level Bridge with a spectacular view of the River Valley. Their pre and postnatal classes are kept small to allow more one-on-one attention with the experienced fitness trainers. The instructors teach you which exercises are safe and how to train after birth for faster weight loss, postpartum. They also offer prenatal Pilates classes to improve posture and core strength.
Momentum Health & Wellness
Highly-trained instructors will take you through all stages of pregnancy with specially-designed courses based on trimester. Second trimester classes put a focus on strength training and cardio endurance to prepare the body for labour, while third trimester workouts strengthen your core and teach you relaxation breathing as you get closer to the big day. The biweekly classes are held in a quiet north side neighbourhood.
