Course Type: Book+DVD with Online Quiz Course contents include: 
Personal trainers and exercise professionals working with pre- and post-natal women will find that information in this course will remain a valuable resource in their fitness careers.
Based on the Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness book and ACE's Guide to Pre-Natal Fitness video, this course covers the physiological changes associated with pregnancy and explains how these changes influence the design and effectiveness of exercise programming for this special population. Both personal training programs and group fitness classes are discussed.
Written by Lenita Anthony, M.S., Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness explains the benefits and risks of exercising during pregnancy, as well as the fetal risks associated with pre-natal exercise. Also included are recommendations for pre-natal exercise, popular group exercise modes during pregnancy, and post-natal exercise and its role in recovery from the birth process.
The 60-minute video addresses contraindications to exercising during pregnancy and provides exercise and assessment demonstrations.
Upon completion of this course, you will have an understanding of the benefits and risks of exercise during pregnancy and be able to develop exercise programs based upon the specific needs of this exercise group.
Steps to completing this course
- After purchase, your item(s) will be shipped to you.
- Read the book and watch the DVD
- Go to http://www.acefitness.org/acestore and log in.
- After login click on "Online Learning Courses" in the "My Account" section.
- Choose the course that corresponds with your book.
- After successful completion of the quiz your CECs will automatically be added to your account with ACE.