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Pre & Postnatal GroupX Course

Pre & Postnatal Group Instructor Course

Safely, effectively, & confidently support your pre & postnatal members in class

Do you get nervous every time a pregnant or postpartum member walks into your class? Do you sometimes say nothing for fear of saying the “wrong” thing? It’s time to put an end to that. In just a few hours, this simple (but powerful) self-paced online course will help you…

Know when to avoid or modify moves (and why)

Easily modify while staying true to your format

Guide members in making choices for their bodies

Be prepared with beneficial core exercise options

Support a safe & effective postpartum return

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A First-Of-Its-Kind Course

This is the first course designed specifically for Group Fitness Instructors. Newly updated for 2024, it’s applicable for all non-aquatic formats — including HIIT, boxing, barre, yoga, Pilates, dance/cardio, strength & conditioning, rowing, cycling, and running. Watch the video below to see how it will help you create a WIN-WIN-WIN for you, your members, and your studio.

 

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What You Receive

  • 1-Year Access to Online Learning Platform
  • Lifetime Access to Course Materials
  • 4 Self-Paced Learning Modules (~5 – 7 hours)
  • Video Lessons, Downloadable Text, Self-Checks
  • Pre & Postnatal Core Exercise Video Library
  • Machine & Equipment Considerations Guide
  • Certificate of Completion & CECs

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What You Learn

Learn more about the topics covered in each module of the course.

Understand the 8 changes that have the greatest implications for your work as an instructor. For each change, you’ll learn what happens and how it impacts physical activity. Having this knowledge will help you appreciate the rationale for the guidance in modules 3 and 4.

The changes you learn in Module 1 can lead to various pre & postnatal pains & injuries (and the guidance you give your members can go a long way in helping them prevent these issues, or potentially exacerbating them). We want to make sure you do the former! So, we’ll discuss the 4 most common pains injuries — Low Back Pain, Diastasis Recti, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and SI Joint Pain — including what causes them, how to spot them, how to help mitigate them, and why they are NOT exclusive to your pre & postnatal members.

With the context from Modules 1 and 2, now we’ll pull this information together into some coaching tips that will enable you to confidently provide your pre & postnatal members a safe and effective workout. This module covers tips to focus on — emphasizing simple strategies that have the biggest impact. You’ll see how nearly all these strategies benefit every single person in class.

This module covers what to modify or avoid by trimester, and why. Because every individual is different, you’ll also learn simple tools you can use to help your members make the best choices for their bodies. In addition, because so many of the modifications are for core exercises, this module closes by teaching you core exercises that are highly beneficial for your pre & postnatal members (and everyone else in class too), so you’ll have plenty of core exercise alternatives to offer your pre & postnatal members (besides Bird Dog!).

The final module provides additional resources to further support you, including:

  • Beneficial Pre & Postnatal Core Exercise Library: This contains video demonstrations of over 30 beneficial core exercises that you can offer to pre & postnatal participants if the rest of the class is doing core work that is not appropriate for this population. These exercises are also great for the rest of the class too!
  • Machine & Equipment Considerations Guide: This offers some important considerations and simple tips for common equipment used in group fitness – including rowing machines, bikes, ski ergs, reformers or Megaformers, kettlebells, TRX, and boxing bags.
  • Additional Resources: Your course PDFs often contain links to additional resources for optional further learning. You’ll find a document that consolidates all these links.

After the 4 learning modules above, there is a 50-minute timed exam that you take at home on your computer or device. There are 35 multiple choice questions, and you must get an 85% (30 questions correct) to pass. You can use any notes you want, but you must complete the exam within the 50 minute time limit.

Graduate Feedback

This course is a game-changer for all group fitness instructors! I learned so much, and feel so much more confident about my ability to create a safer and more enjoyable class experience for my pre & postnatal members -- and everyone else too. Truly eye-opening and a MUST for anyone looking to elevate their classes and create a more inclusive experience!

Stephanie A., F45 Coach and Personal Trainer

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After taking this course I can say with 100% certainty that I can safely help my pregnant and postpartum members continue their exercise journey while still being true to my class format. I think every instructor should take this course!

Jamie Tuttle, Orangetheory Fitness Coach

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As a cis-gender man, I often feel at a loss when a class member shares her pregnancy status with me. I doubt I will ever specialize in working with pregnant/post-partum folks, but I am so grateful to have some clear guidelines and resources moving forward. Thank you for creating this course!

James Donegan, Equinox Group Fitness Instructor

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This was one of the most useful and practical courses I have taken in my entire fitness education. It gets right to the point with clear information laid out in a way that makes sense – supported by real life applications that benefit ALL participants. I think this course should be a requirement for any group fitness instructor.

Sabrina Ursaner, Co-Founder of Alignment Essentials

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There are so many myths out there about pregnancy and postpartum fitness. I am glad this course dispels these myths and provides elite-level education in a relevant fashion. If you are hesitant about coaching this population, or just want to increase your confidence in being able to rapidly adapt a workout for them, I highly recommend this course!

Juddy Ferguson, F45 Master Trainer & Global Athletics Educator

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This was such a great course that provided real-life scenarios, examples, and ways to link back to the in-class experiences I lead every week. The content was well-organized, clear, and thorough. ProNatal has struck the delicate balance of science-backed information and relatable, approachable guidance. Thank you!

Chayanne Joel, Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

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This course provides one of the most user-friendly training platforms I’ve seen. The material is smartly-structured, up-to-date, and highly relevant. It gives you the confidence to provide pre/postnatal clients a safe and effective workout and removes the stress of figuring out how to do this in a group setting.

Melody Davi, Training & Development, SLT, Obé

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ProNatal elevated my ability to help people of all stages of life -- not just those who are pre/post-natal -- have a better fitness experience. I was able to learn & apply quickly the concepts taught. All the information was presented in an easy-to-understand manner and at a pace that wasn't overwhelming. 10/10 would recommend this for anyone in fitness!

Zac Obray, Orantheory Fitness Coach

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This year in particular, I had more pregnant members approaching me with questions and I didn't feel comfortable giving them guidance. I found this course and could not be happier with what I learned! I loved how it was specific to group fitness – with actionable tips and great rules of thumb. I now feel very confident to assist my pregnant and postpartum members, and I learned so many great tips that will benefit ALL members. So much I did not know before!

Kim Smith, Orangetheory Fitness Coach

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This course went above and beyond! I was impressed with the amount of content taught, and found it to be very applicable to everyday real world situations that I face every day in class. I was also impressed with the amount of resources provided. I not only feel confident in coaching my pre & postnatal members, but feel equipped with greater self-awareness of my own body. 12/10 would recommend!

Elizabeth Hill, F45 Coach

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Our education is trusted, and recommended by some of the most recognizable health clubs and boutique fitness studios in the U.S.

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FAQs

The concepts are applicable for most non-aquatic group fitness formats (including HIIT, boxing, barre, yoga, Pilates, dance/cardio, strength & conditioning, cycling, rowing, and running). In general, we give guiding principles that can be applied to any format, but we also give examples of how you might apply them in the formats listed above as well.

No. If you wish to work with pre/postnatal clients one-on-one, or in a dedicated class, then you would want to take our Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Course, which is a much more in-depth and comprehensive education that focuses on specific training strategies that are unique to this population.

This course is designed for group instructors who simply want to understand the basic cues and modifications to help participants have a safer and more effective experience in class. It focuses on only those concepts that can easily and realistically be applied in a group fitness setting.

If you plan to work one-on-one with pre and postnatal clients, then you should take the Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist Course, as this course will not prepare you to work one-on-one with clients.

After taking the Specialist Course, if you feel you need additional help in determining how to apply some of the concepts in a group fitness setting, then you can certainly take this course as well because the concepts are specific to group fitness.

If you have further questions, please contact us at info@pronatalfitness.com. 

Because we update our courses frequently, we do not include a printed textbook. However, each module contains a downloadable PDF with all the detailed text.

Yes! This course is approved for the following CECs:

  • ACE 0.7
  • NASM 0.7
  • AFAA 7.0
  • ISSA 7.0
  • AUSACTIVE 5.0
  • CANFITPRO 4.0

Don’t see your organization listed? You can easily petition for CECs from your organization. Typically, the process is that you reach out to your certifying agency and ask them for a CEC petition form for you to complete. We are happy to provide you a course overview sheet that you can submit to your agency. Just reach out to us at info@pronatalfitness.com to request this.

Yes! We offer 3, 6, and 12 month payment plans for U.S. credit cards via Affirm. You will see this option as you go through the course checkout. Payment plans are personalized based on your credit score. Therefore, you will be asked to provide some very brief information to check your credit score. Note, this process is considered a soft credit check. It does NOT impact your credit score.

If you do not have a U.S. credit card, or you are not approved through Affirm, please reach out to us at info@pronatalfitness.com.

Yes! We allow you to take the first module risk-free. If, at any time during the first module, you are not satisfied with the course, you can email us at info@pronatalfitness.com to request a full refund, and the material from that module is yours to keep. After the first module, refunds will not be granted.

You have 1-year access to the course to complete it. However, all the written materials are available for you to download, so you have access to those for life. The course is estimated to take 5 – 7 hours to complete.

At the end of the course, there is a 50-minute timed exam that you take at home on your computer or device. There are 35 multiple choice questions, and you must get an 85% (30 questions correct) to pass. You can use any notes you want, but you must complete the exam within the 50 minute time limit.

If you pass, you will immediately be able to download your certificate.  If you do not pass, you can purchase an exam re-test for $35.

Each module also contains a self-check to gauge your comprehension. These are not graded. They are purely for your learning benefit, and they serve as great preparation for the exam.

We are happy to answer any questions you have!  Email us at Info@pronatalfitness.com or give us a call at 516-778-9468.

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Get ready to feel completely confident the next time a pregnant or postpartum participant walks into your class! The course comes with payment plan options and a money-back guarantee. See FAQs for details.

Pre & Postnatal Group Instructor Course
$179

1-Year Course Access

4 Self-Paced Learning Modules

Video Lessons and Downloadable Text

Self-Checks to Gauge Comprehension

Beneficial Core Exercise Library

Equipment Considerations Guide

Certificate of Completion

CEUs: ACE 0.7, NASM 0.7, AFAA 7, ISSA 7, AUSACTIVE 5, CANFITPRO 4

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