From the desk of Shane Doll CPT, CSCS
Founder, Shaping Concepts
Charleston, SC
February 19, 2019
Hi, this is Shane. I created this page to let you know about the prenatal fitness programs we provide at Shaping Concepts. When a lot of women think about prenatal exercise it's typically a yoga or Pilates class. While these exercise routines both have their respected benefits there's another option you can also consider....functional strength training guided by a certified Charleston personal trainer.
Here are some of the benefits of working with a personal trainer on our Charleston prenatal exercise programs...
As you probably already know there are many benefits from exercising during pregnancy. Taking part in a workout program with the help of a personal trainer reduces lower back pain that's often associated with pregnancy. An individualized prenatal fitness regiment also helps to regulate your placenta by increasing its size which allows for additional nutrients to feed your baby.
You will not only give your immune system a boost but also your baby's as well. Hormone regulation during exercise reduces the amount of negative hormones that enter into the placenta. Certified professional fitness instructors, with a specialty in working with pregnant women, can identify which exercises will work best during each trimester of your pregnancy.
Working out with one of our Charleston personal trainers certified in prenatal exercise will not only keep your body in shape but they'll also help keep you accountable to a supportive nutrition program. One of the biggest benefits of functional strength training is core strengthening that will help with easier labor, or a shorter recovery period from emergency surgery. Your muscles won't have to work as hard during labor.
Women who work out during pregnancy often experience shorter deliveries. You will bounce back to your former self after you deliver your child because your body wasn't forced to strain itself with as much pressure as someone who didn't work out. Plus you'll have the benefit of keeping metabolically active lean muscle during pregnancy.
How to get started on a Charleston prenatal exercise routine at Shaping Concepts...
Simply fill out the web form on this page or contact us by phone we’ll set up a time for your initial consultation. This is where we’ll sit down and discuss whether or not you'd be a candidate for prenatal exercise.
You'll meet with one of our trainer certified in prenatal fitness who can assist you in evaluating the appropriate program according to your individual situation. He or she will also be able to provide you with a comprehensive fitness assessment to help identify any muscle imabalances or specific areas you'll want to address during your pregnancy.
The functional strength training routines we employ work synergistically with yoga and other stretching based exercise modalities to help provide you with maximum benefits.
The Shaping Concepts no-obligations free trial and risk-free guarantee on all our prental personal training programs
Regardless of whether you do the free trial or get started immediately on a Charleston prenatal fitness program, you have nothing to risk. I want you to be absolutely thrilled with your workout routine and personal trainer.
If you don’t feel my programs are a good fit or you’re unsatisfied for any reason, I’ll refund your investment and make a recommendation on other facilities that provide professional fitness instruction on prenatal exercise. Sound fair enough?
"I have to admit, I was skeptical at first but the Shaping Concepts personal training program really works. Since I started working my trainer, Andrew Duffy, I've lost 30 pounds, 14 inches, and 7% body fat. 
