Instructors all over the globe have participated in our training programs and offer a variety of classes or personal training at their own locations. The Take A Class tab will help you find instructors nearest to you. Even if they are not close enough for you to attend their programs, they may be able to help you find someone local who has experience in the field.
Qualified individuals wishing to run their own programs, obtain further education in the field, or even offer our Total Pregnancy Fitness™ or Dancing Thru Pregnancy® programs, are encouraged to apply to become a teacher or licensee. We can help you determine if this is field is a good fit for you, train you to offer our programs, or help you develop your own.
Aerobics is definitely the biggest bang for the buck! Cardiovascular fitness is the key to almost every benefit of pre/postnatal exercise that has been found through well-designed research. Our instructors develop their own individual style of aerobic dance or fitness activities as part of our training program, but follow best practice guidelines.
Instructors also learn how to incorporate effective mind/body skills such as breathing and relaxation, along with strength and flexibility exercises. As the contemporary world puts more and more demands on our time, getting the most from your pre/postnatal program is a smart approach.
The training program has both academic and practical components. A study guide and written test precede practical learning. Accommodations are made for those wishing to develop their own programs, as well as those wishing to teach under our auspices.
Recent CDC Guidelines on Exercise for the general population include pregnant and postpartum women. Specific information for pregnant women is included at this URL:
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/pregnancy.html
James Pivarnik, PhD, president of the American College of Sports Medicine has released a Medscape video for health care providers encouraging them to be aware of the fact that the CDC considers a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity for athletic women, or a combination of intensity for fit women) to be important for pregnant women, along with the general population.
DTP’s Total Pregnancy Fitness instructors learn how to combine activities so that women receive an adequate amount of exercise each week during their pregnancy. To find out about becoming a teacher, click on Become a Teacher above.
Having baby present while you are working out is a lot of fun. Like most of new mom’s lives, the ability to be together with baby and be productive at the same time is a fitness challenge. A certified postnatal fitness instructor can guide new moms in figuring out how to do this. Being in a group also enables new moms to learn from each other.
Strollers are a perfect aid to start your engine for aerobic fitness. Mat work with baby is a great follow up. Multi-tasking can mean strengthening mom’s shoulder muscles while babies learn to socialize. There are many ways to be fit and an interactive mom at the same time!
There is nothing so joyful as a group of moms-to-be, at various stages of pregnancy, moving freely and fully. Celebrating this special state of being by maintaining strength, endurance and range of motion promotes emotional well-being as well as health during this major life transition.
By selecting activities that promote fitness, health and well-being for their programs, our teachers insure that moms-to-be receive the maximum benefit from the time they spend in class.
