EP 33 ­ Pre and Post natal exercise (interview with Rhian Adams)

In today´s episode Matt speaks to an award winning personal trainer about exercise during pregnancy and beyond.Rhian Adams is a proud mum of two with a passion for training women and educating trainers about exercise prescription during and after pregnancy.  She has been in the fitness industry 18 years, played rugby for wales and won the UAE personal trainer of the year in 2018 and 2020.The pair discuss current guidelines for exercise prescription during each trimester. How a person´s training history shapes training throughout, and time frames for returning to the gym after pregnancy.Rhian shares honestly about her struggles with post natal depression and the negative impact social media can have on new mum´s expectations about returning to pre pregnancy weight and shape.If you are interested in Rhian´s 12 week babyandme program for new mums or her upcoming book then please visit her website.www.rhianadamsfitforlife.co.ukIf you want to contact Rhian please use instagram@rhian_adams­_athlete  

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Matt Marney has been working in the well-being space for over 20 years. He is a personal trainer, group exercise/Pilates instructor and meditation teacher. This unique blend and experience gives Matt an appreciation and understanding of the mind body connection and its role in promoting optimal health, wellbeing and performance.

Over the last decade Matt has also worked as a teacher trainer where he shares his experience with movement teachers and fitness professionals. This role ensures Matt is up to date with the latest research and developments in the industry and he delivers this knowledge with passion and enthusiasm.

After training hundreds of clients over the years he realised the same misconceptions about health and wellbeing came up time and again therefore he decided to start a corporate wellbeing company Wellness Education Dubai in the hope he could educate and motivate more people. He realised taking the right information and motivation to groups at the workplace could be more impactful and he enjoys educating and inspiring groups to become empowered and create agency (for individuals) to make real change.

This podcast is another vehicle Matt uses to educate and motivate people more people.