"I started working out with Kate, my personal trainer, a few months before I found out I was pregnant. She was actually the third person I told, after my husband and my doctor. Kate and I quickly came up with a workout plan that, once approved by my doctor, would help me develop muscles and strength to deal with the stresses on my body. I also did prenatal yoga and tried to do some cardio once or twice a week. This plan not only helped me to have an uncomplicated and more comfortable pregnancy, and kept my weight gain down to 25 pounds, but it also gave me strength I needed for delivery.

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"My labor was 7 hours and relatively easy (with the help of pain medication), and I gave birth to a very healthy 8 pound baby girl. My recovery from childbirth was normal, and having gotten into the routine of staying active, I resumed light exercises within 2 weeks. After 2 months I returned to my weekly sessions with Kate, was able to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight in less than 5 months, and lose another 15 pounds over the next year. Now, when friends of mine tell me they are pregnant, I tell them to stay as active as they comfortably can, because I feel it made all the difference in the world in making my experience healthy and enjoyable."

Rachel Drew- Arlington, MA

 

 

 

A Few words from Kate:

"Everyone has different goals and physical abilities. My creative training techniques, supported by my passion, caring and well educated methods, can help you to reach goals designed personally for you. I have extensive experience working with a diverse population which includes, but is not limited to, beginners, seniors, obese, special needs (multiple sclerosis, paraplegic, blind, etc.)”