The many stages of womens health

Updated On: 28 February, 2024 05:32 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team

Trainers of fit celebs across age groups spill the beans on what it takes to stay in ship shape over the years

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Kareena Kapoor’s former trainer Rupal Sidhpura Faria. Pics/Instagram

When it comes to post-natal fitness, take it easy!

I’ve worked with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Soha Ali Khan during their pregnancies. Evidently, training during pregnancy requires attention, and the first aspect of it deals with understanding if any complications exist. We understand the background of the woman, because, during pregnancy, one can develop thyroid or gestational diabetes. Whether or not the mother has been active before also determines our training protocol. Because Kareena was active, I could train with her differently.

People assume that the exercise routine changes in each trimester, but, at times, the routine may need to be modified every week. There are certain weeks when fetal development happens a lot faster, and appropriate exercises need to be done. We need to do pranayams and take to some mudras and kriyas to deal with acidity because the growing baby pushes all the organs in the body. Also, during pregnancy, your senses are heightened, and that plays a role in determining the diet. Some people’s bodies take to pregnancy easily; for instance, Serena Williams won the Grand Slam while pregnant. Others have more difficulty adjusting to it, even if they have been fit. Some people need to have their Surya namaskars modified early on, others can pull off [advanced movements] in their sixth month too.

Post-pregnancy, I always say it’s important to think about getting fit instead of losing weight. You don’t want to end up with [complications]. During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles get separated, and you need to work on [developing the strength again]. Sometimes, you may need physiotherapy.

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