Through a partnership with this internationally acclaimed group of physical therapists, physiotherapists and OB/Gyns, Stroller Strides is proud to offer Fit to Deliver prenatal workouts. This 60 minute class offers the pregnant client a chance to strengthen their rapidly changing bodies and prepare for childbirth.

The Fit To Deliver program was developed in 2000 in response to a lack of information available to expectant mothers on exercise and pregnancy. The first prenatal fitness program developed by a physician, personal trainers and a physical therapist, Fit To Deliver is based on the belief that women can and should remain active during pregnancy.

Fit to Deliver prenatal fitness program is the first program to be developed by a physician (Dr. Karen Nordahl), personal trainers (Sarah Arscott, Martha Sirdevan) and physical therapist (Carl Petersen).

Fit to Deliver is based on the belief that most women can and should remain active during pregnancy.

Fit to Deliver is a practical program tailored for different fitness levels and stages of pregnancy.

The program focuses on three principles:

• Prevention - helping to reduce the chances of back pain, effects of poor posture and diastis recti (the separation of abdominal muscles that can sometimes happen in pregnancy).
• Preparation - helps to strengthen the muscles women need in labour and the upper body strength needed for caring for a newborn.
• Restoration - if a woman exercises during the pregnancy, she will have an easier time regaining pre-pregnancy shape.

The Fit to Deliver program outlines exercises for each trimester; postural reminders; warm-up and cool-down exercises; stretching techniques; smart aerobic guidelines; strength training; trunk (core) stability and nutritional information.

By following the Fit to Deliver exercise program, under the supervision of caregivers, women can increase their chances of having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.