Angel from Old School Gym in Mablethorpe, and Emma From V Fitness in Spilsby are both currently completing the CIMSPA accredited Level 3 Pre & Post Natal Course, thanks funding from the Active Lincolnshire Skills Fund.
They have accessed the learning through The Fitness Group, one of the partners working with Active Lincolnshire to provide high quality training opportunities as part of the Skills Fund project. The course is providing Angel and Emma with the knowledge and skills they need to deliver safe, effective and enjoyable exercise programmes for their clients who are pregnant and during the postpartum period.
Hear from Angel and Emma below to find out more about how their courses are benefitted them and the women they work with, as well as their learning experiences.
Angel
Job Title/ Venue: Owner Old School Gym
Funded Course / Qualification: Level 3 pre and postnatal
As the owner of Old School Gym, Angel has always been passionate about creating a welcoming environment where her clients feel supported. However, she recognised a growing need to expand her knowledge and offer tailored guidance to women during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
With the support of the Skills Fund, Angel enrolled in the CIMSPA Accredited Level 3 Pre & Post Natal Course through The Fitness Group. This qualification will enable her to better support women during all stages of their pregnancy journey.
“Having this qualification will give me the confidence to properly support women in my gym,” . “It’s empowering for both me and them because they know they’re in safe hands.
By gaining this specialist knowledge, Angel is enhancing the services her gym can offer, creating a safe and supportive environment for women during pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Emma
Job Title/ Venue: Owner Old School Gym
Funded Course / Qualification: Level 3 pre and postnatal
For Emma, a personal trainer at VFitness, balancing work with continued education was a challenge. Enrolling in The Fitness Group’s CIMSPA Accredited Level 3 Pre & Post Natal Course provided her with the flexibility she needed to develop her skills without compromising her busy schedule.
“The funding has enabled me to take the course and begin learning more about how the body changes during and after pregnancy,” Emma said. “Without it, it wouldn’t have been an option for me at the minute.”
This adaptable approach provided by the Fitness Group has allowed Emma to steadily progress through her studies while continuing to provide her clients with high-quality coaching.
Videos supplied courtesy of The Fitness Group
