Stroller Strides is proud to present Fit4Mom, an educational symposium designed to bring fitness professionals the latest research and expertise for the pre- and postnatal client. Build on your foundation of knowledge so that you can specialize in this growing population. Gain a solid understanding of the guidelines, learn new exercises and meet other fitness professionals in this niche market. Learn how to develop a new business entity by specializing in pre- and postnatal fitness.

This session is for the fitness professional who wishes to start working with the prenatal population. The pregnant client should be trained by fitness professionals who have a thorough understanding of guidelines, contraindications and needs for this population. We will cover the foundations of prenatal exercise.

8:00am-9:00am
Prenatal Fitness-Myth versus Truth L
When working with this very special population, it is critical that you have the most accurate information at your fingertips. We'll bring to light the many misconceptions about exercise and pregnancy and help you to differentiate fact from fiction.

9:10am-10:10am
The Trimester Workout WO
Participants will experience a total-body workout that emphasizes movements and modifications for each trimester.

10:20am-11:20am
The Pregnant Athlete L
Find out about the upper limits for the athletic pregnant client. Learn where the research differs from the guidelines and how to build safe workouts that will still challenge your client.

11:30am-12:30pm
Working Out With Baby WO
This session will teach you how to include baby in your (or your clients') workouts. The focus will be on strength and flexibility, addressing the many needs of new moms. Note: babies are welcome but not required for this workout.

12:30pm-1:30pm
Lunch on your own.

1:30pm-2:30pm
The Biomechanics of Motherhood L
It is not uncommon for new moms to experience aches, pains and injuries after giving birth. This is due in part to repetitive stresses and muscular imbalances that most moms are unaware of. Emphasis will be placed on uncovering and understanding the muscular chain reactions that occur after childbirth, as well as teaching clients how to move with precision and purpose.

2:40pm-3:40pm
The Business of Birth L
Learn how to build your business with this specialty population. We'll focus on types of businesses, marketing strategies, risks and working with the medical community.

3:40pm-3:55pm
Closing
Earn up to 4 CEC hours. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Franchising is being employed by more businesses than ever before. The success rates of franchising are much higher than that of starting an independent business. This session will focus on the process of becoming a franchise owner and how to evaluate and find the right one for you. In addition, if you are considering franchising your own business, you will learn whether or not your business is right for franchising and how it is done.

Prenatal Fitness—Myth Versus Truth L 8:00–9:00am
When working with this very special population, it is critical that you have the most accurate information at your fingertips. We’ll bring to light the many misconceptions about exercise and pregnancy and help you to differentiate fact from fiction.

The Trimester Workout WO 9:10–10:10am
Participants will experience a total-body workout that emphasizes movements and modifications for each trimester.

The Pregnant Athlete L 10:20–11:20am
Find out about the upper limits for the athletic pregnant client. Learn where the research differs from the guidelines and how to build safe workouts that will still challenge your client.

Working Out With Baby WO 11:30am–12:30pm
This session will teach you how to include baby in
your (or your clients’) workouts. The focus will be on strength and flexibility, addressing the many needs of new moms. Note: babies are welcome but not required for this workout.

Lunch on your own 12:30–1:30pm

The Biomechanics of Motherhood L 1:30–2:30pm
It is not uncommon for new moms to experience aches, pains and injuries after giving birth. This is due in part to repetitive stresses and muscular imbalances that most moms are unaware of. Emphasis will be placed on uncovering and understanding the muscular chain reactions that occur after childbirth, as well as teaching clients how to move with precision and purpose.

The Business of Birth L 2:40–3:40pm
Learn how to build your business with this specialty population. We’ll focus on types of businesses, marketing strategies, risks and working with the medical community.
Closing 3:40–3:55pm