PRE/POST NATAL
medical fitness
Donna Anderson is a Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, with advanced training in designing safe, effective, and individualized exercise programs for clients with a wide range of medical conditions.
She has experience working with individuals managing musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological conditions, and carefully tailors each program to support health, function, and quality of life. When appropriate, Donna is able to collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
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Conditions Donna has worked with include, but are not limited to:
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Obesity and metabolic disorders
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Diabetes and hypertension
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Heart and lung disease
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Osteoporosis and arthritis
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Orthopedic injuries and post-rehabilitation needs
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Cancer and cancer recovery
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Neuromuscular disorders
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Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
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Dementia and cognitive conditions
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Mental health-related concerns
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Every program is designed with a focus on safety, confidence, and long-term success, helping clients move better, feel stronger, and improve overall well-being. Based on the level of accommodations needed, Medical Fitness support can be integrated into both Circuit Training and/or Personal Training.
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Medical Fitness Clients should contact Donna to set up a consultation.
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Studies have shown that it is not only safe but recommended, for most women to exercise throughout their entire pregnancies. However, it is important that a few modifications be made in regard to intensity, positioning, hydration, and overheating. Donna Anderson has a specialty certification for pre and postnatal fitness and can implement a safe and effective regimen to optimize your health. Further consultation with your obstetrician will determine if there are any specific recommendations or contraindications.
pre/post natal
Exercise is good for everyone, especially pregnant women and new mothers. Research has demonstrated that compared to non-exercising counterparts, pregnant and postpartum women who exercise regularly experience the following benefits:
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increased cardiovascular fitness
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reduced backaches, bloating, constipation, and swelling
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decreased leg cramping
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decreased accumulation of fat
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improvement in mood, energy, posture, and sleep
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decreased likelihood of requiring intervention during delivery (such as Pitocin, augmentation, or use of vacuum or forceps)
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less time spent in active labor
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less time spent pushing
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quicker return to pre-pregnancy weight
(ACOG 2011, Clapp 2002; Sampselle et al. 1999; Ohlin & Rossner 1996)
Meghan Eggert
I was able to work out with Donna up until the day before I gave birth. I highly recommend Donna to any prenatal woman.
Whether you feel like personal training or group classes are the best fit, you can work out safely while pregnant and return once the baby is born.