Prenatal & Postpartum
Strength training and pregnancy go hand in hand. Feel confident in your body as it shape-shifts and then well into early motherhood. MET is a customized wellness program for you to build strength and confidence while learning how to navigate the changing demands on your body. Building strength for yourself and your new, growing family.
Max Effort
Training
Alchemizing daily workouts with self-reflection, goal setting, and virtual coach accountability to make you feel empowered in your daily decisions.
A LOOK INTO THE PROGRAM
When trying out prenatal classes, I felt unchallenged. I wasn’t interested in stretch or prenatal yoga. Prior to my pregnancy, I was an avid runner and loved lifting heavy weights. I wanted to continue that but with careful guidance. Working out with Thea during my pregnancies (both of them!) was great. I felt challenged enough and happy to feel supported by someone certified in prenatal workouts.
Sofie
Thea always told me that I can still do everything that I used to do, I just have to change the pace. MET was there for me every step of the way and was so intentional about the movement choices, my body, it was educational around trimesters, gave nutrition support, as well as a group of women that I still lean on today. I felt SO good even when I felt like crap. Thank you!
Kyla
I’ve been active all my life and it was helpful to have Thea’s knowledge and support during my pregnancy as my body changed with each trimester. One of my favorite tips early on was training the transverse abdominal muscles, which helped me tremendously to strengthen my core as my belly grew over time! It also saved me from experiencing any back pain and I am so grateful to have had her insight!
Sophia
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Pre/Postnatal
Fully Loaded
An immersive 8-week training program customized for you. Designed to help you reach and maintain your ideal well-being with daily coach access.
FEATURED ON...
YOUR COACH
THEA
HUGHES
Combining her pulse on wellness, athleticism, a keen sense of cultural context, and brand architecture, Thea Hughes developed Max Effort Training.
Certified in Functional Strength Training, Pre/Postnatal Pilates, and Pn1 Nutrition Coaching, Thea also doubles as a Creative Marketing Director who works to create impactful, shared experiences that help people feel good and move better.
FROM THE MET COMMUNITY
" A customized, tailor-made, really individualized experience that is so much more than streaming a workout class. I considered Thea an essential part of my birthing team. I’ve never felt more powerful and comfortable in my body. "
Corinna, Member of Max Effort Training Club
Kyla
Working out has always been a part of my identity and getting pregnant made me scared that I might lose that. Working with MET helped make every trimester feel so good, and gave me a support group of women I still lean on today.
Corinna
I signed up during my first trimester and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. I've never felt more powerful or comfortable in my body and considered Thea an essential part of my birthing team.
Danielle
I had no idea what to do and was afraid to move [during pregnancy], and so taking the Prenatal and Postpartum course helped me focus and gave me the tools. I can't recommend MET enough!
FAQ's
How do I get my workouts?
Your weekly workout program will be available to you in the TrueCoach app (mobile and desktop). Once you have enrolled, you will receive an email to sign-up. Once you have submitted your personal questionnaire, your workouts will be populated. Each exercise is paired with a video demonstration, workout description, and the ability to ask me questions or leave notes regarding the workout.
When do I do my workouts?
You can complete your workout any time of the day you like! While workouts will be scheduled on specific days of the week, you can always adjust if something comes up. Life happens!
I don’t have the same equipment as you do.
No sweat! Once enrolled, you will have access to a welcome kit that provides everything you need to get setup. Including tips and strategies on equipment. Each exercise programmed will have options for bodyweight, resistance, or weight variations. As well as notes on progression/regression to either bump up or turn down the intensity of an exercise.
I don't want to bulk up!
With this program you will work on learning, mastering, and mobilizing movement patterns (aka exercise) before I encourage you to add weight. What you lift, or the resistance used, is up to you.
That said, if your goal is to build muscle and/or lose body fat adding weights/resistance will be essential to seeing results.
The "bulk" typically happens if you start to build lean muscle mass and don't adjust poor dietary habits. But we'll get you set up with the framework for this in the program too!
Why Strength Training?
Incorporating weights/resistance with time under tension is one of the best ways to building lean muscle mass, lower body fat, strengthen your range of motion, and avoid injury so that you feel good and move better.
At what fitness level should I be to join the program?
The program is tailored and scalable for all fitness levels. It's made for you, whether you're a recreational enthusiast or an everyday athlete, at home or while traveling, interested in working out 2x a week, or 5x.
Should I start a new workout routine while pregnant?
You can absolutely start training while pregnant! Once you've consulted with a physician, building strength and lean muscle mass is important to:
* Combat postural changes during pregnancy.
* Aid with labor.
* Develop a foundation for better recovery.
* Feel strong once the baby arrives; babies are heavy and require our bodies to do a lot of new things.
Is it safe to lift weights while pregnant?
The short answer is, yes! Building lean muscle mass is one of the most beneficial things you can do. We’ll work on building strength, diaphragmatic breathing, pelvic floor exercises, and make sure you’re armed with the tools and know-how to modify exercises as needed.
How do I integrate the Nutrition and Habit Guideline portion?
Think of this program as a crash-course guide to your well-being. Each week you will have access to foundational information and guidelines on both nutrition and habit creation. The goal is to stack your tools and habits each week with the plan provided!
What happens to my core muscles during pregnancy?
We definitely still 'work out' the core while pregnant & postpartum — just differently and there are some guidelines. Mainly we will resist movement in the core — arguably one of the most effective ways to work your ‘abs’ regardless of being pregnant or not.
When are the small-group coaching calls?
Our small-group coaching call will be held during Week 2 via Google Hangouts Video. Once you have enrolled there will be provided steps to schedule one of the times!
What happens if I have a question mid-week?
In TrueCoach there is a message feature that allows you to ask me any questions or to share progress!
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