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Exercise Classes

At Inner Strength Physiotherapy, we understand that exercise is difficult when you are a parent. We also know that exercise is important for the health of both you and your baby as being active can help prevent health problems and reduce your child's risk of obesity.

We know that in and around pregnancy lasting changes occur in your body

  • High impact exercise increases your risk of urinary incontinence
  • Low impact exercise has many positive effects for you and baby
  • Pelvic floor and deep abdominal control during exercise is vital and difficult
  • Our exercise classes put you and your baby in safe hands

What we offer

  • Run by qualified physiotherapists
  • We get you private health insurance rebates
  • Suit all fitness levels

What we aim for

  • Fun
  • Safety
  • Fitness, health and wellbeing during the childbearing years
  • Mind and body preparation for labour
  • Recovery from pregnancy and birth
  • Achieve your individual goals
  • For the prevention of incontinence and pain

When

  • We advise that our classes can be started either after 12weeks or after your first ultrasound in your pregnancy and continued throughout
  • You can take as little as six weeks rest after the birth
  • It’s never too late to start

How

  • We base all exercise around pelvic floor, core stability, back care and posture
  • We include stretches, strength and stabilisation
  • Small numbers for individual attention

You have choices

Fitbellies details

  • You don’t need a referral
  • Classes run in blocks of 6 weeks (once a week)
  • Payment confirms your place (no refund for non attendance to Indoor classes)
  • Small numbers for individual attention.
  • Classes run for around 50 minutes.
  • Rebates for private health insurance apply subject to level of your cover

For your first Fitbellies class

  • Ensure you have completed the relevant health clearance form
  • Ensure you have eaten a small amount before exercise eg. Banana
  • Come 10 minutes early to the first class
  • Bring a small towel and water bottle

Physiotherapist Supervised Sessions
TIMETABLE

Fitbellies – Pregnancy & Postnatal
Sarah H, Celia, Eloise
Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm

$132 for 6 Classes


Aquabellies
Rachel
Monday 7:00pm-7:45pm

$45 once-off (incl pool entry)
$150 for 6 classes (incl pool entry)

Geelong Aquatic Centre
3 Bridge Rd, Newtown


Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement
Sandy
Thursday 1:00pm-2:00pm
Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm

$204 for 6 Classes


Pilates
Celia & Sarah H
Monday 5:00pm -6:00pm Celia
Monday 6:00pm -7:00pm Celia
Monday 7:00pm -8:00pm Celia

Tuesday 6:00pm -7:00pm Celia

Wednesday 9:30am -10:30am Celia
Wednesday 10:30am -11:30am Celia
Wednesday 11:30am -12:30pm Celia
Wednesday 12:30pm -1:30pm Celia
Wednesday 6:00pm -7:00pm Celia
Wednesday 7:00pm -8:00pm Celia

Thursday 6:00pm – 7:00pm Sarah H
Saturday 9:00am -10:00am Sarah H
Saturday 10:00am –11:00am Sarah H

1 Initial Individual Session at $100
2 Individual Sessions at $75 each (rebate)
$180 for 6 Classes


Cancellation Policy for classes.

Our attendance and cancellation policy is:
We need at least 12 hours notice for any rescheduling.
If we do not get 12 hours notice, your class will be forfeited as will the right to a make up class.