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Hitchin Health Awareness day took place Saturday, 6th June ‘09.  The day was a huge success despite the cold and windy weather!  The Family Fitness team provided information on available classes, safe exercise techniques, and free blood pressure tests, fitness assessments and advice.  The team measured the blood pressure of 42 people, 3 of whom were referred to their GP, and 11 people had modified fitness assessments.

There were a number of great displays in the market square, including Kirsten Smith’s contemporary dance group, showing amazing core stability, and Amanda Tap’s Dance Beat group encouraging young people to get fit through their lively dance displays.  Highbury Infant School were also there helping raise awareness of the Bluebell Children’s Centre, with Year 2 taking part in a mini aerobics class - see photos alongside.

Many thanks to all of you who came along to support the event!

A new Family Fitness Pre and Post Natal class started Wednesday, 3rd June, 10.45am-11.45am, St John’s Community Centre, Hitchin.   A crèche is available, which can be booked by calling Liz on 07736 021313.

This class is ideal for ladies who are pregnant, or who have recently had a baby, and have had their 6 week G.P check.  The class concentrates on core stability (abdominal and back strength), and maintaining cardiovascular fitness in a safe and effective way.

There are many benefits for exercising during pregnancy, and recent research suggests that exercise during pregnancy can also be good for the developing baby as well as the mother.

Some of the many advantages of safe and controlled exercise during pregnancy include:

• Faster Post Natal Recovery
• Control of excess weight gain
• Less backache/ leg cramps/ varicose veins
• Better circulation
• Good posture
• Better able to cope with labour and childbirth

It is also a great chance to meet with other mums & mums-to-be.

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Congratulations to Caroline Stephens, one of our instructors, who passed her Y.M.C.A Exercise and Pregnancy exams!