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Core Athletica® Inc. Presents:

Erica Ziel’s Knocked-Up Fitness® and Wellness Prenatal Course
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“If you want to feel confident in teaching your clients then this
is the course for you!!” – Zarah R.

What Is the Knocked-Up Fitness® and Wellness Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course?

Completely online digital course comprised of 12 Sections (each explained in more detail below). Over 20 hours of video and audio educational instruction.

Earn:

  • 1.9 NASM CEC’s
  • 15 AFAA CEC’s
  • 2.0 ACE CEC’s

upon completion of the entire course + passing all 5 quizzes.

“Erica truly is the best of the best when it comes to Prenatal Pilates and Fitness. She is an inspirational woman in so many ways. Often times I see instructors favor the anatomy element over the exercise/physical element, or focus too much on the physical “workout” without proper anatomy and posture awareness…..She has it all going on. She is a living example of a Pilates Pro, working mom, and beautiful woman. I feel lucky to have been able to study with Erica and look forward to learning more.”

Carly Farmer

Pilates Instructor

“After completing Erica’s training course I feel both confident and enthusiastic to take on pre and postnatal clients. Erica’s passion is contagious as she shares her industry expertise and go to workout’s. This course is a must for any instructor interested in taking their female clients to the next level. Money well spent!”

Richelle Sant

Pilates Instructor

“I have loved taking Erica’s online course and especially that this course is extremely research based!”

Annie Tinker

Pre/Postnatal Instructor and Birth Doula

“A fantastic course, very thorough and backed by lots of research. This should be a staple course in the fitness industry as it’s more comprehensive, relevant, and beneficial than any other course I’m aware of.”

Candice Kino

Personal Trainer

“The content of the Pre-Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course by Erica Ziel has exceeded my expectations. I had not come across any other material on this topic with as much detail and practical applications as this one. I feel completely prepared to work with pre-postnatal women and help them on a much greater level.In my opinion, this must be one of the best pre-post natal courses in the fitness/yoga industry.”

Carla Egurrola

Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor

Covered throughout your Prenatal +
Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course:

Limitations +
Benefits

This course is based highly on research, lots and lots of research! Learn the limitations to exercising during pregnancy plus the incredible (research-based) benefits!

Physiological
Changes

Ever wonder why pregnancy causes the symptoms it does? How does that affect her exercise routine?

Pregnancy Health
Topics

Understand and define terms related to pregnancy, plus pregnancy symptoms and concerns and how exercise can be affected.

Female Anatomy
+ Deep Core

Review and learn about anatomy as it relates to the female and pregnant body, importance of deep core anatomy and fascia, along with postural changes.

Trimester
Guidelines

Learn specific guidelines for each trimester while understanding the variables among different prenatal women.

Diastasis Recti

Learn how to recognize if a client has diastasis recti while pregnant, how to minimize, and even start healing during pregnancy.

Exercises:
Progressions +
Modifications

You’ll go over specific exercises and discuss their modifications and when to start modifying. Not every prenatal client will start modifying or doing the same modifications at the same time in her pregnancy.

Female Anatomy
+ Deep Core

Review and learn about anatomy as it relates to the female and pregnant body, importance of deep core anatomy and fascia, along with postural changes.

Creating Balance

Let’s pull together everything we have learned so far – to better understand how to create exercise programming for the prenatal client. Really understanding the variables among them.

Prenatal Case

Studies Review three case studies to understand how to apply everything you have learned through this course.

Training the
Postpartum Client:

Understand guidelines for how to safely and effectively train your newly postpartum clients, how to test for diastasis recti, and start strengthening her body for life as a busy mom!

Postpartum Case
Studies

Review two postpartum case studies to understand how to apply the knowledge to your newly postpartum clients.

Course Created by Erica Ziel

Learn from a leading Prenatal, Postnatal and Core Exercise Specialist! Owner of Core Athletica® Inc., creator of Knocked-Up Fitness® + Wellness and The Core Rehab Programs, Erica has been in the fitness industry for 20 years, with a degree in Health and Human Performance from Iowa State University, PMA®-CPT, STOTT PILATES® certified instructor, Personal Trainer Certified, Nutrition Coach, and Mom of three. She has morphed her education with her constant finding of research, and hands-on approach to teaching prenatal clients. Most recent writing for the Strength and Conditioning Journal about Prenatal Training.

Erica Has Been Featured In…

“Erica’s course gave me a huge confidence boost in training my clients. The information and techniques she provides have helped my clients get better results postpartum. I recommend this course to anyone who works with prenatal and postnatal women, whether you teach yoga, are a physical therapist, OB/GYN, doula or midwife.”

Melody K.

“Erica is a true expert in pre and postnatal exercise, as well as exercising to repair complications related to pregnancy and birth. I have used her methods myself with truly amazing results. I am grateful to have worked through her programs and learned her methods.”

Katie D.

“Highly recommended! I learned so much about my own body and wish I had known all this with my last pregnancy. I’m so thrilled to be able to help my new mamas in a safer and more effective way. Erica is awesome – she is clearly passionate about her message and is honest with sharing her own experiences. The course really presents a whole new purpose to the exercising we do.”

Karla L.

“This course blew me away! As a Pilates instructor, it took information I already had but applied in ways that really made a huge difference. Being in my third trimester myself and having my child just as I finished the materials, I was able to put every idea to the test, and the proof is in the pudding! I had a great and easy labor all things considered and I am having a great recovery!”

Lauren M.

FAQ

Do I have to be a fitness instructor to take this course?

No, you do not need to be a fitness instructor to take this course. I do recommend having a base understanding of anatomy but it’s not a must as you can devote more time to learning anatomy during the course.

What do I need to do in order to receive the certification?

Upon completion of the entire course (completing all videos and passing all 5 quizzes). I highly recommend having your CPR and individual liability insurance.

Do I have to complete the course in a certain amount of time?

No, you do not have to complete the course in a certain amount of time. While it is recommended to schedule in time to work on your course material to help you stay accountable. You will have unlimited access for the lifetime of the course. You will also have access as any updates are made in the future.

What if I'm not able to complete in a timely manner, will I continue to have access to the content online?

YES! You will have access to all the content and any updates that may be made in the future. If for any reason the course is to come down you will be able to get the digital downloads of each video and audio.

Is there additional materials I will need to purchase?

There are 2 books that are required for this course (in addition to the outline and workbook which you will have access to as pdf files). The 2 books are:

  1. The Knocked-Up Fitness and Wellness Guide to Pregnancy (the eBook is included and if you prefer the actual book that is additional).
  2. Anatomy and Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain

These 3 books are additional recommended reading but not mandatory for this course:

  1. Exercising Through Pregnancy by Dr. James Clapp
  2. Fascia in Sport and Movement by Dr. Robert Schleip
  3. The Female Pelvis by Blandine Calais-Germain

I'd like to take your Prenatal Pilates Equipment Course, do I need to take this one too?

Yes, this course, my Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course is a prerequisite for my in-person live Prenatal Pilates Equipment (Reformer, Chair, Cadillac) course / workshop.

I'd really prefer to learn from you in-person, do you offer in-person courses.

While I will be offering Master Class dates (in-person) this online course is a prerequisite for attending any of my live Prenatal Master Class workshops. This will allow us to dive into the next layer of training prenatal and postnatal clients. With the master classe’s going over more exercises, exercise programmings, case studies, and great discussion regarding training your prenatal and postnatal clients.

Begin Your Prenatal Training
Today!

Feel confident training your prenatal and postnatal clients.

$499

Course Only

20 Hour Online Course

140 page Manual (PDF)

Course Workbook (PDF)

5 Quizzes

Knocked-Up Fitness® Guide to Pregnancy EBook

Private Facebook Group

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