Telesna dejavnost in izzivi pri delu osebnih trenerk med nosečnostjo in po porodu

slovenian

2022

volume 70, issue 3/4

Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za šport

The purpose of the research was to investigate the physical activity of personal trainers during pregnancy and after childbirth and to determine how their work takes place during these periods. We used a partially structured interview and netnography to obtain data. There are 13 mothers in the interview sample who are personal trainers. The sample for netnography includes 15 posts from various websites that relate in any way to our topic and 13 Instagram profiles of mothers who are personal trainers and have shared their experiences publicly. Data were coded in the MAXQDA 2020 software program. The frequency of physical activity was maintained in most trainers during pregnancy, while the intensity decreased. Immediately after giving birth, lighter forms of exercise were mentioned. They reported very differently about starting with some form of structured exercise. Many reported a decline in physical activity after giving birth, and that the purpose of exercise changed. In personal training during pregnancy, they mentioned the following challenges: rushing between different locations, busy work schedules, fatigue, pain and difficulty in showing certain exercises and leading high-intensity classes. Some had an extremely positive attitude towards their postpartum body, while others were burdened by the appearance. After maternity leave, they were bothered by the work schedule which is difficult to coordinate with family time.

06.11.2024