Erica Ziel Presents:
The Knocked-Up Fitness Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course + Certification!
What is The Knocked-Up Fitness Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course?
An 8-week completely online digital course comprised of 12 Sections (each explained in more detail below). Over 18 hours of video and audio educational instruction. You do NOT have to complete in 8 weeks, take more time if you need.
Earn:
18 Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) CEC's
1.9 NASM CEC's
15 AFAA CEC's
upon completion of the entire course + passing all 5 quizzes.
Covered over your 8 week Prenatal and 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.
Labor Overview
Gain a better understanding of what the female body goes through, how her pregnancy workouts could have an impact on labor, delivery and recovery.
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 + Certification
$499
8 week Online Course
Lifetime access of course to content
Private Facebook Group
5 Quizzes
Certification option*
CEC's Available from PMA, NASM, AFAA (or submit to your certification organization to receive CEC's)
Course Created by Erica Ziel
Learn from a leading Prenatal, Postnatal and Core Exercise Specialist! Creator of Knocked-Up Fitness and The Core Rehab Programs, Erica has been in the fitness industry for over 13 years, with a degree in Health and Human Performance, PMA and STOTT Pilates Certified, 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.
Erica has been featured in the following leading media sources!
Enjoy instant digital access to Sections 1, 2 and 3 (of 12)!
Self-paced 8-week Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course:
- 12 sections
- Completely digital streaming access
- 140 page Outline (PDF download)
- Workbook (PDF download)
- Instant access to sections 1,2 and 3
- 5 Quizzes (must pass to earn CEC's and Certifiation)
- Private Facebook Group
- Take more time as needed to complete
- Certification Option*
- CEC's available from PMA, NASM, AFAA! (you can also submit for your own cec's to your certification organization)
"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 opinión, this must be one of the best pre-post natal courses in the fitness/yoga industry. "
Carla Egurrola
Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor
"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
"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
8 week Schedule:
Week 1: Sections 1,2 and 3
Week 2 : Section 4
Week 3: Section 5
Week 4: Section 6 and 7
Week 5: Section 8 and 9
Week 6: Section 10
Week 7: Section 11
Week 8: Section 12
*Certification option - in order to obtain your certification you must pass each quiz (70% or higher) and submit proof of personal trainer, Pilates instructor, yoga instructor, or other approved foundation certifications. All certifications are subject to approval.
*To meet approval for listing on 'Find A Trainer Near You' you must meet qualifications for obtaining Certification (above). First 2 years included in course registration, additional yearly fee to remain on list or taking additional qualifying instructor courses.
FAQ
Q: Do I have to be a fitness instructor to take this course?
A: No, you do not need to be a fitness instructor to take this course. If you want access to the live group coaching calls (or the recorded ones) you will want to choose the VIP option.
Q: Do I have to complete the course in the 8 weeks?
A: No, you do not have to complete the course in the 8-weeks. While it is recommended (especially if you choose the VIP option) so you can stay on task and move through the course in a timely manner. You will have unlimited access for the lifetime of the course. You will also have access as any updates are made in the future.
Q: What if I'm not able to complete in the 8 weeks, will I continue to have access to the content online?
A: 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.
Q: Is there additional materials I will need to purchase?
A: 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:
- The Knocked-Up Fitness Guide to Pregnancy (the eBook is included and if you prefer the actual book that is additional).
- Anatomy and Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
These 3 books are additional recommended reading but not mandatory for this course:
- Exercising Through Pregnancy by Dr. James Clapp
- Fascia in Sport and Movement by Dr. Robert Schleip
- The Female Pelvis by Blandine Calais-Germain
Q: I'd like to take your Prenatal Pilates Equipment Course, do I need to take this one too?
A: 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.
Q: I'd really prefer to learn from you in-person, do you offer in-person courses.
A: 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.